Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3021 2003–04 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a group of stakeholders to research methods to achieve a zero spill strategy and report recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3022 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3023 2003–04 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3024 2003–04 |
State-owned farmlandLimits the acreage of state lands segregated into farm units or receiving project water within an irrigation district that contracts for certain federal reclamation project waters. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3025 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationAuthorizes the department to adopt rules to establish procedures for: (1) Verifying that a driver's license, permit, or identicard applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law, including... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3027 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to publish lists of employers with the best and worst records of repetitive motion injuries. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3028 2003–04 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows local governments in rural counties to authorize the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit for each parcel in designated rural and resource lands. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3030 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3032 2003–04 |
Deaf and hard of hearingBy September 1, 2006, every school district must be prepared to offer a spectrum of services, including both oral and sign language-based programs, for students with hearing impairments. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3033 2003–04 |
Agricultural use of waterAuthorizes certain changes in water rights within the general category of an agricultural use of water without state approval and provides an expedited process for reviewing other such changes. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3034 2003–04 |
Contaminated propertyEstablishes requirements for selling or leasing contaminated property. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6119 2003–04 |
Moses Lake/pollutionThe Department of Ecology may not proceed with the total maximum daily load process for Moses Lake until it has: (1) made all reasonable efforts to provide the information requested by the Moses Lake advisory committee; and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6571 2003–04 |
Prevailing wageProvides additional funding to the prevailing wage program of the department of labor and industries by discontinuing the transfer of moneys from the public works administration account to the general fund-state account. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6574 2003–04 |
State watersIrrigation drains and wasteways are expressly added to the list of artificial waterways exempt from WDFW hydraulic code jurisdiction over the beds of state waters. The reference making the bed of state waters definition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6576 2003–04 |
Collective bargaining/eduStrikes by teachers and lockouts by school districts are expressly made illegal. Current law which provides for an impasse procedure expires June 30. 2004. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6579 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesRegulates insurance investments in limited liability companies formed to develop real property. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6580 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningWhenever the State Fire Marshal finds that conditions of extreme fire hazard exist and that state resources or the protection of life and property may be in danger, the Fire Marshal may recommend that the Governor prohibit... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6582 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires employers to post notices of repetitive motion injuries. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6583 2003–04 |
Nursing home feesRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, and 82.71.020. Declares that this act takes effect July 1, 2005, unless the waiver requested by the department of social and health services under RCW 74.46.091 has been approved by the... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6585 2003–04 |
HOV lanesProhibits HOV lanes on I-405. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6594 2003–04 |
Certificated edu employeesDeclares that all parents and members of the community have the right to file, with the educational service district superintendent, a written and signed complaint alleging that a certificated education professional within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6595 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for child care workers based on their work experience, level of responsibility, and education.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6597 2003–04 |
Home & community careRecognizes the importance of case management as a critical home and community care service and maintains its commitment to this system of services; however, the legislature also affirms that in the event of limited case... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2928 2003–04 |
NASCAR platesProvides that the department shall issue a special NASCAR license plate displaying a symbol approved by the department. The NASCAR license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |