Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2991 2003–04 |
Medical liability reformFinds that it is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington to contain the significantly increasing costs of malpractice insurance for licensed health care professionals and institutions and noninstitutional... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2992 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares an intent to enact reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. Finds, notwithstanding the tort reform measures it has enacted in the past, that in many... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2993 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformRevises post judgment interest rates. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2994 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsDeclares that any manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a food or nonalcoholic beverage intended for human consumption shall not be subject to civil liability for personal injury or wrongful death based on an individual's... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2995 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance, conduct, or other work-related information to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2996 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that a certificate of merit shall be filed by the claimant's attorney as specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action asserting a claim, cross-claim,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2997 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2998 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityProvides that, notwithstanding RCW 51.24.030(1), the injured worker or beneficiary may not seek damages for an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of employment at the site of a construction project, whether... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2999 2003–04 |
Products liabilityProvides that, in 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 or defendants shall not be liable... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3000 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformProvides that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3003 2003–04 |
Excise tax paymentIncreases the payment period for excise taxes to twenty-five days. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3004 2003–04 |
Campaign finance reformLimits candidate campaign contributions to $100 | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3005 2003–04 |
State agency contractsEstablishes procedures for providing oversight of state agency contracts. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3006 2003–04 |
Budget requestsRevises provisions for submitting budget requests to the director of financial management. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3008 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates highways of statewide significance approved by the Transportation Commission. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3009 2003–04 |
City land use controlsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a city or town that provides water or sewer service outside the corporate boundaries of the city or town shall not, as condition of providing water or sewer service,... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3010 2003–04 |
Traffic emergenciesFinds that the central Puget Sound region ranks among the most congested metropolitan areas of the nation. Finds that the state department of transportation has in service over two hundred miles of high-occupancy vehicle lane... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3011 2003–04 |
Permit costsExcludes permit costs from excise taxation. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3012 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferriesDirects the Department of Transportation to provide direct passenger-only ferry service connecting Kingston and Seattle, and Southworth and Seattle. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3013 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferriesAuthorizes immediate approval by the utilities and transportation commission of passenger-only ferry service. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3014 2003–04 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryDeclares that it is the goal of the state of Washington to provide adequate ferry capacity in corridors where service elements have been eliminated or reduced. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3016 2003–04 |
Excise tax accountingProvides that a taxpayer may elect to file returns based on cash receipts or accrual basis, regardless of which method is used for the taxpayer's regular books of account. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3017 2003–04 |
Priorities of governmentFinds that a priorities of government board is needed to: (1) Encourage the discussion and understanding of critical global, national, and state economic trends that will affect the Washington economy in the coming decades;... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3018 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesEstablishes veterans' license plates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3019 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/subcontractorsProvides that public agencies and private entities are not liable for industrial insurance premiums owed on work performed by subcontractors that had industrial insurance accounts in good standing when subcontracts were let. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |