Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5927 2003–04 |
Lt. Col. Michael P. AndersonProvides that a state highway to be known as state route number 904, designated as the Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway, is established as follows: Beginning at a junction with state route number 90 in... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5928 2003–04 |
Candy sales & use taxImposes sales and use tax on candy. Directs the department of revenue to deposit twenty-five one-hundredths of one percent of the revenues collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW into the county public health account in... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5929 2003–04 |
Genetic informationInformed consent is required when an individual's identifiable DNA is obtained for genetic testing purposes. "Genetic information" is defined. "Informed consent" is defined and includes: an explanation of the purpose for which... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5930 2003–04 |
Lead-based paint activitiesDirects the department of health to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program will continue the current efforts of the department to identify... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5931 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesDeclares that special educational and training programs provided by the state and the school districts thereof for children with disabilities shall be extended to include children birth to three years of age. School districts... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5932 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates the cross-base highway, state route number 704, beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in south Pierce county, thence easterly across Fort Lewis to a junction with state route number 7. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5934 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsA procedure is established where a water-sewer district with less than 250 customers may be assumed by a code-city with greater than 100,000 persons, even if the district and the city are noncontiguous and none of the district... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5939 2003–04 |
Civil legal servicesRevises provisions relating to civil legal services funding, administration, and oversight. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5940 2003–04 |
Escrow agentsThe title insurance exemption is removed from Department of Financial Institutions escrow statutes. Required activities and prohibited practices of title insurance agents conducting escrow transactions are eliminated from... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5941 2003–04 |
Commerce corridorThe Department of Transportation is directed to contract out a study of the feasibility of adding an alternative north-south corridor. The corridor would begin in the vicinity of Lewis County and extend northerly to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5943 2003–04 |
Customers' identificationFinancial institutions must verify the identity of customers before processing an in-person withdrawal request. Account holders who do not want their identity verified may opt-out in writing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5944 2003–04 |
Basic health planRevises provisions concerning the basic health plan. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5945 2003–04 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsFinds that: (1) It is in the best interest of the state of Washington, the United States of America, and the earth as a whole, to encourage voluntary actions to achieve all economically beneficial reductions of greenhouse gas... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5946 2003–04 |
Mental health ombudsmanA centralized, independent, Office of Mental Health Ombudsman (OMHO) is created. Services are provided by a nonprofit organization contracting with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5950 2003–04 |
Homeowner's insuranceAn insurer may not deny an application for a homeowner's insurance policy, cancel, refuse to renew, or modify an existing homeowner's insurance policy on the basis that the applicant owns or harbors a specific breed of dog,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5951 2003–04 |
Res property buyer's dutiesThe seller disclosure form is expanded. As part of the buyer's acknowledgment, the buyer's duty to pay diligent attention to material defects may include checking with local law enforcement for any public information regarding... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5952 2003–04 |
Debarment of contractorsProvides that, if the department finds that grounds to debar a vendor exist, it shall send the vendor a notice of proposed debarment indicating the grounds and the procedure for requesting a hearing. If the vendor does not... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5954 2003–04 |
Performance audits T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5956 2003–04 |
Identifying livestockThe brand recording fee is changed from the current $35 for a two-year period to $120 for a four-year period. The inspection fee is increased from 60 cents to 90 cents per head. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5958 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationAn exception is removed for cities that cover more than one county. Such cities are given authority to impose a hotel/motel tax of up to 4 percent, even if such cities are in a county whose hotel/motel tax rate was at least 4... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5960 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesA regional transit authority may not spend money, incur debt, issue bonds, or enter into any agreement, for the purpose of implementing a light rail transit system in a county with a population over 1,500,000 persons. However,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5961 2003–04 |
Aircraft registrationAny person who fails to register an aircraft as required by law is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for the first violation. The second violation within the same year is subject to a civil penalty of $200, and third and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5962 2003–04 |
Nursing home enforcementRequires the department to identify factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate remedy to apply to a nursing home that has not complied with the licensing requirements under this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW. In... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5963 2003–04 |
Concord grape pricesDeclares that it shall be a violation of chapter 20.01 RCW for any agent, broker, cash buyer, commission merchant, dealer, or processor to purchase or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, concord grapes grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5967 2003–04 |
School emply hlth benefitsProvides that, beginning with contracts negotiated after the effective date of this act, school districts may provide for interdistrict health benefits that provide spouses employed in different school districts to receive... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |