Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6330 2003–04 |
Tobacco samplingA tax of $1 is imposed on each tobacco product sample distributed free or at a nominal cost for promotional purposes. All proceeds from this tax, except those necessary to administer the tax, are remitted to the Liquor Control... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2482 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingRequires that, within seven days of its adoption, each board of school directors shall provide to the superintendent of public instruction an electronic copy of any collective bargaining agreement approved by the district and... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2487 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteProhibits the disposal of televisions, computer monitors, and computer central processing units in landfills, incinerators, or energy recovery facilities effective January 1, 2006. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2492 2003–04 |
Felony drug offendersRetroactively applies 2SHB 2338 to any offender convicted of a drug offense and serving a term under the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) grid. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2494 2003–04 |
Firearms industryProvides that the firearms industry may not be sued by a public or private entity or individual for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale, or use of... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2495 2003–04 |
Birth certificatesRequires any rules to include adequate means for determining the proper identity of the person making the request for the release of the record, including a statement of the person's relationship to the person on the record... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2496 2003–04 |
Nursing facility admissionsProvides that a nursing facility that has under common ownership, in whole or in part, a boarding home licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW, or independent housing, is not required to place the names of its boarding home or... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2502 2003–04 |
Rural info tech tax creditA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that provide information technology help desk services from rural counties. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2508 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2515 2003–04 |
Boarding & nursing homesFinds that the inspection, reinspection, and complaint investigation procedures for licensed boarding homes must be strong, consistent, efficient, and fair. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2516 2003–04 |
Hlth service prvdr immunityProvides that a nursing home facility under chapter 18.51 RCW, a boarding home providing assisted living services under chapter 18.20 RCW, an adult family home under chapter 70.128 RCW, or a continuing care retirement... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2517 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceDirects the department to identify factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate remedy to apply to a nursing home that has not complied with the licensing requirements under chapter 18.51 RCW or chapter 74.42 RCW. In... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2521 2003–04 |
Subcontractor bondingSubcontractors employed on public projects requiring a retainage fee may request the contractor to submit a bond equal to the subcontractor's retainage requirement to the public owner. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2522 2003–04 |
Public works bidsProhibits rejection of public works bids except for good cause. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2523 2003–04 |
Subcontractor listingRequires the names of subcontractors to be publicly read at bid openings. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2525 2003–04 |
Harbor linesAuthorizes the Harbor Line Commission to change, relocate, or reestablish the harbor lines for the city of Blaine's Drayton Harbor, the city of Edmonds, the city of Ilwaco, the city of Pasco, and the city of Kennewick. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2527 2003–04 |
Puget Island ferryAuthorizes toll-free operation of the Puget Island ferry during emergency closures of either the Astoria-Meglar bridge or the Longview-Rainier bridge. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2528 2003–04 |
Boarding homesRevises provisions concerning boarding home domiciliary services. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2529 2003–04 |
Boarding home paymentsRecognizes the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living services in boarding homes. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2530 2003–04 |
School dstrct accountabilityRequires school districts to pay public higher education institutions for each recent graduate enrolled in a precollege class. The charge is the state allocation per credit hour for the Running Start program, plus 7 percent,... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2533 2003–04 |
Vehicle license platesAuthorizes transfer of retained license plates to other vehicles. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2539 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesA PERS 1 or TRS 1 retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform COLA increase beginning July 1 of the calendar year that the retiree turns age 66. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2540 2003–04 |
Retirement vestingReduces the required length of service for vesting in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 3 from 10 years to five years. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2543 2003–04 |
Gang-related activitiesDeclares that a person is guilty of criminal gang school activity if the person is a gang member and engages in a gang-related activity in or upon the premises or grounds of a public or alternative school, or within five... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2544 2003–04 |
Dangerous weapons in schoolsProhibits dangerous weapons in schools. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |