Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6548 2003–04 |
Wildlife crop damageAssessments of wildlife damage are conducted by rangeland experts selected by the parties or if they cannot agree, by experts selected by Washington State University. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) must reimburse... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6550 2003–04 |
Lodging taxesThe Legislature retroactively modifies the authorization to impose the additional tax on lodging to January 31, 1999. The current procedures, methods of collection, and schedules for excise taxes apply. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6562 2003–04 |
Urban storm water runoffAn exception is added for urban storm water runoff regarding certain state-based water pollution discharge standards, including the requirement to use all known available and reasonable methods to prevent and control surface... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6573 2003–04 |
Recording of instrumentsInstruments presented to the county auditor for recording shall not include a social security number, date of birth identified with a particular person or the maiden name of a person's parent so as to be identified with a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6588 2003–04 |
Legal financial obligationsWhen an offender is subject to sentence requirements and the payment of legal financial obligations and either is not subject to DOC supervision or the requirements are not complete at the end of the supervision, it is the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6591 2003–04 |
Forensic pathologyThe fellowship program is eliminated. The Washington State Forensic Investigations Council is charged with oversight of the state forensic pathologist program and setting the state forensic pathologist's salary. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6596 2003–04 |
Adulteration of feedWashington's commercial feed statutes are modified to specifically reference, as unlawful, the sale or distribution of ruminant feed adulterated with any animal protein prohibited and considered unsafe under state and federal... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6616 2003–04 |
Mandatory arbitrationIn counties which have authorized arbitration, all civil actions in superior courts, except for appeals from municipal or district courts, are subject to mandatory arbitration if the only relief sought is a money judgment and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6622 2003–04 |
Privilege taxesIf an entire nonhydroelectric generating facility is located in more than one county, then the balance must be distributed to each county in an amount equal to the percent of the original cost of the generating facility... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6624 2003–04 |
Dwelling unitsThe authority to approve the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for each parcel of land in designated rural and resource lands is granted to local governments that meet... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6635 2003–04 |
Actions/health care providerA medical malpractice claim may not be commenced unless the plaintiff has provided the defendant with 90 days prior notice of the intention to file suit. The 90-day notice requirement does not apply if the defendant's name is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6638 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesThe threshold for free license plates based on capture and incarceration by an enemy is changed from 29 days to 24 hours. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6639 2003–04 |
Absentee & mail ballotsFor an absentee ballot to be counted, the identification envelope must be signed by the date of election or primary and be in the county auditor's office before the polls close on election or primary day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6646 2003–04 |
Alternative fuelsThe sales and use tax exemption for investment projects for the manufacture of biodiesel fuel, alcohol fuels, and biodiesel feedstock is expanded to apply to individuals seeking the exemption regardless of geographic location. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6651 2003–04 |
Medical necessity definitionBy September 1, 2004, DSHS must establish by rule a medical necessity definition and decision-making process for its Medicaid programs, conditioned as follows: (1) the department is the authority for all medical necessity... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6664 2003–04 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to the order of the court. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6678 2003–04 |
Mental health patient recordThe Department of Social and Health Services may release the names and dates of birth and death of patients buried in state hospital cemeteries 50 years after their death, for the purpose of marking headstones or otherwise... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6684 2003–04 |
Chemical dependencyThe director of the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse of the Department of Social and Health Services must convene a work group to develop written protocols for the production of accurate chemical dependency assessments... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6697 2003–04 |
Fed trans enhancement fundsThe bill assumes that Congress will soon pass a new surface transportation act that includes enhancement funds. A statewide steering committee that has the same membership as the 1991 steering committee is established, except... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6721 2003–04 |
Confidential recordsAmendments to RCW 71.05.390 that are made in the 2004 session are merged. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6732 2003–04 |
Stock water accountReliance on a well authorized under the exempt well statute shall serve as evidence of an adequate water supply, with regard to building code permit requirements. The water supply account is created to receive legislative... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6742 2003–04 |
Dock lease revenueWSDOT may enter into contracts with private POF operators for those operators to rent or lease its POF vessels. These private POF operators are not bound by WSDOT's contractual obligations, including existing labor contracts. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 2004 |
| HB 2546 2003–04 |
Hi-tech tax incentivesExtends the business and occupation tax (B&O) credit for research and development (R&D) spending from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2015. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2004 |
Feb 19, 2004 |
| HB 3203 2003–04 |
Semiclosed primaryCreates a semi-closed primary with party registration. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 2004 |
| HB 3198 2003–04 |
DUI penalty enhancementsEnhances penalties for DUI convictions. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2004 |