Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5298 2003–04 |
Small forest landownersThe Legislature recognizes that the road maintenance and abandonment requirements may be excessive for small forest landowners. Grazing is defined to clarify that grazing can occur in forest areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5300 2003–04 |
Public works assistance acctAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 27 additional public works project loans totaling $71.7 million are authorized for the 2003 loan cycle under the appropriation provided for the 2003-05 biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5301 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5303 2003–04 |
State university researchWording of the statute is corrected. Financial contracts for research facilities or equipment contemplated by either the University of Washington or Washington State University do not require prior approval of the State... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5306 2003–04 |
Out-of-state political commWashington political committees are no longer required to forfeit contributions from federal or out-of-state political committees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5309 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsAll existing requirements and procedures remain intact, but all appointments to the boards by the Governor, including for unexpired term vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5311 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityFinds that: (1) Public confidence in government is essential and programs to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public functions must be enhanced in order to restore public trust; (2) Washington... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5312 2003–04 |
Quality management programEach state agency, within available funds, is instructed to develop and implement a quality management program to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5313 2003–04 |
Health care recovery actNumerous legislative findings are made regarding the health care crisis in this state and its causes, including the lack of effective public policy governing the purpose of the health care system. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5315 2003–04 |
Ballistics imagingDeclares that, for the purposes of this act, "ballistics image" means the unique characteristics that each firearm imprints on projectiles and spent cartridge casings. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5316 2003–04 |
Gun show salesEstablishes provisions to regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5317 2003–04 |
Safe storage of firearmsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5318 2003–04 |
Technology help desk serviceExtends a tax credit for persons engaged in a rural county in the business of providing information technology help desk services to third parties to December 31, 2008. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5320 2003–04 |
Water trail recreation prgrmThe annual water trail permit, the water trail program account, and the water trail advisory committee are eliminated. Any unspent funds in the water trail program account are transferred to the parks renewal and stewardship... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5322 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5323 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5324 2003–04 |
Organ donation leaveProvides that all executive agencies shall allow employees to take paid leave, not to exceed five days in a two-year period, as needed to participate in life-giving procedures. Such leave shall not be charged against sick... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5328 2003–04 |
Veterans license platesEstablishes special license plates for military veterans. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5329 2003–04 |
United we stand license pltProvides for "United We Stand" license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5330 2003–04 |
License plate replacementAmends RCW 46.16.233 to delete a fixed schedule of license plate replacement. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5331 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsOverview . Municipalities and public water systems are authorized to keep the needed portion of their existing water rights--protected from relinquishment through nonuse--and to use them throughout their authorized service... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5332 2003–04 |
Watershed planningChapter 90.82 RCW is amended to create a structure for local oversight, to be performed by the planning unit or an alternative group. A detailed watershed implementation plan with specific agreements, funding sources and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5333 2003–04 |
Trust water rights programsTwo trust water rights programs--one applying to the Yakima River Basin and one for the rest of the state--are consolidated. Procedures for placing water rights in the consolidated trust water rights program, and for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |