Ann Anderson
Senator
· Republican
· District 42
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 421995–96 · Senate · R · LD 421993–94 · Senate · R · LD 421991–92 · Senate · R · LD 42
98
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
498
Bills co-sponsored
6,846
Recorded votes
6.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5948 1997–98 |
Mass transit system operatnRequires mass transportation systems to effectively separate the administration of the transportation functions of the agency from actual operation of those functions. The metropolitan municipal corporation shall focus on the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5979 1997–98 |
Steelhead management plansRequires open public meetings on steelhead trout management plans. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6034 1997–98 |
Unemployment compensationThe unemployment insurance system is modified in three ways. Weekly Benefit Formula : Beginning with weeks of unemployment in January 1998, the formula is changed for determining weekly benefit amounts for claimants. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6036 1997–98 |
On-the-job trainingThe Jobs for the Future Program is established to provide undertrained, underemployed, and unemployed persons with on-the-job training opportunities. An on-the-job training council is established by the State Board for... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6055 1997–98 |
Public funding of abortionDeclares that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5668 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is instructed to adopt a Temporary Worker Building Code by administrative rule. Guidelines for adopting the code are the same guidelines that were given to the Building Code Council to develop the code. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5781 1997–98 |
City assumptn/water-sewer syA city shall not assume jurisdiction over a water or sewer district unless the voters of the district vote for the assumption. The district must be contiguous to the city. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5783 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5676 1997–98 |
Real estate appraisersThe definition of brokers price opinion is changed by removing the requirement that a brokers price opinion serve as a listing, sale, purchase, or rental purpose. The requirement of limiting issuance of a brokers price opinion... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5915 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5938 1997–98 |
SentencingManslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A serious violent offenses. @ The seriousness level is raised from Level IX to Level XI which means the presumptive sentence ranges are increased. For example, a first... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5571 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt/workers comp formEmployers are to report industrial insurance premiums and unemployment insurance contributions on a unified form beginning with reports due in calendar year 1998. The unified report is to be a multiple part form mailed to a... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5965 1997–98 |
Workers' comp agency ratingsThe requirement that moneys in the industrial insurance refund account be spent only after appropriation is eliminated. Agency requests for expenditure of the funds in the account must be filed with the State Treasurer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5559 1997–98 |
Coin-op car washes/taxationA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5721 1997–98 |
Bare-boat charters/tax exmptA sales and use tax exemption is provided for the purchase of vessels for use as bare boat charters. A bare boat charter business is one where the vessel is rented primarily to persons other than the owner. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5354 1997–98 |
Capitol committee membersThe Secretary of State is added as a member of the State Capitol Committee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5768 1997–98 |
Supported employment progrmsThe Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Personnel, and the Office of Financial Management must work together to identify appropriate state agencies that have positions and funding conducive to implementing... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
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