Val Stevens
Senator
· Republican
· District 39
· most recent term 2011–12
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270
Bills as prime sponsor
38
of those became law
1,465
Bills co-sponsored
16,304
Recorded votes
3.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | 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 6410 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept reorgnzAuthority is granted to the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to begin a good-faith reorganization of the department. The reorganization is authorized to achieve the goals of enhancement of threatened or... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6432 1997–98 |
Constitutn & Declar of IndepKindergarten through grade 12 students must study the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at least one school day per year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6433 1997–98 |
Sexual predator registrationThe current registration and notification statutes are amended. An official of the court or agency with jurisdiction over an offender subject to registration requirements must register the offender prior to release from custody. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6487 1997–98 |
State school directors' assnMembership in the Washington State School Directors' Association is made voluntary. Membership is authorized by a majority vote of a school board of directors. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6496 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information must be disclosed upon written request. The Department of Health must provide a copy of the adopted person's original birth certificate, when requested, to an adopted person 18 years of age or older. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6530 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6542 1997–98 |
Family policy councilThe council's membership is expanded to include two legislators from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each of the 23 network members must sign an affidavit, or a declaration under penalty of perjury,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6559 1997–98 |
Mental disorder evaluationWhen a person is held in an evaluation and treatment facility for a mental health examination, the examination must be completed within 72 hours. At the end of the 72-hour time limit, the professional person conducting the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6580 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionMembers of the Commission on Judicial Conduct are required to obtain 15 hours of judicial education beginning January 1, 2000. In addition, new members of the commission must attend an orientation program. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6611 1997–98 |
Body piercingIt is a misdemeanor to engage in body piercing on any minor under the age of 18 unless the minor = s parent or guardian has provided written consent, proof of identification and is present at the time of piercing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6672 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenPersons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6677 1997–98 |
Boarding homes/taxNonprofit boarding homes are exempt from B&O tax. This includes all services rendered, including personal, medical, room and board. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6702 1997–98 |
Substnc abuse/mental disordrThe Department of Social and Health Services must submit a plan which proposed to increase the money spent on treatment and housing for persons who have a dual diagnosis. The plan must include incentives for programs that... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5071 1997–98 |
School district territoryThe automatic transfer of annexed property of a one-site school district to an annexing city or town is changed. If a city or town annexes property in a one-site school district and the annexed property contains a school... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5281 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsThe purpose is to protect all agricultural, natural and human resources from economic loss and adverse effects due to noxious weeds for both land and aquatic areas. The Director of the Department of Agriculture is required to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5592 1997–98 |
Abstinence educationThe purpose of the act is to promote abstinence from sexual activity with a focus on those groups most likely to bear children out of wedlock, including those who are likely to impregnate women who bear children out of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5883 1997–98 |
Managed health care informtnCurrent law regarding disclosure of information by health carriers and the HCA is expanded. The requirement that the information be released only upon request is removed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6568 1997–98 |
School revenue distributionThe local revenue deduction is eliminated. The distribution of federal timber revenues to school districts is changed, requiring the revenues to be distributed in the district where they are generated. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6610 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentencingOffenders who have a prior conviction for any sex or violent offense in any state are not eligible for SSOSA. If the sentence is more than 48 months of total confinement, the offender is not eligible for SSOSA. If either of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6703 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities endowmentThe Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund is created. The endowment is to be funded through periodic state appropriations, which will be used to match contributions from families or other private donors. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
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