Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2670 2003–04 |
Veterans' reliefDevelops Veterans' Assistance Program and Veterans' Advisory Board to be implemented by the counties for the purpose of providing local indigent veterans assistance. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2680 2003–04 |
School nutrition & activityRequires the Department of Health to convene an advisory committee to develop a model policy regarding nutrition and physical education for school districts to consider when establishing such policies for their districts. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2686 2003–04 |
CigarettesThe Liquor Control Board is given authority to inspect the records of individuals transporting cigarettes and of contract and common carriers involved in the transportation of cigarettes. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2688 2003–04 |
Background checksThe Lottery Commission is authorized to conduct criminal history background checks, including FBI fingerprint checks, on individuals seeking employment or a contract with the lottery. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2689 2003–04 |
Tx incentives/rural countiesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2694 2003–04 |
Very low-income housingEliminates prohibition on using specific funds on construction of new housing for very low-income persons in certain circumstances; | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2696 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2701 2003–04 |
Weapons in airportsProhibits, with exceptions, the possession of weapons, including firearms, within the restricted access areas of a commercial service airport. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2704 2003–04 |
Alternative learning programDescribes the type of student plans, staff contact and assessments that must be included in alternative learning experience programs funded with state moneys. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2711 2003–04 |
Nursing resource centerCreates the Nursing Resource Center Account through a $5 surcharge on nursing licenses to fund activities to collect data about the nursing workforce and to serve as a central resource for issues related to the nursing profession. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2720 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentRemoves a limitation that, among public institutions of higher education, only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer training for certification as a school superintendent. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2723 2003–04 |
Motion picturesPrescribes criminal penalties for operating a recording device in a motion picture exhibition facility without the consent of the facility owner or lessee and the motion picture licensor. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2732 2003–04 |
Wood biomass fuel projectsRemoves the geographic limitation for application of sales and use tax exemptions for the manufacture of wood biomass fuel. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2736 2003–04 |
Transportation governanceThe Secretary of the Department of Transportation will be appointed by the Governor. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2742 2003–04 |
Title 29A RCWCorrects statutory references and properly recodifies statutes amended during the 2003 legislative session. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2743 2003–04 |
Election-related crimesOrganizes election crimes and penalties as a new chapter of Title 29A, makes technical changes, changes some penalties. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2753 2003–04 |
State-owned forest landDirects the Department of Natural Resources to study certain sustainable forestry certification options available to the state. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2754 2003–04 |
Sexual abuse of childrenProhibits a legal custodian from having sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a 16 or 17 year old under certain circumstances. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2764 2003–04 |
Services for deaf childrenRequires the Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish an oversight committee to explore possibilities for the integration of the state's education services provided through the birth-to-three early... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2769 2003–04 |
Reducing hungerRequires all school districts to implement a school lunch program in each public school within its district during a two year phase-in period if at least 25 percent of the students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2772 2003–04 |
Genetic informationDefines "genetic information." | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2776 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingAuthorizes the Legislature to make transfers from the State Lottery Account and the Gambling Revolving Fund to a new Problem Gambling Treatment Account to pay for a problem gambling prevention and treatment program in the... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2777 2003–04 |
After-school programsDirecting the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Social and Health Services to work with the Washington After-School Network in the acquisition of information and the creation of a statewide vision and... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2779 2003–04 |
Employment informationProvides qualified immunity against civil liability to an employer who discloses work-related information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2783 2003–04 |
Nonprofit orgs property taxProvides a property exemption for real and personal property used by a qualified nonprofit organization so long as the property is used to assist startup and expanding businesses. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |