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 6244 1997–98 |
Offender educational servcesSchool districts containing a correctional facility operated by DOC are not required to educate inmates under the age of 18 within the facility. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6193 1997–98 |
Petition for divorceA marriage is irretrievable broken when reasonable grounds exist. "Reasonable grounds" include: (1) infection with a sexually transmitted disease not known by the spouse at the time of marriage; (2) abandonment for one or more... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 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 5134 1997–98 |
Sex offender communty custdyThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is authorized to sanction sex offenders who violate community custody conditions to either state or local correctional facilities, regardless of when the violation occurred. DOC is... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5145 1997–98 |
Child abuse/death recordsChild fatality records are made available to legislative committees when the death occurs as a result of child abuse or neglect. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5166 1997–98 |
Minor health care/consentRepeals RCW 70.24.110 and 70.96A.095. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5167 1997–98 |
Homosexualty/school presentnThe Legislature finds that the principles of morality and truth, as well as instruction to avoid profanity and falsehood, are prerequisites to a sound education and the maintenance of a virtuous and ethical society. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5168 1997–98 |
Minor driver traffic violatnWritten notice of the filing of a traffic infraction must be mailed within three business days to the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the traffic infraction if it was operated by a minor and the minor committed the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5170 1997–98 |
False accusation/child abuseCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect in the context of completing a parenting plan or child custody agreement. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5180 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsAgency contracts for personal services must specify that the state owns all of the data generated under a personal service contract and that the state must take possession or have reasonable access to this data. The Office of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5235 1997–98 |
Driver's license renewalIn counties where no Department of Licensing field offices are located, the director may authorize county auditors to renew driver's licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5236 1997–98 |
Council of presidentsProvides that, on or before June 30, 1997, the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College shall dissolve the organization known as the council of presidents. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5240 1997–98 |
Rules/governor's approvalFor agencies the heads of which are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, the Governor = s signature is required on the rule after the proposed nonemergency rule has undergone the public hearing process,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5246 1997–98 |
Public resources useIf any state or municipal officer or employee or his or her supervisor uses, or acquiesces to the use of, public facilities or resources, including the Internet or other electronic and telecommunications services, for the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5247 1997–98 |
Vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left, an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 5328 1997–98 |
Dock contruction exemptionsConstruction of a dock or community dock for a fair market value which does not exceed $20,000 is exempt from substantial development permit requirements. In addition, maintenance of an existing dock at up to $10,000 per... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5329 1997–98 |
Forest development accountRequires the board of natural resources to determine the amount of funds necessary to achieve the purposes of the forest development account and provide by rule for the deduction of this amount by fee from the gross proceeds... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5333 1997–98 |
Discrimnatn against studentsCurrent laws are modified for students and graduates of a home-based, parochial or private school. Benefits, access or opportunities afforded to public school students who obtain a certificate of mastery cannot be denied to a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5349 1997–98 |
High school graduatn requirmDirects the state board of education to provide by rule for high school credit equivalencies for physical education and elective requirements for educational experiences selected by parents and students consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5373 1997–98 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred contiguous acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5374 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source pollutionDirection for allocation of the water quality account is provided for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2007. Each biennium, $4 million must be appropriated from the water quality account to the State Conservation... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5428 1997–98 |
Juvenile dispositionsRevises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW relating to juvenile dispositions. Repeals RCW 13.40.0354 and 13.40.125. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5433 1997–98 |
Flood damage reductionEach county, city or town adopting or amending a comprehensive plan or development regulations must ensure that they are both consistent and coordinated with any plan to reduce flood hazards. Additionally, local governments... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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