Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5439 2003–04 |
Nonresident athlete taxProvides that a tax equal to one percent of the income determined under this act is imposed on an individual who is a nonresident of Washington and who is an athlete or entertainer. Provides that revenue collected under this... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5440 2003–04 |
Poet laureateProvides that the poet laureate shall engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including but not limited to a minimum of twenty readings, workshops, lectures, and/or presentations for Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5441 2003–04 |
Int & referendum paper sizeThe size of paper for petitions is changed to not less than 8-1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long. The Secretary of State must adopt rules establishing readability standards including, but not limited to, the minimum font size for text. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5442 2003–04 |
MethamphetamineThe maximum period of incarceration for Manufacture of Methamphetamine is increased from ten years to 20 years. Because Manufacture of Methamphetamine is made a class A felony, it is a "most serious offense" counting as a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5443 2003–04 |
Absentee ballotsThe location of the signature line that election officials use to verify an absentee voter's qualifications is moved from its current location on the outer mailing envelope to the inner security envelope. The voter's signature... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5444 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingDeclares that "instant runoff voting" means a system of voting whereby voters may rank three or more candidates for the same office in order of preference, so that voters may indicate a first choice, a second choice, and so on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5445 2003–04 |
Neurodevelopmental therapyProvides for coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5446 2003–04 |
Household goods carriersFinds that: (1) The business of operating as a household goods carrier for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest; and (2) The unlawful advertisement, use... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5449 2003–04 |
Fiscal reformDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5453 2003–04 |
Wood stovesThe residential real property seller's disclosure statement form is amended to include questions about uncertified wood stoves or fireplace inserts. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5454 2003–04 |
PERS plan 1 rehireThe number of hours that a retired member of PERS 1 may work for an eligible employer after one month of separation without receiving pension benefit reductions is decreased from 1,500 to 867. PERS 1 retirees who remain... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5456 2003–04 |
Financial literacyDirects the state board of education to develop or adopt, and make available to schools, one or more model programs for youth financial education. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5458 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed conversionProvides that a licensed nursing home with an attached licensed boarding home may convert the licensed boarding home beds to licensed nursing home beds provided the number of licensed nursing home beds does not increase. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5459 2003–04 |
Vehicle manufacturer/dealerWhen a manufacturer is permitted to temporarily own a dealership as part of the transition, under a bona fide business relationship, to a new independent purchaser, the purchaser is no longer required to have made the required... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5460 2003–04 |
Special parking privilegesAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are authorized to determine whether a patient qualifies for special parking privileges. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5461 2003–04 |
Mental health client infoLicensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers are prohibited from disclosing either the acknowledgment of the disclosure statement or any information acquired from the client that was... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5466 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchThe policy of Washington State is declared to permit research involving the use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells upon full consideration of the ethical and medical... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5467 2003–04 |
Alternative vehiclesProvides sales and use tax incentives for alternative vehicles, fuel, and equipment. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5468 2003–04 |
Low-emissions vehiclesAuthorizes the department to open these lanes to use by single-occupant inherently low-emission vehicles at times or locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute to congestion or impede the flow of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5469 2003–04 |
Clean alt fuel vehiclesProvides incentives to use clean alternative fuel vehicles. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5470 2003–04 |
Investigation of terrorismAuthorizes the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney to request that a superior court issue an order providing a law enforcement agency, responsible for investigating potential acts of terrorism, with authority to... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5471 2003–04 |
Criminal case appealsRevises rules for appeal by the state and local governments in criminal cases. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5472 2003–04 |
Shoreline property tx exmptnProperty is exempt from state property taxes if the property's value has been reduced by at least 25 percent after November 20, 2002, as a result of shoreline master program regulation. This property tax exemption continues... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5476 2003–04 |
Higher edu tuition exemptionThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions are required to give tuition waivers to spouses and children of killed or disabled law enforcement officers and firefighters. Eligible children must begin... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |