Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5429 2003–04 |
PRISMRequires a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) number, a taxpayer identification number, and a Motor Carrier Identification Report from a motor carrier when applying for an original or renewal registration. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5452 2003–04 |
Check cashers and sellersCreates a comprehensive statutory scheme for the regulation of payday loans that includes consumer protection provisions, interest limits, and rescission rights. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5561 2003–04 |
UCC Article 9AExempts security interests in certain types of personal injury compensation awards or special needs trusts from the Uniform Commercial Code's prohibition against restrictions being placed on the assignment, transfer, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5632 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsRequires that costs to relocate a utility's facilities incurred as a result of construction of a transit authority rail system be paid by the transit authority. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5651 2003–04 |
Land banksAllows a county meeting specified population density and geographic criteria to establish land banks for major industrial activity outside designated urban growth areas. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5720 2003–04 |
Credit and debit cardsVoids contract provisions between a retailer and a credit/debit card issuer which prohibit retailers from requesting verification of a customer's identity during a credit/debit card transaction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5780 2003–04 |
Mncpl criminal justice acctReformulates the allocation process for the portion of the Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account funding distributed by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 6074 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferriesPTBAs are subject to the same labor provisions as ferry districts when offering POF services. In addition, PTBAs must be charged fair market value, taking into account public benefit derived from the ferry service, for WSF... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 1848 2003–04 |
Medical devicesExempts certain medical devices from electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2030 2003–04 |
Municipal b & o taxRequires the Association of Washington Cities to adopt a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes to address issues of uniformity and multiple taxation between municipal codes. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2064 2003–04 |
Military facilitiesRequires the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs (Joint Committee) to conduct a Washington military facilities study and make recommendations to the Governor and the state Legislature on actions needed to ensure... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1045 2003–04 |
Water-sewer district biddingPermits water-sewer districts to allow contracts for purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment with the suppliers designated on current state agency, county, city, or town purchasing rosters if the roster has been... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1086 2003–04 |
Mobile home moving permitsIf a mobile home has been abandoned or has been awarded to the mobile home park landlord as part of a final court judgment, the landlord may move the mobile home upon a public highway without having to obtain an endorsement... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1110 2003–04 |
Volunteer fire fightersIncreases the monthly pensions for volunteer fire fighters and reserve officers who serve for 25 years or more by $20 per month. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1241 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & alcohol fuelEstablishes tax deductions and exemptions for the retail sale and distribution of biodiesel and alcohol fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1243 2003–04 |
Biodiesel pilot projectEstablishes a pilot project for two school districts testing the use of biodiesel along with ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel in school buses for the 2003 and 2004 school years. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1318 2003–04 |
U. S. food codeWhen adopting rules for food service, the State Board of Health must consider the current version of the United States Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1346 2003–04 |
Felony vacation of recordsAllows records of convictions for certain pre-Sentencing Reform Act felonies to be vacated in the same way as felonies under the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA). | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1348 2003–04 |
RCW technical correctionsMakes technical corrections to a provision of the law relating to manufactured and mobile homes. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1460 2003–04 |
Civil liberties remembranceFebruary 19 is recognized as Civil Liberties Day of Remembrance. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1462 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing gross receipts taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1526 2003–04 |
Cost-reimbursement agreementExtends the deadline for entering into a cost-reimbursement agreement from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2007. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1531 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 18, 2003 |