Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6724 2003–04 |
Health profession disciplineDeclares that effective mechanisms are needed to ensure that the small minority of health professionals who engage in unprofessional conduct are reported and disciplined in a timely and effective manner. Finds that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6725 2003–04 |
Marketing assistance plansRequires the commissioner to create a Washington association to provide liability insurance for: (1) Adult family homes; (2) Community residential programs; (3) Contractors; (4) Hospitals; or (5) Health care clinics. Requires... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6726 2003–04 |
Adult family homesDeclares an intent to require all insurers authorized to write commercial or professional liability insurance to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide liability insurance for adult family home services. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6727 2003–04 |
Joint underwriting assocRegulates a joint underwriting association for persons and entities that provide services to children and vulnerable adults. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6728 2003–04 |
Hlth care provider/b & o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a health care provider from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from the state of Washington or any municipal corporation or... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6729 2003–04 |
School district leviesAmends RCW 84.52.0531 and 28A.500.020 relating to school district levy base calculations. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6730 2003–04 |
Primary electionsA new primary system is created that essentially preserves the blanket primary but requires party conventions and nominations before a candidate appears on the primary ballot. Filing for Office : A person filing for partisan... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6733 2003–04 |
Open primaryOpt out . Major political parties that do not receive at least 10 percent of the total votes cast at the last preceding even-year election may opt out of major party status. Minor party and independent candidates' access to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2430 2003–04 |
Manufactured home purchaseCreates the manufactured home purchase assistance program. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 2691 2003–04 |
B & O tax exemptionExempts qualified small businesses from paying business and occupation (B&O) tax if the business has gross proceeds of sales, a gross income or products valued at less than $200,000 and the business paid B&O taxes that... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3176 2003–04 |
Real estate excise taxesAuthorizes local real estate excise taxes to be used for emergency medical purposes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3177 2003–04 |
Qualifying primary actCreates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3178 2003–04 |
Joint housing authoritiesProvides that the ordinances enacted by the legislative authorities creating the joint housing authority shall prescribe the procedure for dissolution or deactivation of a joint housing authority and any other matters... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3179 2003–04 |
Special educationProvides that, to determine the budget request, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with school districts, shall: (1) Design a verifiable funding formula that meets service delivery standards that address... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3180 2003–04 |
Fruit & veg excise taxationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to amounts received from the canning, preserving, freezing, processing, or dehydrating fresh fruits and vegetables which are subsequently sold at wholesale outside the state or... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3181 2003–04 |
Legal services/constructionRecognizes that the building industry is a key driver of the state economy. Recognizes that the governor recently entered into a contract with the Boeing company to ensure that the Boeing company will build the new 7E7 plant... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3182 2003–04 |
Aquatic pesticidesDeclares that effective aquatic pest control is crucial to maintaining and enhancing agricultural, aquacultural, fishing, and recreational opportunities as well as the quality of life in Washington. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3184 2003–04 |
Health insur for childrenDeclares an intent to provide access to health insurance coverage for all children in the state of Washington by 2008, by building upon and strengthening the successes of employer-sponsored health insurance coverage and... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5166 2003–04 |
HOV lanes/police carsThe authority for DOT and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited such that law enforcement vehicles may not be prohibited from using HOV lanes. "Law... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5259 2003–04 |
Vehicles boarding ferriesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5278 2003–04 |
Hazardous materialsA UTC employee, certified by the Federal Railroad Administration to perform hazardous materials inspections, may enter the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail. Entries must be at a reasonable time... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5392 2003–04 |
Pilot and aircraft feesPilot, and airmen and airwomen registration fees are set at $15. Aircraft registration fees are set at $15. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |