Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
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148
Bills as prime sponsor
48
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6379 1997–98 |
Laundry service/sales tx exmSales of laundry service by any person to nonprofit health care facilities is not a retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax, and the B&O tax classification... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6461 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6118 1997–98 |
Ethics in publc servce/giftsScholarships from public, as well as private, institutions are exempt from the definition of "gift," and can be accepted. The value of gifts to guests is included in the aggregate value of gifts attributed to an officer or employee. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6171 1997–98 |
Public works projects fundngAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 71 public works project loans totaling $124,465,982 are authorized for the 1998 loan cycle. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5271 1997–98 |
Legislator guest editorialsIf invited by a newspaper, an elected official may prepare and send a guest editorial dealing with a subject included in a ballot proposition over which subject the official has jurisdiction or authority. The official may... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5298 1997–98 |
Genetic informatn/discrimntnA health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5387 1997–98 |
Trust land transfer programLegislative intent is established to provide clear guidelines for the Trust Land Transfer Program. The program provides revenue for the construction of public schools and other public institutions and that income comes... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5748 1997–98 |
Manufacturing tax exemptionA 10 percent penalty is established for failure to provide the appropriate documentation when an exempt purchase is made. The penalty is in lieu of holding the purchaser liable for the entire amount of the exemption. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5894 1997–98 |
Correctnl personnel trainingThe Board on Correctional Training Standards and Education is established to monitor and evaluate training and education programs for correctional personnel. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6116 1997–98 |
Puget Sound council membrshpThe membership of the Puget Sound Council is increased from nine members to eleven members. One member is selected from each of the two largest Senate caucuses by the President of the Senate, and one member from each of the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6218 1997–98 |
Public defense office sunsetThe current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2008. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6321 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6342 1997–98 |
Salmon eggs saleBecause of the depleted nature in salmon and steelhead trout stocks and the 1997 listing under the federal Endangered Species Act of upriver Columbia steelhead trout, the department must utilize all salmon and steelhead trout... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6444 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansHabitat conservation plans and similar agreements under the federal Endangered Species Act may benefit all Washington by providing measures for protection and recovery of federally listed species. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5272 1997–98 |
Legislative ethics boardCitizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board may engage in lobbying activities which are exempt from statutory registration requirements. Citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board are prohibited from holding or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5623 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe home tuition program, allowing both undergraduate and graduate students at Washington State institutions of higher education to participate in exchanges with out-of-state higher education institutions, is created. Home... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6070 1997–98 |
Disaster response accountThe disaster response account is created as an appropriated account in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |
| SB 5493 1997–98 |
Cranial hair insurance covrgThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's function status. All health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for cranial hair protheses... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6447 1997–98 |
Higher ed constructn/tax exmAn exemption from the state sales tax for 50 percent of the cost of construction is provided on public higher education projects. Federal contractors are provided the option to claim the same exemption. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
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