Jeannette Wood
Senator
· Republican
· District 21
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 211995–96 · Senate · R · LD 211993–94 · House · R · LD 211991–92 · House · R · LD 21
109
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
965
Bills co-sponsored
6,821
Recorded votes
4.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6458 1997–98 |
Transportatn system construcLabor and services used for the improvement of state roads or regional transit authority high capacity transportation system are exempt from the state imposed sales and use taxes. Tangible personal property used in the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6465 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6477 1997–98 |
Fishing lic/low-income srs.Provides that the fee, for a resident sixty-five years of age or older who has an income that would qualify the person for a property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 is three dollars. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6362 1997–98 |
DOH administrative procedursThe sunset date is changed from 1998 to 1999. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6373 1997–98 |
End-of-life care centerThe Washington State End of Life Resource Center is established. The goals of the center are to improve medical education regarding death and dying, and to increase public understanding of advance directives and care options. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6384 1997–98 |
Physical therapists licensesStatutory authority is given to the board to impose limited licenses on physical therapists A where appropriate. @ Limitations include limits on scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6224 1997–98 |
Homestead exemption/seniorsRevises RCW 6.13.030 to increase the homestead exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age to one hundred thousand dollars. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 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 6234 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsA different organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is provided. The city legislative body may be designated as the governing body for the metropolitan park district when the creation of the park district is... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6265 1997–98 |
Opticians/eye refractionsCertified opticians who are authorized to dispense lenses may be authorized to perform refractions. The Department of Health establishes a dispensing optician committee to administer licensing exams and make recommendations on... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6273 1997–98 |
Surgical technologist registNo persons may practice or represent themselves as surgical technologists unless registered by the Department of Health. The department is given authority to adopt necessary rules, standards, and procedures, set fees, and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | 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 |
| SB 5106 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition prgThe Washington advanced college tuition payment program is established, providing for the sale of tuition units redeemable at a future date for an equal number of tuition units regardless of any intervening increase in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5192 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5194 1997–98 |
Rebuilt salvage vehiclesBeginning July 1, 1998, a rebuilt A total loss @ vehicle under six years of age or having a wholesale value of more than $7,500 must undergo a structural integrity inspection in order to receive a title or registration... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5197 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshipsThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund is established. The program is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and funds appropriated by the Legislature are administered by the State Treasurer = s office. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5198 1997–98 |
HEC board money transfersThe Higher Education Coordinating Board determines whether the funds appropriated to the State Work Study and the State Need Grant accounts can be spent within the individual program by the end of the fiscal period. If not,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5226 1997–98 |
Dental device taxationProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales of dental appliances, devices, restorations, and substitutes, or to sales of hearing instruments, nor to sales of repair service for the items exempted.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5256 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5263 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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