Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1652 2003–04 |
Censorship in school dstrctsDeclares that school district boards of directors shall not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records specified in this act relating to the founding of the United States or the state of Washington because of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1653 2003–04 |
Public schoolsFinds that, as we face a more complex society and increasing demands are placed on schools and the educational services they provide for children, it is important that school districts are provided with flexibility to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1657 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesFinds that sport shooting ranges in this state offer valuable hunter and firearm safety training, legitimate and important forms of recreation to the general public, and provide the opportunity for many law enforcement... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1658 2003–04 |
Juvenile driving privilegesDeclares an intent to increase the attention of middle and high school students on their academic responsibilities by requiring the students to successfully complete an assessment of their reading and writing skills before... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1659 2003–04 |
Parks & rec facilitiesExpands the use of revenues from the real estate excise tax to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1661 2003–04 |
Idling time & emissionsProhibits non-exempted ocean marine terminals to operate in a manner that causes diesel trucks to idle or wait in a queue for more than 30 minutes. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1662 2003–04 |
Intermodal container safetyFinds and declares the following: (1) Under chapter 46.44 RCW, vehicles must meet certain gross vehicle weight restrictions to travel on state roadways. In addition, most states regulate the allowable gross weight on a single... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1663 2003–04 |
Intermodal chassis inspctnProvides that an ocean marine terminal that receives and dispatches intermodal chassis shall implement and carry out the intermodal chassis roadability inspection program, as described in this act, in lieu of any inspection... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1664 2003–04 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes it a "strike" to commit third degree assault against a law enforcement officer. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1665 2003–04 |
Law offcr firearm surrenderProvides that, if the respondent in any request for a temporary order under this act is a general authority or limited authority Washington peace officer, no temporary order issued by the court in advance of a full hearing... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1666 2003–04 |
Irrigation rights of wayClarifies that landowners are protected from civil liability for certain injuries sustained by recreational users of irrigation canal rights of way and adjacent areas. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1668 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesRevises the state teacher salary allocation schedule to recognize years of service outside the school system for educational staff associates. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1669 2003–04 |
Election costsRequires the state to pay a prorated share of state election costs during even-numbered years according to a graduated schedule. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1671 2003–04 |
Apprentices in cosmetologyExempts persons engaged in an industry apprenticeship program from the licensing requirement. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1672 2003–04 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes rulemaking to implement three days of bereavement leave that cannot be deducted from sick leave for state civil service employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1673 2003–04 |
Minors in family businessesExcludes minors working in family businesses from industrial insurance provisions. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1674 2003–04 |
BeerCreates a restricted beer retailer's license. Defines mid-strength beer. Provides that, prior to a government subdivision establishing boundaries by ordinance to create an alcohol impact area, it shall petition the board to... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1678 2003–04 |
PRISMProvides for the Performance Registration Information Systems Management Program (PRISM). | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1679 2003–04 |
Commercial driver drug testsProvides definitions for terms that are used in the federal regulations, makes terminology consistent with federal regulations, and provides evaluation and treatment standards that are consistent with federal requirements. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1680 2003–04 |
Wrecker reportsDeclares that a scrap processor may provide the monthly report required in RCW 46.79.020 to the department electronically. Declares that a vehicle wrecker may provide the monthly report required in RCW 46.80.090 to the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1682 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesRequires that contracts between the Department of Corrections and a Class I industry employer to be reviewed by the Correctional Industries Board to determine the potential impact on the Washington business community and labor market. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1683 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax deferralExtends the sales and use tax deferral/exemption for certain expenditures associated with R&D and pilot scale manufacturing indefinitely. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1684 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1685 2003–04 |
Water service tax exemptionsEliminates the expiration dates on tax exemptions for water services supplied by certain water-sewer districts and irrigation districts. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1686 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax deferralThe rural county and distressed area sales and use tax deferral program for investment projects relating to manufacturing, research and development, and computer programming is extended indefinitely. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |