Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6101 2003–04 |
Primary election lawRevises primary election law. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6102 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary in 2004. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6111 2003–04 |
Domestic violence policiesA state model policy on (1) responding to domestic violence reportedly committed by law enforcement personnel, and (2) educating law enforcement personnel in the matter of domestic violence must be created by December 1, 2004. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6116 2003–04 |
Autobody and glass repairThe Washington State Auto Body and Glass Repair Customer Bill of Rights prohibits insurers from requiring that a motor vehicle be repaired at a specific repair shop or auto glass dealer. An insured claimant may expressly... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6117 2003–04 |
Labor disputes/teachersIn any year during which an employment contract for teachers will expire and agreement cannot be reached, an interest arbitration panel must be convened by August 1. The panel consists of three members; each side chooses one... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6122 2003–04 |
Public smokingSmoking is prohibited in a public place, which also includes a 35 foot radius around the building. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6124 2003–04 |
Public lands definitionsThe definition of "public lands" is broadened to include all lands of the state of Washington administered by the Department of Natural Resources. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6133 2003–04 |
Liquor licensees/manufactureContract liquor store managers are permitted to have a direct or indirect financial interest in a domestic winery as long as the contract liquor store does not sell any wine manufactured or distributed by the domestic winery. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6134 2003–04 |
Land acquisitions & habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission must make specific information available regarding the habitat purpose for which property is acquired, including the benefitted species, habitat types and species present, relative... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6137 2003–04 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsA gubernatorial appointee subject to Senate confirmation and not yet confirmed can serve only until rejected by a vote of the Senate or until the conclusion of the second regularly scheduled legislative session after his or... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6139 2003–04 |
Underground petroleum tanksThe pollution liability insurance fee for heating oil is set as an amount up to one and two-tenths cents (.012 cents) per gallon. Coverage of $60,000 per occurrence for heating oil tanks is specified as being up to that amount... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6142 2003–04 |
Veterans' reliefDeclares an intent that each county develop programs or procedures that are consistent with the welfare of the indigent and suffering veteran and eligible family members and that adequately include the veterans' community at... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1059 2003–04 |
Trade policy joint commCreates the Joint Legislative Committee on Trade Policy. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 404, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1173 2003–04 |
State trade rep officeExpands and clarifies the duties of the Washington State Trade Representative to include the review and analysis of trade agreements, informing the Legislature of international trade developments, acting as the state's liaison... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 346, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1827 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires institutions of higher education to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 2192 2003–04 |
Parimutuel taxationIncreases the parimutuel tax rate, from 0.52 to 1.803 percent, on the race meet gross receipts of small licensees. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| HB 2257 2003–04 |
Medical assistanceRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to allow spouses of institutionalized persons receiving medical assistance to retain up to $40,000 in resources. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 5401 2003–04 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 2003-05 capital budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education. See the Capital Budget Summary published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 5404 2003–04 |
Operating budget 2003-05Making biennial operating appropriations. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 25, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 6088 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug program to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| HB 1288 2003–04 |
General obligation bondsAuthorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to support appropriations in the 2003-05 Capital Budget. A separate bond authorization is provided for $750 million for higher education projects over roughly three biennia. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1336 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAuthorizes planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a state grant program for these activities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1338 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsDefines which water rights are held for municipal water supply purposes and establishes provisions regarding such rights. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1693 2003–04 |
Direct care component rateAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to continue to set criteria for enhanced direct care and therapy care payments to nursing facilities that have residents with unmet exceptional care needs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |