All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2929 2003–04 |
American beef banExempts income from slaughtering, breaking, processing, and wholesaling of perishable beef products from B&O tax for firms that slaughter cattle. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2968 2003–04 |
Excise tax deductionsProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for nonprofit organizations that receive government grants to support volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, public outreach, and education for salmon restoration purposes. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 3141 2003–04 |
Carbon dioxide emissionsEstablishes carbon dioxide mitigation requirements for fossil fueled thermal power plants with a generating capacity of 25 megawatts or more. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 3188 2003–04 |
L & I overpaymentsDefines it as willful misrepresentation when industrial insurance benefits are obtained that are greater than the amount to which the person is entitled. Willful misrepresentation includes willful false statement or willful... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5428 2003–04 |
Driver's license renewalAllows individuals to renew their driver's license or identicard via mail, electronic commerce or other electronic means, under certain circumstances. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5677 2003–04 |
Education policy boardsRequires an annual meeting of the State Board of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5869 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to individually or jointly self-insure, or jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance, with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5957 2003–04 |
Water quality dataAllows only credible data to be used when the Department of Ecology (DOE) takes certain actions required by the federal Clean Water Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6107 2003–04 |
Animal diseasesBroadens the authority of the Director of Agriculture (Director) to quarantine an animal or its reproductive products for disease control and to conduct related tests, examinations, or inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6112 2003–04 |
Emplyr insurance arrangementCreates a state regulatory framework for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6118 2003–04 |
Cougar controlDirects the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish a three-year pilot program in five counties that allows for the hunting of cougars with dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6188 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporation actAmends the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act to authorize filings, notices, consents, and other forms of communication between members and directors to be made by electronic transmission; | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6242 2003–04 |
Land acquisitionsThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation must submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor regarding public acquisition of habitat and recreational lands. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6329 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date for authorizing discharge of ballast water into waters of the state from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2007. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6415 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitSpecifies standards for industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6417 2003–04 |
Title 29A RCWCorrects statutory references and properly recodifies statutes amended during the 2003 legislative session. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6419 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6428 2003–04 |
Workers' comp health careAllows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to petition for immediate suspension of a provider's eligibility to provide services to injured workers if the provider appeals a Department order terminating the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6448 2003–04 |
Telephone program excise taxThe administrative responsibility for collecting the TRS and telephone assistance excise taxes is transferred from DSHS to the Department of Revenue (DOR). DSHS remains the administrator of the funds under their respective programs. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6485 2003–04 |
HospitalsEstablishes a pilot project to coordinate hospital surveys and audits among state and local agencies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6493 2003–04 |
Costs of electionsPrevents counties from charging cities, towns, or districts for statewide election or measure costs. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 268, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6554 2003–04 |
Health profession credentialAmends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and psychologists with regard to education, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |