Irv Newhouse
Senator
· Republican
· District 15
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 151995–96 · Senate · R · LD 151993–94 · Senate · R · LD 151991–92 · Senate · R · LD 15
59
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
374
Bills co-sponsored
6,846
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6161 1997–98 |
Dairy nutrient managementThe current program is modified by adding options for registration by dairy farms, and establishing a prioritized inspection program. The legislation does not change existing state and federal water quality standards, the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6492 1997–98 |
Yakima co. superior courtEight judges of the superior court are authorized for the county of Yakima. The bill takes effect immediately, but the actual starting dates for the two new positions may be established by the Yakima County commissioners upon... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6699 1997–98 |
Job reference informationAn employer who discloses work-related information to a prospective employer is presumed to be acting in good faith and is immune from civil liability. The presumption of good faith may be rebutted only by clear and convincing... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6220 1997–98 |
Airline employe shift tradesThe state wage and hour law requiring one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for employees working longer than 40 hours in a week does not apply to airline company employees. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6728 1997–98 |
Hop commodity commissions/txThe B&O tax does not apply to a nonprofit organization with respect to amounts received from a hop commodity board or commission. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6731 1997–98 |
Airport property/tax exemptnThe property tax exemption for real and personal property belonging to municipal corporations in adjoining states which is used primarily for airport purposes is limited to airports of 500 acres or less. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6648 1997–98 |
Retail alcoholic bev businesAn additional exemption to the A tied house @ statute is provided to include a corporate entity with financial interests in retailing and wholesaling, manufacturing and importing liquor products, provided the corporate entity... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5468 1997–98 |
BeekeepingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commissioner of Public Lands must confer with the Apiary Advisory Committee for the purpose of exploring the location of additional pollinating bees on state managed lands. Each... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5208 1997–98 |
Environmental complaintsThe Department of Ecology and the air pollution control authorities are authorized to enter private and public property, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, to investigate possible releases of air... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5210 1997–98 |
Electric facilities/tax exmpSales and use taxes do not apply to sales of property for the construction or installation of air pollution control facilities at thermal electric generation facilities first placed in operation after December 31, 1969 and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5787 1997–98 |
County land deeded to DNRAny county with a population less than 16,000 is allowed to use income from forest board lands for reduction of indebtedness in the current expense fund. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5850 1997–98 |
Construction employmentThe immunity from suit provided to design professionals under current law is eliminated. Injured workers or their beneficiaries may not seek third-party damages against general or prime contractors, subcontractors, or their... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5877 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner may assign all or a portion of the remainder of his or her prize to a third party. The provision prohibiting the implementation of the assignment law until a ruling is provided by the IRS regarding the... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6132 1997–98 |
Sellers of travelRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6277 1997–98 |
Bus drivers' compensationBus drivers are not subject to the state's wage and hour laws if they are exempt from federal overtime provisions, their pay is more than 1 2 times the state = s minimum wage, and they are covered by a collective bargaining... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5421 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureGambling devices are specifically included in the provision of current law which allows owners of seized gambling related assets the opportunity to appeal the seizure and forfeiture of such assets. Language is added which... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5799 1997–98 |
Plant pest control fundsFunds from Horticultural Inspection District 2 may be transferred to the plant pest account. The transferred monies are used solely for Rhagoletis pomonella control activities in the district. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6693 1997–98 |
Livestock/poultry feed taxDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of feed to persons for use as food for livestock and poultry. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6402 1997–98 |
Gambling fund-raising eventsRevises RCW 9.46.0233 to ease restrictions on gambling fund-raisers. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6230 1997–98 |
Dept. of cultural resourcesMost of the existing heritage and arts functions of state government are reorganized into one new department. A 17-person Commission of Cultural Resources is created and is required to develop a strategic plan to achieve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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