Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6147 2003–04 |
Higher edu trust landsDNR must transfer from trust status certain listed higher education trust lands of a specified value by June 30, 2005. The lands to be transferred must be appraised and transferred at a fair market value and the value of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 6151 2003–04 |
Vehicle headlightsHeadlights, and all other lights required for different classes of vehicles, must be on when windshield wipers are used. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 6152 2003–04 |
Intermediate driver's lcnsRevises intermediate drivers' license law. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 6154 2003–04 |
License renewal feesProvides that, after initial vehicle registration, motor vehicles operated solely within a national recreation area that is not accessible by a state highway are exempt from the annual registration renewal fee under RCW 46.16.0621. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1004 2003–04 |
Gas & electricity taxesChanges the measure of tax for light and power businesses and gas distribution businesses under the public utility tax from a gross receipts basis to a volumetric basis. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1006 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsThis is not a valid bill report, this is a test. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1007 2003–04 |
Permitting bill of rightsCreating the permitting bill of rights. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1008 2003–04 |
Orca whale license plateFinds that the creation of an orca whale emblem that will affix to a vehicle license plate will appeal to citizens interested in supporting orca whale research. Creates the orca whale research account in the custody of the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1011 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defensePrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1014 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumChanges the size of paper for initiative and referenda petitions from not less than 11 inches wide by 14 inches long to not less than 8-1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long. The Secretary of State is required to establish... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1015 2003–04 |
Rest area demo projectThe Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation must solicit proposals from private and nonprofit entities for a joint safety rest area demonstration project. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1016 2003–04 |
Juvenile driving privilegesRevokes a juvenile's license until age 18, or for one year, whichever is longer, if he or she is convicted for the first time of motor vehicle theft in the first or second degree or of taking a motor vehicle without permission... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1017 2003–04 |
Covering truck loadsRequires gravel trucks to be covered. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1018 2003–04 |
Use tax on motor homesPertains to the use of a motor home by a bona fide resident of Washington, or nonresident members of the armed forces who are stationed in Washington pursuant to military orders, if the motor home was registered or licensed by... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1020 2003–04 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that, in filing an appeal, petition for hearing, petition for review, or advisement order under this chapter, the time period shall be computed by excluding the day of delivery or mailing of the determination,... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1022 2003–04 |
Prosecutors pro temDeclares that, in the interest of justice, a prosecutor pro tem may be appointed to appear in any superior court in any action on behalf of the government and conduct the prosecution upon request of the court, the local... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1023 2003–04 |
Delinquent property taxSeparates the property tax bill into a first half-payment due on April 30 and a second half-payment due on October 31. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1024 2003–04 |
Recreational fishing rulesCreates and defines the term "freshwater specific rule" for recreational fishing in fresh water. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1025 2003–04 |
Hunting & fishing violationsEstablishes that the first offense of certain Fish and Wildlife Code violations are civil, and not criminal, infractions. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1026 2003–04 |
Privatizing liquor salesProvides for the privatization of the state's retail and wholesale liquor sales. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1027 2003–04 |
WorkFirstClarifies a statutory reference to the list of work activities for which the Department of Social and Health Services may use performance-based competitive contracts in administering the WorkFirst program. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1029 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $27,000, and $18,000 to $20,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1030 2003–04 |
VoyeurismDeclares that a person commits the crime of voyeurism in the second degree if, under circumstances not constituting voyeurism in the first degree, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1034 2003–04 |
Technology developmentExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax and sales and use tax incentive programs for high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) and pilot scale manufacturing to 2014. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1035 2003–04 |
Corporations/b&o tax creditsCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for high tech businesses that establish a corporate headquarters or expand or add to an existing corporate headquarters in Washington. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |