Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1838 2003–04 |
Telephonic reading serviceRequires the Department of Services for the Blind to provide access to a telephonic reading service for blind and disabled persons. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1839 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingRevises provisions relating to transportation funding. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1842 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide ‟fraud alert network” to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1850 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careProvides that, in an action for damages for injury or death occurring as a result of the provision of health care, the amount of noneconomic damages awarded to the claimant shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars. Does... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1851 2003–04 |
Medical malpractice insrncRequires that the Department of Health create procedures and protocols for the formal approval of medical error reduction programs that meet specified criteria. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1856 2003–04 |
Dental quality assurance comIncreases the size of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission from 14 to 16 and requires that two members be dental hygienists. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1857 2003–04 |
Dentistry delegationAllows people who meet minimum training standards and work under the supervision of a dentist to place, carve, contour, and adjust restorations as well as take impressions of the teeth or jaws. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1859 2003–04 |
Actions for hlth care injuryRevises provisions relating to joint and several liability for damages in actions under chapter 7.70 RCW. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1861 2003–04 |
Web-based clearinghouseDirects the Washington Digital Learning Commons to establish a web-based clearinghouse for on-line learning programs and resources available anywhere in the state. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1864 2003–04 |
Ferry fundingDirects the department to implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system that must be used to manufacture all license plates issued under chapter 46.16 RCW. This system must be in place and operational by July 1,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1866 2003–04 |
Nutrition in public schoolsThe Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations regarding nutrition for local school boards to use in determining food policies. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1868 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1870 2003–04 |
State employee health careEstablishes a new health insurance option for individuals eligible to receive coverage through the Public Employees Benefit Board. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1871 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises procedures relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1873 2003–04 |
Sober living facilitiesDeclares that the state of Washington has a compelling interest in regulating sober living homes in the state to ensure the homes comply with all state and local laws governing building, fire, safety, health code as well as... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1874 2003–04 |
Bicycle helmetsProvides that no person under sixteen years old may operate or ride upon a bicycle, nonmotorized scooter, or skateboard, nor wear in-line skates or roller skates on a highway, bicycle path, or a sidewalk, unless he or she is... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1875 2003–04 |
Washington progress boardThe Washington Progress Board is created to: | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1876 2003–04 |
Water quality leaching testMandates that the Department of Ecology (DOE) require the use of the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) to determine the chemical suitability of potential fill material in all water quality certifications when... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1877 2003–04 |
Agency rulesAgencies are not required to follow the procedures for adopting rules when a proposed rule will set or adjust fees or rates to "match fees or rates that are explicitly set in statute." | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1880 2003–04 |
Economic developmentAllows counties, with the approval of a majority of the voters, to impose a 0.1 percent local sales and use tax to fund economic development and public improvements. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1881 2003–04 |
Persistent offendersRemoves second degree robbery and certain elements of second degree assault from the list of most serious offenses under the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1883 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides that in lieu of requiring the installation of permanent local facilities not planned for construction by the district, a district may permit connection to the water and/or sewer systems through temporary facilities... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1884 2003–04 |
Architectural feesAllows state agencies and local governments to consider fees in the determination of architectural and engineering services. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1885 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailProhibits certain practices by senders of unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1886 2003–04 |
Commercial fishing licensesRequires the DFW to consider a Dungeness crab license that is transferred to, purchased by, or otherwise held by the federal government as a renewed license and one of the allowed 175 coastal crab fishing licenses. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |