Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5607 2003–04 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that, during any extended benefit period as defined in RCW 50.22.010, the department may: (1) Suspend the job search monitoring program under RCW 50.20.240(1); and (2) Shift funding and staff from job search... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5608 2003–04 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that, in addition to the amount payable weekly under RCW 50.20.120, an individual shall be paid a dependent allowance of twenty-five dollars weekly for: (1) Each child who is a dependent of the individual for federal... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5609 2003–04 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an otherwise eligible individual may not be denied benefits for any week because the individual is available for, seeks, applies for, or accepts only work of at least fifteen hours per week by reason of the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5610 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationDeclares that it is also a purpose of RCW 51.32.095 to reduce the injured worker's suffering and economic loss by providing services that are intended to assist the worker to become employable at monthly wages that are at... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5611 2003–04 |
Hearing loss benefitsProvides that, for occupationally related noise-induced hearing loss claims filed on or after the effective date of this act, and such claims existing on the effective date of this act if no final adjudication of the rate of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5612 2003–04 |
Pathological gamblingTransfers from revenues derived from the shared game lottery for the treatment of pathological gambling are made annually, beginning with fiscal year 2004. The amount of transfer is set at $250,000 per year. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5613 2003–04 |
Compulsive gambling infoThe current signage and hotline programs are declared to be a minimum response to problem gambling. The three commissions that regulate and promote gambling within Washington are authorized to contract with "other qualified... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5615 2003–04 |
Abortions provided to minorsDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5617 2003–04 |
Forensic competency examsProvides that, whenever there is reason to doubt the competency of a defendant, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party shall request the secretary to designate a qualified expert or professional person to... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5618 2003–04 |
DSHS reportsDSHS is relieved of the duty to file an annual report regarding the following: debt forgiveness by the department; birth control services, information, and counseling; disparity in disposition for juvenile offenders; and the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5619 2003–04 |
Public assistance reportsThe requirement that recipients notify the department within 20 days is removed. The department is permitted to establish reporting requirements regarding countable income consistent with federal law and regulations governing... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5620 2003–04 |
Agricultural plantsThe annual assessment for fruit tree planting stocks certification program may be increased in excess of the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5621 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationAdopts standards under industrial insurance for rating pain-related impairments. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5622 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical examRevises provisions concerning industrial insurance medical examinations. Repeals RCW 51.32.114. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5623 2003–04 |
Commercial aviation facilityProvides that, in addition to any other powers, duties, and functions as provided under chapter 47.68 RCW, the aviation division of the department shall plan and site new commercial aviation facilities in Washington state. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5624 2003–04 |
District court judgesIn counties with a population of less than 25,000, the annual salary of each full-time and part-time judge is determined by the county legislative authority. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5625 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingProvides that, in addition to the classes of employees listed in RCW 41.56.030(7), the provisions of RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.490 are also applicable to operating and maintenance employees of an agency that, on the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5626 2003–04 |
Electrical boardExpands membership of the electrical board by appointment of one outside line worker. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5629 2003–04 |
Employer's indebtednessThe maximum amount of unpaid wages or salary payable to a surviving spouse is increased from $2,500 to $10,000, where the employer is the state. By administrative policy, the Office of Financial Management may adjust the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5630 2003–04 |
Social & health servicesDSHS must consider proposals for a five-year pilot project. The proposals are for the design of a new infrastructure for supporting and managing social and health services at a local level. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5633 2003–04 |
Parenting plansA presumption is created that a child's residential schedule shall include at least one-third of a year with each of the parents, subject to the existing restrictions itemized under RCW 26.09.191. As long as there are no other... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5634 2003–04 |
Prescription drug marketingBeginning January 1, 2005, every pharmaceutical manufacturing company must annually disclose to the State Board of Pharmacy the value, nature and purpose of any gift, fee or payment made to any: (1) person or entity authorized... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5635 2003–04 |
Death penaltyProvides that, until July 1, 2005, the sentence of death for anyone sentenced under RCW 10.95.030(2) shall be stayed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5636 2003–04 |
Victims of family violenceThe Department of Social and Health Services must exempt recipients from the 60-month cumulative time limit on services if they are victims of family violence. Family violence is added to the list of "good cause" reasons not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5637 2003–04 |
Ballot measure review commProvides that, after a proposed initiative measure to the people or a proposed initiative measure to the legislature is filed with the secretary of state, but not less than one hundred twenty days before the election at which... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |