All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2336 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchExpresses that it is state policy to permit research using human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2359 2003–04 |
Earned release timeChanges the amount of earned release time a county jail may grant to certain offenders confined in a county jail. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2424 2003–04 |
Solemnizing marriagesAuthorizes elected officials in the executive or legislative branch of state, county or municipal government to perform marriage ceremonies. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2559 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certRequires all corrections officers, as a condition of continuing employment, to timely obtain and retain certification as corrections officers. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2595 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, for a limited time, to conduct periodic monitoring of a sample group of retail businesses on compliance with industry ratings for the sale and rental of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2629 2003–04 |
Court hearing informationClarifies that information pertaining to the date, time, and location of a child in need of services, at-risk youth, dependency, termination, or truancy court hearing is not confidential and may be released to the public. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2716 2003–04 |
Eluding a police officerIncreases the seriousness level for the crime of eluding a police officer from a level I to a level IV felony offense. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2741 2003–04 |
Digital public recordsPermits and facilitates management of digitally archived material. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2752 2003–04 |
Forfeited propertyChanges the definition of "owner or operator" in the Model Toxics Control Act so that a state entity or local government will not become liable as an owner or operator of a facility if the facility came into public ownership... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3088 2003–04 |
Farms for the futureCreates the Farms for the Future Account in the state treasury. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3185 2003–04 |
Academic bill of rightsProvides that, to secure the intellectual independence of faculty and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity, the following principles and procedures shall be observed. These principles apply only to... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3189 2003–04 |
Habitat conservation programExpands the criteria for habitat conservation programs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5982 2003–04 |
Liquor control boardThe LCB must create or amend an existing retail business plan to improve efficiency and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. The plan must include, but is not limited to: expanding hours to include Sunday sales; in-store... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6175 2003–04 |
Lead agency statusA public agency that does not perform on time contracted services must forfeit its lead agency status and pay back any partnership funding provided for the project. The WSDOT must include in agreements with local lead agencies... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6258 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certA corrections officer is terminated from employment for conviction for any crime: (1) committed on the job; (2) involving dishonesty or false statement; or (3) involving possession of a controlled substance. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6350 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingFor purposes of negotiating wages and wage-related matters, the state shall be represented by the Governor or the Governor's designee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6497 2003–04 |
Work force trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6513 2003–04 |
Boater educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish by rule a program to provide required boating safety education. The program must be phased in so that all non-exempt boaters must obtain a boater education card by... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6528 2003–04 |
Students' personal infoInstitutions of higher education and their respective alumni associations are prohibited from providing, sharing, giving or selling lists of currently enrolled students or their personal identifiers to organizations,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6539 2003–04 |
Historic county courthousesThe Historic County Courthouse Grant Program is created, to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. The Historic County Courthouse... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6627 2003–04 |
Small business incubator prgThe Small Business Incubator Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The department is to award up to $125,000 per year to small business incubators for operations and support services. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6628 2003–04 |
Nonprofit orgs property taxA tax exemption is provided for real and personal property of those nonprofit organizations using the property to either: (1) assist startup and expanding businesses by providing education, training and employment of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6722 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeAmends RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6723 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesFinds that: (1) Thousands of patients are injured each year in the United States as a result of medical errors, and that a comprehensive approach is needed to effectively reduce the incidence of medical errors in our health... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |