Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5848 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentClaims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5849 2003–04 |
Financial management officeStatutes that place various responsibilities on OFM are amended. The amendments eliminate certain oversight and reporting responsibilities of OFM, correct statutory references, and modernize and clarify language. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5853 2003–04 |
Use taxUse tax exemptions are provided for installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, imprinting, or improving the following types of property: interstate transportation equipment manufacturing machinery and equipment purchases by... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5854 2003–04 |
Power wheelchairsA "power wheelchair" is defined as a self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling no faster than 15 miles per hour, usable indoors, and used by individuals with mobility impairments. A power wheelchair does not meet the legal... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5855 2003–04 |
State building codeThe State Building Code is revised to replace the model codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) with the model codes and standards published by the International Code Council... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5856 2003–04 |
Adult family homesProvides for regulatory reform for adult family homes. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5857 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesSmall local exchange companies are exempt from certain regulatory provisions, access charges excepted. Current complaint procedures are modified for small LECs, and new procedures are established for notifying customers of... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5858 2003–04 |
Recovery of court costsParties that prevail, or substantially prevail, in any action, except actions concerning domestic relations law, are entitled to collect costs and disbursements from the losing party or parties. Costs payable to the prevailing... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5860 2003–04 |
Special purpose districtsProvides that the municipal research council shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract for at least one FTE shall be made with a state agency, educational institution,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5862 2003–04 |
Board of educationThe size of the SBE is increased to 18 members. Two nonpartisan representatives from each of the congressional districts are elected by the voters within the congressional district at a general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5863 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing feesProvides that an additional fee of one hundred dollars shall be paid and collected upon car tab renewal on each passenger car that exceeds six thousand pounds unladen gross vehicle weight if the passenger car is also subject... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5864 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsNot only high school graduates, but GED holders 21 years of age or younger may qualify for the Promise Scholarship by equaling or exceeding a cumulative Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 on the first attempt, or equaling... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5866 2003–04 |
Utility service paymentDeclares that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5867 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationThe July 1, 2003, expiration date for the retail sales tax exemption and special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is removed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5871 2003–04 |
Electronic & web-based bidsThe state is explicitly authorized to use electronic and web-based bid procedures when it purchases and sells goods. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5872 2003–04 |
Commercial fishingPersons selling food fish and shellfish at retail must maintain sufficient records for the Department of Fish and Wildlife to be able to ascertain the origin of the fish. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5873 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledThe department is directed to assess the cost of developing a consolidated and uniform information system and report back to the Legislature the estimated cost. Within available funds, the department must develop a... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5875 2003–04 |
Dept of agriculture feesFee increases by the Department of Agriculture used to fund fee-for-service inspection programs are exempt from the requirements for prior legislative approval. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5876 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesCities, towns, and counties may adopt more stringent ordinances to restrict smoking in public places, including in restaurants, skating rinks, and bowling alleys, regardless of whether such restrictions are more stringent than... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5880 2003–04 |
Shoreline and growth mngmntThe development of water-dependent publicly owned facilities is a public and statewide interest under the SMA and as such must be given the highest preference in shoreline master programs and Department of Ecology guidelines,... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5881 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingRecognizes the inherent value clergy bring to the relationship they have with the members of their religious institutions and recognizes the importance of the clergy in providing comfort, support, and advice in the daily lives... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5882 2003–04 |
County law library fundingProvides that, upon a showing of need by the law library board of trustees, a county legislative body or bodies may impose a surcharge not to exceed fifteen dollars on every new probate or civil filing, including appeals, in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5883 2003–04 |
Environmental prosecutorEstablishes in the office of the attorney general a special environmental crimes prosecutor, whose sole function is to prosecute criminal violations of the environmental laws of the state that have caused serious harm to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5884 2003–04 |
Toxic air pollutantsRequires the department to develop a planned strategy to address toxic air pollutant emissions based on their relative risk to public health. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5885 2003–04 |
Community health clinicsThe Health Care Authority must distribute funds to a community health clinic that provides its patients with outpatient prescription drugs covered by section 340B of the public health services act only: (1) if the clinic has... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |