Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6351 2003–04 |
Special meeting notificationThe 24-hour notice requirement for special meetings in the Open Public Meetings Act is updated to allow notice by fax and electronic mail. In addition, the notice requirement is updated to allow waivers by fax or electronic mail. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6355 2003–04 |
Disability boardsThe qualifications of the active or retired fire fighters and active or retired law enforcement officers who are eligible to serve on the county disability board and who are eligible to vote for those board members are... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6362 2003–04 |
Issuance of liquor licensesIf an application for a liquor license is for property or premises owned by a county but located within an incorporated city or town, the notice of the application is only given to the county legislative authority. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6368 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to issue civil stop work orders to persons or government agencies that fail to obtain a permit or that are out of compliance with permit requirements for hydraulic projects. An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6382 2003–04 |
Insurance form filingSurety bond forms and manuscript policies are exempt from filing and approval with the OIC. Some types of classes of commercial property casualty forms may also be exempt. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6394 2003–04 |
Workers' comp settlementA worker and an employer may enter into a final settlement agreement for one or more workers' compensation claims. This agreement may bind the parties to any and all aspects of a claim. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6408 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockNonambulatory livestock are defined as cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, or other equine that cannot rise from a recumbent position or cannot walk. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she knowingly... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6409 2003–04 |
Industrial land banksThe geographic limitations on which counties can designate industrial land banks are removed, so that all counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are eligible to participate. The 2002 and 2007 termination dates... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6421 2003–04 |
Urban growth area planningAfter January 1, 2004, a city or county that designates new critical areas within a UGA or otherwise reduces development potential of land designated for development within a UGA is required to determine the deficiency in... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6425 2003–04 |
Water well constructionContinuing education and credit verification requirements are established for licensed water well construction operators. Procedures are established for authorization of continuing education providers and courses, and for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6427 2003–04 |
Workers' comp appealsIt is a misdemeanor for an attorney representing a worker or beneficiary in a workers' compensation matter to charge or receive a fee in excess of 20 percent of the compensation awarded or the amount fixed by L&I, the BIIA or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6434 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersA Washington State mutual insurer that meets certain standards may increase its surplus by issuing a capital call. Policyholders or applicants for insurance may be required to pay a capital call sum, in addition to premium, in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6447 2003–04 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6460 2003–04 |
Agricultural resource landRemoval of an agricultural resource land designation is authorized, if the result still complies with the Growth Management Act (GMA) goal of conserving agricultural land, with the requirement to adopt development regulations... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6471 2003–04 |
Flood controlA flood control district or other diking or drainage districts located within a county may initiate and prepare a comprehensive flood control management plan with the concurrence of the county legislative authority. Such plans... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6483 2003–04 |
Commercial drivers' licensesThe following changes are made to the statutes governing commercial driver's licenses: "Masking" of traffic violations from the driving records of a CDL holder is prohibited. Additional traffic violations and offenses that... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6506 2003–04 |
Real estate appraisersAn employee or independent contractor cannot be disciplined for affiliating with an appraiser whose certificate or license has been revoked. A state-certified or state-licensed appraiser can be disciplined for being an... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6511 2003–04 |
Manufactured home locationNo county, city, town, or code city may enact any statute or ordinance that restricts the location of manufactured homes in manufactured housing communities based exclusively on the age or dimensions of the manufactured home. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6514 2003–04 |
Licensing actionsStatutory authority is granted to DFI, to request background investigation of applicants for licensure, including fingerprint analysis and criminal history record information that may include nonconviction data. "Nonconviction... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6521 2003–04 |
Public utility districtsA process is established for changing the commissioner district boundaries of a PUD that is located in a county with a federal nuclear reservation. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6526 2003–04 |
JudgmentsA uniform method of transferring municipal court judgments into district courts is set forth. District courts are authorized to enforce money judgments entered in any municipal court or department. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6529 2003–04 |
Senate confirmation on apptsGubernatorial appointees, subject to Senate confirmation, continue to serve until rejected by a vote of the Senate. If the Senate does not act before the conclusion of the next regularly scheduled legislative session, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6538 2003–04 |
Campaign account inspectionThe books of account must be kept open for public inspection by appointment on any day from the eighth day before the election through the day immediately before election day. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6543 2003–04 |
Annexing park districtsA county planning under the Growth Management Act may propose creating a metropolitan park district after the effective date of this act, consisting of unincorporated portions of an urban growth area, if there is a joint... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6544 2003–04 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |