Alex Deccio
Senator
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 2005–06
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166
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
987
Bills co-sponsored
11,854
Recorded votes
14.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6518 1997–98 |
First degree rapeWhen the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated because of the actions of the perpetrator, it is rape in the first degree. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6550 1997–98 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsPersons practicing chemical dependency counseling can identify themselves as certified chemical dependency professionals if they meet certain certification requirements. Chemical dependency counseling means employing the core... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6751 1997–98 |
Develpmntlly disabld optionsThe Legislature affirms the commitment to secure for all persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose where they live. This choice should include both community services and residential habilitation centers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, 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 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6329 1997–98 |
Health care info disclosureCounty coroners and medical examiners are specifically allowed to receive health care information from health care providers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6418 1997–98 |
Child support enforcementA seven-day time period for remittance of withheld earnings is specified. Parents provide certain information to the state child support case registry, and addresses of recipients are protected, under certain circumstances. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 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 5634 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis educationWithin available resources, the Department of Health may establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | 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 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 6549 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5776 1997–98 |
Public disclosureThe definition of "election cycle" is changed to a period based on the calendar year. The definition of "general election" is changed to the election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 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 5006 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng/supervAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1997, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5232 1997–98 |
Adv resitered nurse practnrsAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are given expanded prescriptive authority to include schedule II through IV drugs of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 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 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5447 1997–98 |
Hospital licensing/info discInformation received by the Department of Health related to a hospital's license and complaint investigations is subject to disclosure no sooner than three days following the hospital = s receipt of the department = s... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | 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 5791 1997–98 |
Restricted liquor zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement problems and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 |
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