Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6561 2003–04 |
K-12 & higher educationDirects selected education and higher education agencies to expand, strengthen and create high school and college enrollment dual programs on high school campuses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6593 2003–04 |
Discrimination in housingProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a manufactured home. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6600 2003–04 |
Construction liabilitySpecifically applies the six year construction statute of repose to specified registered and licensed persons. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6614 2003–04 |
Vehicle impoundsRemoves the $50 per day minimum damage award for loss of use of a vehicle during an improper impound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6615 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt "preferred worker" rules to encourage employment of injured workers who have a developmental disability. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6663 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6737 2003–04 |
Distribution of liquorDescribes the purpose of and the authority for enacting the Washington State Liquor Act. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2321 2003–04 |
Public lands definitionsChanges certain definitions in the Public Lands Act. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2483 2003–04 |
Title feesTechnical correction to implement the disposition of title fees as intended by the 2003 Legislature. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2488 2003–04 |
Electronic productsDirects the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and stakeholders, to research information and develop recommendations for implementing an electronic product collection, recycling and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2504 2003–04 |
Water policy & aquifer levelDeclares the intention to have the Department of Ecology (DOE) enter into agreements regarding the delivery of water to deep well irrigated lands. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2781 2003–04 |
Development regulationsAllows counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to request expedited review for amendments to development regulations. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2905 2003–04 |
Rural developmentModifies Growth Management Act provisions for the development and redevelopment of qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs). | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 3045 2003–04 |
Common schools trust landsRequires the "Hats and Boots" parcel adjacent to South Seattle Committee College's Duwamish Training Center currently in the common school trust be exchanged with land of equal value in the charitable, educational, penal and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5376 2003–04 |
State route number 992.4 miles of State Route 99 in the vicinity of Tukwila is removed from the state highway system. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5590 2003–04 |
Environmental appealsMakes the periods for appealing decisions of the Pollution Control Hearings Board and for appealing agency actions and other decisions to the board consistent. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5665 2003–04 |
Irrigation districtsExpands civil liability immunity for irrigation districts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6144 2003–04 |
Forest healthDesignates the Commissioner of Public Lands as the state's lead for working with the federal government on forest health issues. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6148 2003–04 |
Lw enforcement license plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6155 2003–04 |
Horticultural pestsAllows the burning of removed cultivated orchard trees in areas of the state where outdoor burning is not generally prohibited if the legislative authority of the county determines that burning will help prevent or control the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6208 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsAllows a water-sewer district to collect a connection charge from a property owner related to the installation of a temporary connection to a water and/or sewer system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6216 2003–04 |
Defining timber landIncludes land that is dedicated to incidental uses compatible with the growing and harvesting of timber in term "timber land" for the purposes of calculating the land's current use. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6237 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAllows accessory uses on agricultural lands specifically designated under the Growth Management Act that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |