Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6110 2003–04 |
Small trailer license feesSingle-axle personal use trailers under 2,000 pounds must pay an annual license fee of $15. Commercial trailers and trailers held for rent are not included in this lower licensing fee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6128 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission and Salmon Recovery Funding Board are not allowed to include donations of property or property value for purposes of determining a required local match. The board receives authorization... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6150 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingThe length of collective bargaining agreements between local government and an exclusive bargaining representative is changed from three years to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6162 2003–04 |
Health care info disclosureThe statutory provision permitting a health care provider to disclose health care information about a patient without the patient's authorization in cases reported by fire, police, sheriff, or other public authority is deleted. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6172 2003–04 |
Child car seat installersCertified technicians and technician instructors who, in good faith, install and inspect children's seats may not be held civilly liable for an act or omission related to their installation or inspection, unless the act or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6192 2003–04 |
Insurance privacy policiesRules adopted by the Insurance Commissioner may require that a carrier provide notice of its privacy policies and practices to each subscriber only upon enrollment or within 60 days of any material change to the policy, and to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6193 2003–04 |
Medical asst determinationsManaged care plans under the state Medicaid program are exempt from the independent review process established under the Patient Bill of Rights. A person may not sue his or her carrier under the Patient Bill of Rights unless... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6194 2003–04 |
Interior designersA system of registering applicants as interior designers is established within the Department of Licensing (DOL). Applicants qualify for registration by paying a fee and providing evidence of (a) recognition by the National... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6203 2003–04 |
Flood control zone districtsZone administration remains in the county engineer, unless the elected supervisors provide otherwise, and express authority to do so is granted. Specific provisions for compensation of elected supervisors are adopted. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6209 2003–04 |
Injuries from health careHospitals are required to have policies to assure that, when appropriate, information about unanticipated outcomes is provided to patients, their families, or surrogate decision makers. Notification of unanticipated outcomes... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6226 2003–04 |
Alternative primary systemThe Legislature intends to provide for an alterative primary system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6241 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageThe Code Reviser is directed to replace current terminology with such terms as "individuals with disabilities," "individuals with mental illness," and "individuals with mental retardation." All agency orders creating new rules... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6251 2003–04 |
Service credit purchaseMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS, TRS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6273 2003–04 |
Hospitals & hlth professionsHospitals must post notification of whistleblower protections for reporting improper quality of care in conspicuous places where notices to affected employees are usually posted. The Department of Health must approve such notices. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6276 2003–04 |
Complaints against physicianCriminal justice agencies must provide the Department of Health with information of physicians pertaining to an arrest, detention, indictment, information, or other formal criminal charge relating to homicide, drug offenses,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6282 2003–04 |
Personal use shellfish licAn annual razor clam license or a three-day razor clam license allows a person to harvest razor clams only. Each license includes a surcharge to fund biotoxin programs. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6296 2003–04 |
County treasurer statutesThe coroner or medical examiner must deliver any unclaimed money found upon a dead body to the county treasurer within 30 days. Within 180 days of a death investigation, unclaimed personal property with no resale value may be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6299 2003–04 |
City/county employee overpayCounties and cities, as employers, are authorized to recover overpayments of wages to an employee in the same manner as the state. County and city employees may authorize deductions from their salaries or wages for the same... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6305 2003–04 |
Tow trucksThe business location of a registered tow truck operator serves as its business location for all purposes including for business licensure. Registered tow truck operators are exempt from licensing in a political subdivision... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6312 2003–04 |
Seat belt requirementsThe reference to FMVSS 208 in the seat belt-use law is removed and replaced with a reference to certain motor vehicles of a model year of 1973 or newer. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6319 2003–04 |
DenturistsHealth carriers must allow denturists to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as dentists. This does not apply, however, to health care service contractors... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6333 2003–04 |
Metal detectorsThe intent of the Legislature is that the significant archaeological resources on state park lands should be protected, but the Legislature also recognizes the recreational use of metal detectors in state parks is a legitimate... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6345 2003–04 |
CigarettesTo obtain information regarding the administration or enforcement of taxes on cigarettes, the LCB or its agents, may inspect the books, documents or records of any person transporting cigarettes to any person or entity in Washington. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |