All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5729 2003–04 |
Economic developmentCounty legislative authorities may submit to voters a proposition imposing a sales and use tax of 0.01 percent. A minimum of 25 percent of the tax collected is used for economic development and any remainder must be used for... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5730 2003–04 |
Long-term care medical asstLegislative intent expresses concern that the eligibility policy for Medicaid has evolved to the point where people who have the ability to pay for care are using public funding for long-term care services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5731 2003–04 |
Service license platesProvides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of veterans affairs, the department of licensing shall create and design, and the department issue, six branch of service special license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5734 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailThe Commercial Electronic Mail Act is expanded. Senders of commercial spam must include "ADV:" as the first four characters in the subject line of the message. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5735 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsPublic work, other than ordinary maintenance, of a value of not more than 10 percent of the public works construction budget for the year, as expressed in a capital improvement plan adopted by the board of commissioners, is... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5736 2003–04 |
Clean energy consumptionFinds that: (1) Energy production and consumption account for the vast majority of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; (2) As a significant consumer of energy resources and a committed steward of public health and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5738 2003–04 |
Mobil home landlord-tenantA park model is a recreational vehicle that is permanently or semi-permanently installed and used as a primary residence. A landlord may exclude or expel a mobile home, manufactured home, or park model for failure to comply... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5739 2003–04 |
Controlled substancesConsolidates drug sentencing laws. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5741 2003–04 |
Puget Sound action teamFinds that the counties, cities, and special purpose units of local government have major responsibilities regarding the management, protection, and cleanup of surface waters draining to Puget Sound, and other land use... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5743 2003–04 |
Rehiring pblc emply retireesRetired members of PERS 1 may work for an eligible employer for up to 867 hours per year without having their pension benefit suspended, provided that they first remain separated for one month. PERS 1 retirees who remain... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5745 2003–04 |
Equipment in vehiclesProvides that objects that are not original vehicle equipment and are installed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle must be securely fastened in place. Provides that when there are one or more passengers in the backseat... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5746 2003–04 |
Laying hensRequires the director to establish a program for conducting inspections of egg-laying facilities in which one hundred or more laying hens are kept and has the authority to conduct the inspections. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5750 2003–04 |
Rec & conservation trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include commercial, agricultural, and forested lands. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5752 2003–04 |
Housing impact statementsThe impact statement requirements are expanded to cover "providers of housing," regardless of whether a provider is a large or small business. A proposed rule triggers a requirement for a housing impact statement if the rule... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5753 2003–04 |
Health carriersReduces regulatory burdens to health carriers regarding state data collection and compliance auditing requirements. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5754 2003–04 |
Health care claim mediationNo medical malpractice action may be commenced unless the defendant has been given at least 90 days' notice. After filing the presuit notice, the claim is subject to mandatory mediation prior to trial. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5755 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsProvides that, from July 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, for all public works estimated to cost two million dollars or more, all specifications shall require that no less than ten percent of the labor hours within each... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5756 2003–04 |
Division of landProvides that, in order to ensure a statewide system of land division, the legislature intends to occupy the field and preempt local ordinances that conflict with, or fail to effectuate, the purposes of this chapter. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5757 2003–04 |
Motorcycle dealers"Relevant market area" is defined as a radius of either eight, 12, or 16 miles around a motorcycle dealership, depending on the population of the county in which the dealership is located: the greater the population, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5759 2003–04 |
Low-income rent vouchersThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) studies how housing in Washington is subsidized, including but not limited to, housing development and the use of low-income rent vouchers. JLARC must evaluate how... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5760 2003–04 |
Employment/disabled personsDeclares an intent to encourage state agencies and departments to purchase products and/or services manufactured or provided by: (1) Community rehabilitation programs of the department of social and health services which... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5762 2003–04 |
Failure to pay small claimsThe law is amended to allow a party that has prevailed in an action in small claims court, to recover additional costs, including attorney fees, incurred by enforcing an outstanding judgment. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5763 2003–04 |
Antiharassment prtctn ordersRevises standards for antiharassment protection order hearings. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5765 2003–04 |
Unemployment compensationThe clerical error in rate class 16 in Schedule B of employer contribution rates is corrected from 3.69 to 3.42 for rate years beginning on or after January 1, 2003. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5767 2003–04 |
State salary overpaymentThe state of Washington, as an employer, is authorized to recover overpayments of salary or wages to an employee by deducting amounts from future paychecks, or by bringing a civil action. Deductions must not exceed 5 percent... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |