All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5968 2003–04 |
WASLCommunication, social studies, arts, and health and fitness assessments must be developed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as classroom-based assessments. These assessments will be made available to school districts... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5973 2003–04 |
Athletic officialsFinds that establishing minimum standards for officials in athletic events involving children under the age of eighteen promotes the safety and health of the children participating in athletic games and competitions, the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5976 2003–04 |
Adult day care servicesAdult day care, provided in family homes to no more than five adults who do not spend the night, is not required to get an adult family home license. Services may not be provided for longer than 12 hours a day. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5978 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalThe State Patrol and Department of Licensing through joint rule-making, in consultation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, develop a program that provides vehicle rental companies with the means to check... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5979 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationBeginning July 1, 2006, every employer must obtain industrial insurance with an authorized insurance carrier, the state fund, or by qualifying as a self-insurer. The Joint Select Committee on Industrial Insurance Competition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5980 2003–04 |
Legislative attorneysA new section is added to the State Bar Act, waiving WSBA membership fees for legislative attorneys. Legislative attorneys are full-time employees of the Washington State Senate, the Washington State House of Representatives,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5981 2003–04 |
Hydraulics projectsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Affirm the power and duties of drainage district commissioners as stated in RCW 85.06.080; (2) Clarify the purpose of the fishway and hydraulic project approval requirements... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5984 2003–04 |
Employment trainingThe Employment Training Finance Authority is established with seven members, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Director of the Community... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5985 2003–04 |
Ultranarrow vehiclesDeclares that, for purposes of this act, "ultranarrow vehicle" refers to any vehicle having a maximum width of forty-two inches from mirror to mirror. Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 46.61.140, ultranarrow vehicles may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5986 2003–04 |
Vehicles driven side by sideUltranarrow vehicle is defined as a vehicle with a maximum width of 42 inches from mirror to mirror. The operating motorcycles statute is amended to include ultranarrow vehicles being permitted to travel up to two abreast in a... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5988 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical aidProvides that the health services available to an injured worker under chapter 51.36 RCW include the use of spinal cord stimulators and drug infusion pumps at least in accordance with relevant standards adopted by national... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5992 2003–04 |
District court judgesDeclares that changes in the number of district court judges may only be made by the legislature in a year in which the quadrennial election for district court judges is not held. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5993 2003–04 |
Community residential prgrmsThe department must incorporate cost containment measures into administrative processes involving community residential providers. These measures must address unnecessary duplication of efforts and paperwork. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5997 2003–04 |
Economic developmentCities and counties may engage in economic development activities and programs and may transfer or loan any funds, property, or services to the state, other cities or counties, other political subdivisions or instrumentalities... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5998 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Health Care Authority must recruit local organizations to operate demonstration projects under which the standard BHP eligibility standards, benefit design, and/or cost-sharing arrangements are modified. The demonstrations... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6000 2003–04 |
Public works projectsDeclares that the board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the public works assistance account before the legislature appropriates funds for a specific list of public works projects or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6003 2003–04 |
Boundaries & mappingDeclares that surveys and maps, including maps of geographic, topographical, and governmental boundaries, maintained by the department of natural resources shall be controlling on and adhered to by all departments and agencies... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6005 2003–04 |
Microbrew beerMicrobreweries and domestic breweries qualifying for reduced taxes under RCW 66.24.290(3)(b) may apply to the board for an endorsement to sell bottled beer of their own production for off-premises consumption at a qualifying... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6006 2003–04 |
County & city financial asstRecognizes that communities around the state have different economic environments and one method of financing local services does not work for all communities. Recognizes that some communities have public safety, human... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6007 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyProvides a specific funding mechanism for making community and technical college faculty salary increment awards. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6008 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationFinds that the industrial insurance system administered by the department of labor and industries should be improved, using methods that meet all of the following goals: (1) The improvements should treat workers fairly; (2)... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6009 2003–04 |
Lottery on-line gamesThe Lottery is authorized to conduct on-line games in which the winning ticket is drawn more often than once every 24 hours. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6010 2003–04 |
DUIRevises provisions involving alcohol-related offenses. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6013 2003–04 |
Plan 3 retirement systemsInactive members of Plan 3 of PERS, TRS, and SERS are allowed to waive rights to their defined benefit. Members' rights to the funds in their defined contribution accounts are unaffected. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |