All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2650 2003–04 |
Bird areasAllows the Department of Natural Resource's natural heritage program to recognize certain sites that are identified by a qualifying nonprofit organization as having been scientifically determined to be necessary to conserve... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2693 2003–04 |
Taxation of timberAllows counties to impose a 4 percent excise tax on timber harvested from public lands. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2703 2003–04 |
Joint operating agenciesIncreases the maximum dollar amount of materials, supplies, and equipment that a joint operating agency may purchase without bidding from $5,000 to $10,000, exclusive of sales tax. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2788 2003–04 |
Care provider insuranceBroadens eligibility for participation in state-paid liability insurance programs for health care providers to include private for-profit clinics. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2797 2003–04 |
Basic health planProvides Basic Health Plan coverage for workers displaced by the effects of international trade who are eligible for federal trade adjustment assistance benefits. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2811 2003–04 |
Growth management timelinesModifies statutory requirements for Growth Management Act development regulations relating to time periods for local government actions on project permit applications. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2904 2003–04 |
Estate adjudicationRequires that notice of estate adjudications be sent to the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2908 2003–04 |
Salvage vehiclesAdds inspection and documentation requirements for salvage vehicles, authorizes Washington State Patrol to adopt rules relating to salvage vehicles, and amends the definition of salvage vehicle. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2934 2003–04 |
Homeowners' associationsProvides that a homeowners' association may not prohibit a resident from displaying the United States flag in a manner consistent with federal flag display laws, but allows the association to have reasonable rules and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2985 2003–04 |
Health insuranceIf political subdivisions are unable to offer their retirees and disabled employees access to group insurance coverage they must assist them in applying for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2988 2003–04 |
Foster parents' rightsAllows foster parents who believe that a Department of Social and Health Services employee has retaliated or in any other manner discriminated against them to file a complaint with the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 3036 2003–04 |
Gift certificatesProhibits issuers of gift certificates and stored value cards, with a few exceptions, from including inactivity charges or expiration dates on the certificates. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 3085 2003–04 |
Family decision meetingsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to consider options for the use of family decision meetings for children involved in the child welfare system. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5083 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesProvides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in another state may carry a pistol in this state if the licensing state recognizes a Washington concealed pistol license (CPL); | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5436 2003–04 |
Food & beverages at schoolsRequires the creation and local adoption of model school district policies on nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5732 2003–04 |
In-home long-term careChanges one of the case management responsibilities of an area agency on aging from "ensuring" to "verifying" that a consumer's plan of care is adequate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5733 2003–04 |
Boarding/adult family homesNew owners of boarding homes are required to correct any deficiencies of previous owners. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 140, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5797 2003–04 |
Adult family home inspectionThe Department of Social and Health Services may inspect adult family homes every 24 months, if they have had three consecutive inspections without a citation. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6103 2003–04 |
Extreme fightingBans certain types of fighting events. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6123 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actMakes various changes to the Public Accountancy Act, such as authorizing penalties against applicants, certain non-CPAs, and CPAs practicing public accounting with a revoked or suspended license, extending the grace period in... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6141 2003–04 |
Vehicle taxationExempts vehicles carrying exempt licenses from property taxation. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6146 2003–04 |
Renewable energyDirects the Washington Technology Center, through its Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative, to develop a statewide strategy for the development and promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6158 2003–04 |
Insurance guarantee assc actRequires the Insurance Commissioner to create a committee to determine the best method to protect Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act insurance policy holders and employers from the insolvency of their insurers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |