Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5007 2003–04 |
Agriculture/garden researchAll assets at the Washington State University's research and extension centers in Puyallup and Mount Vernon must be transferred to the Western Washington Center for Agriculture and Garden Research by June 30, 2003. The center... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5008 2003–04 |
Community swim facilityAppropriates the sum of ten million dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the state building construction account to the University of Washington as matching funds for the construction of a collegiate and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5009 2003–04 |
Periodontal insuranceDirects the office of the insurance commissioner to conduct a study to: (1) Determine the level of insurance coverage provided for a range of services known to be effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease; and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5010 2003–04 |
Branch campusesAuthorizes branch campuses to offer lower-division coursework. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5012 2003–04 |
Charter schoolsAuthorizes the operation of public charter schools managed by a board of directors of a nonprofit corporation and sponsored by a school district or an institution of higher education. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5013 2003–04 |
Minimum wage rateThe state minimum wage rate may not exceed 136.2 percent of the federal minimum wage rate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5019 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionDeclares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5020 2003–04 |
Agency purchase of landA state agency may not purchase privately-owned parcels of land in excess of five contiguous acres in any county where the public land base is 70 percent of the total area of the county, except when specifically directed to do... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5021 2003–04 |
Education employee benefitsFunds appropriated for the salaries and compensation of certificated school district employees must not be used for sick leave benefits, compensation, or health benefits during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5026 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockThe state is obligated to pay for damage to livestock caused by the state's wildlife. Livestock means horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, swine and ratite. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5029 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife infractionsWhen unlawful, the following are infractions rather than misdemeanors: taking of protected or unclassified fish or wildlife; trapping; posting; use of department lands or facilities; use of dogs; transport of aquatic plants;... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5030 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife violationsAuthorization to seize and seek forfeiture of property is limited to violations of statute. Fair market value is the specified method for determining the value of seized property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5031 2003–04 |
State patrol communicationsThe Washington State Patrol must provide both radio dispatch and communication services to any state agency with law enforcement authority when that agency requests these services under the Interlocal Cooperation Act. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5032 2003–04 |
Safety belt exemptionsOperators of commercial delivery vehicles making frequent stops, if the stops occur one city block at a time, are exempt from the seat belt use requirement. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5033 2003–04 |
Telephone solicitationThe Department of Licensing must provide for the establishment and operation of a do-not-call list of telephone numbers. The list is to be updated quarterly. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5036 2003–04 |
Privatizing liquor salesFinds that the present system of state control includes a markup amount at distribution that generates revenue for the state and local governments, and that this markup will be eliminated when liquor sales and distribution are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5037 2003–04 |
Child supprt/social securityRevises RCW 26.18.190 relating to the application of social security disability dependency benefits to child support obligations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5038 2003–04 |
Child custody/parenting planA court must now consider which parent is more likely to allow and encourage the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent, in addition to those factors already considered in providing for the child's... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5040 2003–04 |
Harbor linesThe Harbor Line Commission is given authority to revise harbor lines in all areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5041 2003–04 |
Dept of natural resourcesThe rent for qualifying marinas is set at the June 30, 2002 amount with annual increases at the Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton Consumer Price Index, but not to exceed 5 percent. To qualify for the new rate formula, marinas must have... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5043 2003–04 |
Public land statutesStatutes governing DNR management of state uplands are reorganized without substantive change. Nonsubstantive revisions eliminate outdated terms. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5045 2003–04 |
Emrgncy worker registrationIn order for individuals to be considered emergency workers, they must register with the state Office of Emergency Management and possess a valid state emergency worker registration card. The state Military Department must... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5046 2003–04 |
Election officials/crimesTwo new crimes are created. It is a class C felony for a county auditor to lie about the conduct of an election in the auditor's county. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |