Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5147 2003–04 |
Automobile insuranceMinor revisions are made to the personal injury protection requirements with the intent of clarifying the application of the law. There are no changes in coverage requirements. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5161 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesThe ergonomic rules adopted by L&I on May 26, 2000 remain in place only as voluntary guidelines, and L&I is directed to not adopt any other rules substantially the same, unless required by Congress or OSHA. L&I must (1)... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5175 2003–04 |
Volunteer fire fightersIncreases the monthly pensions for volunteer fire fighters and reserve officers who serve for 25 years or more by $20 per month. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5193 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentAn insurer cannot take an underwriting action on a property insurance policy of an individual, a religious or educational organization, or a nonprofit organized for religious, charitable or educational purposes if the insured... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5195 2003–04 |
Grain forwardingThe 30-day limitation on forwarding grain during a grain storage emergency, to other warehouses, without reissuing negotiable receipts for the grain, is eliminated. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5197 2003–04 |
Web site addressThe requirement that commercial fertilizer products be labeled with specific internet address information is removed from the fertilizer statute. Commercial fertilizer product labels are to include a statement, to be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5198 2003–04 |
Public hospital districtsAllows reimbursement for travel and living expenses from public hospital districts to candidates for certain public hospital district positions to be extended to accompanying family members. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5269 2003–04 |
Building map info systemCreating a building mapping information system. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5302 2003–04 |
Liquor license suspensionAllows the Liquor Control Board to summarily suspend a liquor license for up to 180 days after a preliminary investigation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5365 2003–04 |
Securities violationsCreates a Securities Prosecution Fund to be administered by the Department of Financial Institutions for the purpose of assisting law enforcement authorities in the prosecution of violations of the Securities Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5367 2003–04 |
Railroad crossingsThe general apportionment schedule for installation costs of signals and warning devices at public-access railroad crossings is changed so that the first $20,000 in costs are apportioned to the Grade Crossing Protective Fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5415 2003–04 |
Exceptional faculty awardReduces the required college match for the community and technical college exceptional faculty awards program from $25,000 to $10,000. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5422 2003–04 |
Single premium credit insRegulates the sale of single premium credit insurance offered in connection with residential mortgage loan transactions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5464 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing business and occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5491 2003–04 |
Bus shelter advertisementsLocal transit systems are authorized to include commercial advertising on bus shelters located on state highway rights of way. WSDOT may grant air space leases for this purpose, unless there are significant safety concerns. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5492 2003–04 |
TimesharesAuthorizes the sale of timeshare interests in certain projects not yet completed. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5499 2003–04 |
Accident data processingCoroners and other public officials responsible for processing collision reports must forward such reports to the Department of Transportation. All statutory responsibility for adopting rules, collecting, reporting and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5506 2003–04 |
Growth management boardsA final order of the board must also clearly state the requirements for compliance by the agency or local government with the board's order. If the board subsequently finds that the agency or local government complies with the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5518 2003–04 |
State land purchaseA state agency or department may not purchase in fee simple privately owned parcels in excess of five contiguous acres for habitat conservation, ecosystem preservation, wetland mitigation, or endangered species protection... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5524 2003–04 |
Rental of housingProvisions to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from housing discrimination are expanded. 1. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant, or a member of the household, is a victim... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5540 2003–04 |
Seed testing feesThe Department of Agriculture is authorized to increase fees for laboratory testing and seed certification in excess of the fiscal growth factor. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5552 2003–04 |
Commodity commissionsAdded to functions that can be performed by commodity commissions formed under the 1955 act include to assist in the investigation and control of exotic pests and diseases that could damage or affect trade of the affected commodity. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5563 2003–04 |
Boarding home inspectionsChanges the inspection cycle for boarding homes from annually to at least every twenty four months. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5578 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed holdsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to increase payments to boarding homes to hold beds for residents. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5587 2003–04 |
Voter accessibilityEstablishes certification standards for visually impaired voting technology and systems. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |