Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3139 2003–04 |
Property tax T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3140 2003–04 |
Water courtFinds that legal proceedings relating to water rights and instream flows impose a growing demand on the superior courts of the state. Finds that the technical complexity and specialized legal issues raised by many water right... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3144 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides business and occupation tax relief to certain small businesses. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3145 2003–04 |
Manufacturing facilitiesProvides tax relief for the construction of specified manufacturing facilities. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3146 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, a credit is allowed for investment in computers and preinstalled software on those computers, used by an eligible person exclusively for business purposes.... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3147 2003–04 |
Small business tax crdt/jobsDeclares that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, an eligible person is allowed a credit against the tax due. The credit is equal to six hundred fifty dollars for each qualified employment position created... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3148 2003–04 |
Property tax levies/schoolsPermits a voter approved county property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of value to be used for school maintenance and operations, including regional cost-of-living salary supplements, extended learning opportunities, and... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3149 2003–04 |
Higher edu governing boardsProvides that the governing boards of the institutions of higher education of the state of Washington shall have any and all powers necessary to carry out their missions and shall exercise those powers to carry out the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3150 2003–04 |
Americans with disabilitiesFinds that: (1) The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Act Amendments guidelines were established to ensure adequate accommodations to people with disabilities.... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5154 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish, threats, physical harm, and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5936 2003–04 |
HOV lane violationsPenalties for violations related to high-occupancy vehicle lane restrictions are subject to a $100 penalty in addition to all other existing penalties and assessments. The High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane Enforcement and Education... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6149 2003–04 |
Small scale miningThe Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Ecology will work cooperatively with the small scale mining community to support educational meetings and demonstrations to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6432 2003–04 |
CyberstalkingDeclares that a person is guilty of cyberstalking if he or she, with intent to harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass any other person, makes a communication to the other person or a third party through electronic mail or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6667 2003–04 |
Subcontractor listingThe statutory procedures governing identification of subcontractors in competitive bidding for public works are revised. The information the prime contractor is required to submit regarding the names of subcontractors remains the same. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6668 2003–04 |
Subcontractor bondingProvides that, at any time prior to final formal acceptance of the project, a subcontractor may request the contractor to submit a bond to the public owner for that portion of the contractor's retainage pertaining to the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6669 2003–04 |
Public works bidsIn situations other than when the prospective contractor is not the lowest bidder, an invited public works bid cannot be rejected, unless there is a "cogent and compelling reason" to reject all bids and cancel the invitation. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6670 2003–04 |
Alternative public worksEstablishes within the office of financial management an oversight committee to review the utilization of the alternative public works contracting procedures authorized under chapter 39.10 RCW, specifically to further good... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6671 2003–04 |
Real estate excise tax feesThe fee a county treasurer collects on state-imposed REET transactions is changed to $5. From July 1, 2004, until July 1, 2007, the county treasurer must collect an additional fee of $5 on all state-imposed REET transactions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6672 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes on State Route 167. Tolls are to be established by the Transportation... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6674 2003–04 |
Water courtWithin the limits established by a proposed constitutional amendment to be offered in Washington State's next general election, provisions to determine the jurisdiction of water courts, the review of water court actions, the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6683 2003–04 |
Duties of utility to serveCities, towns, municipal utilities, and code cities are all prohibited, when providing water or sewer services outside the corporate boundaries of the jurisdiction, from imposing, demanding, or negotiating certain conditions,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6687 2003–04 |
State expendituresRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Repeals RCW 43.33A.220 and 43.135.051. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3104 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises provisions relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. Repeals RCW 48.43.035. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3105 2003–04 |
Water rightsProvides that, if an application filed or action taken under this act involves only a change in the point of withdrawal of the right, a change in the place of use of the right, or both such changes, and the purpose of use of... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |