Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2549 2003–04 |
Commercial passenger vesselsRequires all commercial passenger vessels to register and file signed agreements with the Department of Ecology prior to entering Puget Sound. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2551 2003–04 |
Parks & recreation commAdds four legislative members to the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) from each of the major caucuses in the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2552 2003–04 |
Implied consent warningsRequires additional warnings be given to a driver under arrest for drunk driving. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 5813 2003–04 |
Boarding homesDeclares that the purpose of this act is to recognize the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6227 2003–04 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6228 2003–04 |
Income taxDeclares an intent in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6229 2003–04 |
Private sports coachesA person is prohibited from representing himself or herself to the public as a private sports coach or trainer unless he or she is licensed. The applicant for a coach or trainer's license must meet specific requirements. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6230 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxRevises business and occupation taxation of small businesses. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6231 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This prohibition includes restaurants, bars, taverns and bowling alleys. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6232 2003–04 |
BondsProvides that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating supplemental appropriation acts for the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, and all... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6235 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDirects each medical malpractice insurer to file its underwriting rules, guidelines, criteria, standards, or other information the insurer uses to underwrite medical malpractice coverage. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6236 2003–04 |
Economic developmentTo carry out economic development programs, cities, towns and counties may transfer or loan funds, property or services to other cities, towns, counties, or port districts. Upon the request of a port district, any city, town,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6244 2003–04 |
Justice system fundingFinds that there exists a crisis in the capacity of the justice system to meet the civil legal needs of low-income people, that there is an urgent need to address this crisis, that counties continue to experience significant... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6246 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireA new retirement system called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is created. A new plan is created within PSERS called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6252 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to buy down all or part of the early retirement benefit reduction. Members opting to buy down the early retirement reduction pay the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6260 2003–04 |
Vocational counselingEstablishes licensing requirements for counselors doing vocational evaluations or rehabilitation counseling. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6262 2003–04 |
Tire recyclingProvides that there is levied a three dollar per tire fee on the retail sale of new replacement vehicle tires. Creates the vehicle tire recycling account within the state treasury. Funds collected under RCW 70.95.510 shall be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6267 2003–04 |
HVAC/refrigeration specialtyProvides that, before December 1, 2004, a person who provides evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that he or she has worked in the HVAC/refrigeration specialty for a minimum of eight thousand hours may... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6272 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceDeclares it to be in the public interest to establish a program that: (1) Provides additional options for individuals to use in balancing work and family responsibilities; (2) Is in addition to those programs offered by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6275 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesBefore filing a notice of proposed rule adoption, the agency seeking to propose adoption of a significant legislative rule must adopt a finding of necessity and supporting findings of fact and conclusions of law. The process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6280 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceIn identifying the factors to be used in selecting an appropriate remedy for nursing homes found out of compliance with licensing requirements, DSHS is directed to use a scope and severity method that does not exceed federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1032 2003–04 |
Economic revitalization brdDirects all interest earnings generated by the Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) to be transferred to the Community Economic Revitalization Board CERB program beginning July 1, 2005. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1041 2003–04 |
Mental health adv directivesEstablishes procedures and requirements for a person with capacity to create a mental health advance directive. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |