Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2453 2003–04 |
New motor vehicle taxationExempts new car dealers from business and occupation tax on wholesales of new motor vehicles to other new car dealers. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2519 2003–04 |
County prprty tax leviesAuthorizes counties to impose a new multi-year regular property tax of 50 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value, subject to approval by a super majority of voters, for criminal justice purposes. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2538 2003–04 |
Minimum monthly retirementEstablishes a minimum benefit of $1,000 per month, before optional reductions, for the Teachers' Retirement System and the Public Employees' Retirement Plan 1 members with at least 25 years of service and who have been retired... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2556 2003–04 |
Criminal background checksCreates a Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes to study current statutes, costs, and response times for criminal background checks. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 41, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2583 2003–04 |
Issuance of infractionsAllows civil infractions to be issued by electronic device. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2598 2003–04 |
Adm rule change venueExpands, for a limited time, where persons in certain geographical locations may petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2601 2003–04 |
Reserve officersProhibits employers with 20 or more employees from discharging or disciplining reserve officers because of leave related to emergency calls. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2612 2003–04 |
Hanford investment fundAllows the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee to adopt (1) rules for the administration of the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund and (2) a spending strategy; and eliminates the requirement that the committee... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2635 2003–04 |
Port district consultingAuthorizes port districts to provide consulting services and receive compensation for such services. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2657 2003–04 |
Security guardsIncreases training requirements for security guards. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2683 2003–04 |
Rule change noticeGives agencies an option to provide the statement of inquiry or a summary of the information contained in the statement of inquiry for general rule making as well as for expedited rule making to those who have made a request. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2685 2003–04 |
Liquor sale/identificationMakes military identification without a visible signature an acceptable form of identification for buying liquor. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2707 2003–04 |
Branch campusesDeclares the primary mission of higher education branch campuses to be providing access to upper division and graduate level education, but recognizes alternative models and additional secondary missions respond to regional needs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2708 2003–04 |
Prospective teacher schlrshpAmends a current teacher conditional scholarship program to include a priority for potential teachers in math, science, technology, or special education. Other criteria include bilingual ability and willingness to teach in... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2727 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansEach insurer, including insurers with two or more affiliates, that uses credit history or credit scores to determine insurance rates or eligibility for coverage must file rates with the Insurance Commissioner. | David Simpson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2765 2003–04 |
Info for deaf childrenEstablishes an advisory council in the Department of Social and Health Services on early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2787 2003–04 |
Hth care provider liabilityProvides immunity for health care providers volunteering health care services in certain for-profit health care settings. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2794 2003–04 |
Paying for liquorPermits Liquor Control Board licensed organizations to pay for purchases from state liquor stores with credit or debit cards. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2817 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesAuthorizes insurers to participate in a limited liability company for the purpose of developing its real estate. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2830 2003–04 |
Driving recordsAllows the Department of Licensing to enter into agreements with insurance companies for the purpose of reviewing driving records of existing policyholders. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2838 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersAllows a domestic mutual insurer to issue capital calls to its members related to policy renewal or new policy issuance. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2849 2003–04 |
Sex offender treatmentAuthorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to certified "affiliate sex offender treatment providers" who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for certification under the DOH. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2859 2003–04 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program in the 2003-05 Capital Budget. The list includes 79 projects totaling $236.3 million. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2878 2003–04 |
County trearsuer statutesCreates substantive and technical changes in various statutes relating to the authority and responsibilities of county treasurers. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2910 2003–04 |
Lic plates/fire fightersEstablishes a professional fire fighters and paramedics special license plate. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |