Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6271 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFindings and declarations are made regarding the vulnerability of young children to drinking water contaminants and the need to test school drinking water. The intent of the new chapter on safe school drinking water is stated. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6294 2003–04 |
Physical activityThe Legislature intends to promote statewide policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities. The Board of Health must adopt rules for the control... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6334 2003–04 |
Health insurance poolThe current law regarding immunity for actions taken in connection with the operation of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool is changed to provide that the pool, its members, board directors, officers, and employees,... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6371 2003–04 |
Repeat DUI offensesDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI within a five-year period, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6380 2003–04 |
Child support distributionThe DSHS Division of Child Support is authorized to first distribute past-due child support payments which it collects to all child support arrears owned on Washington cases before transferring arrears payments to other states... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6431 2003–04 |
Health info for youthStudents receiving health instruction paid for with public funds may have health information and disease prevention information that is medically and scientifically accurate related to sexual activity. This curricula should be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6441 2003–04 |
Fire fighter record checksAll paid or volunteer fire fighters, hired or appointed after the | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6505 2003–04 |
Fire suppressionThe State Fire Protection Policy Board, through the director of Fire Protection within the State Patrol, must conduct an assessment of fire suppression capability in the interface areas between wildlands and urban areas... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6508 2003–04 |
American beef banThe business and occupation tax on the wholesale sales of beef products is suspended for the entity that slaughtered the animal until the bans on the importation of beef and beef products are lifted by Japan, Mexico and the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6524 2003–04 |
GuardianshipDependency guardianships are eliminated. Guardianships are authorized for dependent children when their parents' rights have not been terminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6541 2003–04 |
Specifically devised prprtyA devisee has a right to specifically devised property and to: (1) any balance in the purchase price and any security agreement resulting from the sale of the specifically devised property; (2) any unpaid amount of a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6564 2003–04 |
Drivers' licensesA person who has had his or her driver's license suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, driving without insurance, or committing multiple driving offenses within a specified period of time may apply for an occupational... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6570 2003–04 |
Essential public facilitiesThe prohibition against a comprehensive plan or development regulation precluding the siting of essential public facilities does not prevent the plan or regulation from including any of the following: (1) reasonable decisional... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6572 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingA discussion of problem gambling issues and whether the tribe will consider contributing toward services for problem gambling must be included in compact negotiations conducted after the effective date of this act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6602 2003–04 |
Products liabilityIn a products liability action alleging that an injury was caused by a failure to provide adequate warnings or information with regard to a pharmaceutical product, the defendant is not liable if the warnings or information... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6605 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsThe ability of local government to set wage and hour standards different than the minimum standards set by the state is removed. Any local ordinance that conflicts with the state minimum standards that is in effect on July 1,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6606 2003–04 |
Equal access to justice act"Adjudicative proceeding" includes all adjudicative procedures under the Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6662 2003–04 |
Water rights administrationA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6673 2003–04 |
Governor's budget submittalThe requirements for the Governor's budget documents are revised. Proposed agency expenditures do not need to be itemized at the activity level. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6685 2003–04 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesFour tax incentives are provided, primarily to businesses, to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. 1. A B&O tax credit may be taken by a business for a portion of the cost of acquiring... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6693 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsThe Legislature declares its intent to reduce redundant review of permit decisions. The Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board is eliminated. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6707 2003–04 |
Noxious weed managementA Public Lands Advisory Commission for Noxious Weed Management is created to bring state agencies together with stakeholders to address noxious weed problems on public lands. The commission is chaired by the Department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6735 2003–04 |
RTID project authorityExpands RTID project authority. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6736 2003–04 |
Traffic congestion reliefDeclares that applying up to twenty percent of existing revenues to complete priority projects will reduce traffic delay to significantly below today's level, and substantially improve Washington's economic climate. Long-term... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |