George Sellar
Senator
· Republican
· District 12
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · R · LD 121997–98 · Senate · R · LD 121995–96 · Senate · R · LD 121993–94 · Senate · R · LD 121991–92 · Senate · R · LD 12
59
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
497
Bills co-sponsored
8,608
Recorded votes
19.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6353 1997–98 |
WSP officers disabilityDisability leave may be approved after a State Patrol officer has been unavailable for duty for 40 work hours. The number of work days that an officer has to be absent before being eligible to qualify for temporary disability... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6355 1997–98 |
Credit union share insuranceThe expiration of WCUSGA = s share/deposit guarantee is confirmed to be December 31, 1998, at the latest. The director is authorized to put a credit union into conservatorship or receivership if it fails to obtain federal... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5517 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6168 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is directed to adopt by rule a temporary worker building code, in conformance with the housing standards of WISHA, and other guidelines in the bill. It must be a separate code from the state version of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6223 1997–98 |
State tax board filingsThe postmark date is the date of filing for all notices of appeal. The board sends a copy of the notice of appeal to all named parties within 30 days. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5242 1997–98 |
Child personal floatatn deviOperators or persons permitting the operation of vessels under 19 feet in length must ensure that all passengers nine years of age and younger actually wear a United States Coast Guard approved PFD if the vessel is in motion.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6354 1997–98 |
Tobacco industry settlementsUnless otherwise directed by Congress, or in the case of a lawsuit, the ensuing settlement or judicial determination, any money recovered by the state in an action against the tobacco industry, exclusive of costs and fees, is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6375 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest & feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6451 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesThe 2 percent A basic @ tax restored by the football stadium bill is retained while the 4 percent uniform tax from SSB 5867 is reduced to 2 percent. A grandfather clause allows cities and counties to maintain the higher rates... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6635 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation planAssets in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) are placed in trust for participants and their beneficiaries. The voting members of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) are the trustees. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6192 1997–98 |
Investment board operationThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 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 6431 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentA vehicle may be impounded at the direction of law enforcement and pursuant to local ordinance or agency rule whenever the driver is arrested for violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of liquor or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 5, 1998 |
| SB 5244 1997–98 |
Disabled parking enforcementLaw enforcement agencies authorized to enforce parking laws may appoint volunteers to issue citations for illegally parking in a place reserved for the physically disabled. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, and must... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5303 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcA task force on tourism is created to study tourism promotion and related issues in Washington. The task force consists of nine members from the private sector, four members from the public sector, and three ex-officio members. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5480 1997–98 |
City/town transportatn fundsThree new local option taxes for transportation purposes are authorized. Voter approval is required to enact each of the three local option transportation taxes: 1.For incorporated cities and towns, the unused portion of the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 5699 1997–98 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 2000, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6276 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programInstead of depositing all the funds made available to the program as it is currently constituted, $12.5 million of the available funds are deposited in public depositaries at market interest rates. The depositary receiving... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | 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 6284 1997–98 |
School levy ballot titlesSchool districts that seek excess levies must use the words A excess levy @ or A levy in excess @ in ballot titles. Furthermore, school districts seeking excess levies for the maintenance and operation support of the district... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6430 1997–98 |
Boundry review brd/city incoThe requirement that a boundary review board, when reviewing a proposal for incorporation of a city with an estimated population of 7,500 or more, must remove territory located outside of an urban growth area is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
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