Bob McCaslin
Senator
· Republican
· District 4
· most recent term 2009–10
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302
Bills as prime sponsor
50
of those became law
1,272
Bills co-sponsored
16,675
Recorded votes
17.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5852 1997–98 |
Support order modificationAuthorizes the court to require payment of attorneys' fees and may dismiss the petition without prejudice if a party fails to provide information required under this section. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5854 1997–98 |
Fire protection chargesDeclares that the intent of this act is to provide fire protection districts with the authority to seek voter approval by supermajority vote of a permanent fire protection district charge, subject to termination by the board... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5870 1997–98 |
PERS plan I death benefitProvides that only a member who is a commissioned officer employed by an employer that is also a general authority law enforcement agency as defined under RCW 41.26.030(32) is eligible for the death benefit under this act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5876 1997–98 |
Veterans' tuition increasesThe expiration dates are eliminated. The governing boards of the state's public higher education institutions must exempt Vietnam veterans from tuition increases. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5879 1997–98 |
Sports stadium expendituresKing County may not issue bonds to acquire and operate a baseball stadium, if those bonds are retired with special stadium taxes, unless the issuance of the bonds is approved by a majority of the voters of the county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5910 1997–98 |
Constructn statute of reposeClarifies that the construction statute of repose's beneficiaries specifically include persons that must be registered under RCW 18.27.020 or licensed under RCW 19.28.120. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5916 1997–98 |
Superior court judges assn.Superior court judges are not subject to any mandatory dues or assessments as a condition of membership in the Superior Court Judges Association. The Office of the Administrator for the Courts is directed to provide all... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5917 1997–98 |
Deadly force against intrudrProvides that an occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of this act is immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5942 1997–98 |
Juvenile codeAdult Criminal History : An adult = s criminal history includes all prior juvenile adjudications, regardless of the age of the juvenile at the time of the offense. Prior juvenile adjudications entered or sentenced on the same... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6021 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyDeclares that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6124 1997–98 |
Court of appeals budgetIt is clarified that the Court of Appeals is part of the judicial branch of government and as such, its budget requests are not subject to prior review by OFM. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5781 1997–98 |
City assumptn/water-sewer syA city shall not assume jurisdiction over a water or sewer district unless the voters of the district vote for the assumption. The district must be contiguous to the city. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5105 1997–98 |
State rules federal requirmnThe authority of a significant legislative rule-making agency to determine that it is necessary for a rule to differ from federal law is removed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5671 1997–98 |
Agency issuancesAgency issuances are defined to include rules and any other written document that is of general applicability and available to the public. Issuances ad advisory only, unless they are adopted as rules under the APA or exempt... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 6094 1997–98 |
Growth managementRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5831 1997–98 |
Venue of actions/countiesActions are commenced only in the county being sued, or in the county where the defendant resides. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5127 1997–98 |
Trauma care servicesA funding source for the state = s trauma care system is established through the collection of fees by car dealers and others at the time of motor vehicle registration or title transfer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 331, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5749 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerA "medical gas piping installer" endorsement to a journeyman plumber = s certificate of competency is established. Beginning, July 1, 1998, no individual may install or offer to install medical gas piping without holding a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5230 1997–98 |
Current use taxationBack taxes do not have to be paid for forest land that is removed from classification or designation if official action disallows the present use of the land. In King County, an exception to the payment of back taxes is... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5460 1997–98 |
Public funds/political activNo association, organization, or entity that derives more than 25 percent of its income from dues, assessments, or membership fees paid with public funds may provide any financing support or use of its facilities for or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5803 1997–98 |
Rules/electronic distributnAgencies may ask persons entitled to receive agency notices whether they would like to receive them electronically. If a person requests electronic distribution, distribution by electronic mail or fax may substitute for mailed copies. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5151 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe civil jurisdiction of district courts is $35,000, except for actions upon bonds. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
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