Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6456 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesLimits personal liability for limited liability partnerships. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6458 2003–04 |
ATM feesDeclares that the owner of an automated teller machine may charge an access fee or surcharge to a customer for the use of the machine. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6459 2003–04 |
Fire protection dstrct levyThe portions of levies by fire protection districts are not subject to pro rata reduction or elimination when the aggregate levies exceed $5.90. This is accomplished by imposing up to a total of 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6462 2003–04 |
Betting limitsDeclares that in establishing a maximum wager, money, or other thing of value that may be wagered or contributed by a player in any gambling activities subject to this act, it is the intent that any such lottery or gambling... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6463 2003–04 |
Social card game wagerProvides that in no case may the maximum allowable wager exceed the amount established by the commission and effective on January 1, 2004. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6464 2003–04 |
Gambling activitiesDeclares that nothing in chapter 9.46 RCW limits the authority of a city, town, city-county, or county to enact and enforce an ordinance, resolution, or other legislative act that: (1) Applies equally to similarly situated... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6467 2003–04 |
Very low-income housingThe 5 percent county retention is also for administration and local distribution of the funds and is retained by the county, rather than the county auditor. There is no restriction on the construction of new affordable housing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6468 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsRequires a six-year review of property tax exemptions. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6469 2003–04 |
WASLEstablishes a pilot program for a limited number of school districts to administer retakes of the Washington assessment of student learning. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop or contract to develop... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6470 2003–04 |
Teacher continuing educationTo the extent that funds are provided, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) provides scholarships to second-year classroom teachers in schools receiving federal Title I funding. The scholarships must be used to cover... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6473 2003–04 |
Services to dev disabledDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received from the department of social and health services for the specific purpose of providing division of developmental disabilities contracted and certified... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6474 2003–04 |
Drug purchasing cost controlAny list developed as part of a state agency evidence-based prescription drug program must exclude drugs to treat mental illness. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6475 2003–04 |
College textbook taxationA retail sales tax exemption is created for the sale of required college textbooks that are sold to enrolled higher education students by the institution or sold at a Washington bookstore whose principal sales are to enrolled students. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6477 2003–04 |
Manufactured housingManufactured housing communities are declared to be attached, multifamily housing units for purposes of imposing impact fees. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6479 2003–04 |
Unused sick leaveProvides that eligible state employees who separate from state service after January 1, 2004, and who are at least fifty-five years of age and have at least ten years of service credit under the public employees' retirement... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6482 2003–04 |
Gift certificatesGift certificates, including gift cards and stored value cards, cannot have an expiration date, or any fee, service charge or inactivity charge. If a gift certificate is used, and there is unused value left, the issuer must... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6484 2003–04 |
Mental health parityFinds that the potential benefits of improved access to mental health services are significant. Declares that it is not cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6486 2003–04 |
Water rights for agrA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6487 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & ethanol fuelAll diesel fuel sold or offered for sale in the state for use in internal combustion engines must contain at least 2 percent biodiesel fuel. The minimum biodiesel fuel content requirement does not apply to fuel used in: (1)... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6492 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6498 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingAuthorizes additional transportation funding. Authorizes a motor vehicle fuel tax rate of twenty-seven cents per gallon to apply to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. Provides that the money collected under... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6500 2003–04 |
Teacher labor disputesIf a new contract is not reached by July 15 in a year in which a teacher's contract expires, an interest arbitration panel is convened to resolve the dispute. By July 15, each side must choose an arbitrator. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6503 2003–04 |
School bus proceduresPublic school buses operated by school districts must be exempt from the provisions of Washington's privacy law relating to recording private conversations for the limited purpose of allowing audio taping on school buses.... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6504 2003–04 |
Prescription drug discountsThe Health Care Authority also negotiates prescription drug discounts for any person who is enrolled in an entity organized as a nonprofit for the purpose of providing charity health care services to any uninsured individual... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |