All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6507 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2702 2003–04 |
Motor poolRequires half of planned new vehicle purchases made by the Department of General Administration (GA) to be electric hybrid vehicles, vehicles that use alternative fuels, or a combination of both, for the period July 1, 2004... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2706 2003–04 |
Voter registrationAllows voters to register to vote or transfer their voter registration anytime, including election day. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2709 2003–04 |
Vocational counselingEstablishes licensing requirements for counselors doing vocational evaluations or rehabilitation counseling. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2710 2003–04 |
Underwater noiseRequires persons performing activities from a vessel in marine waters that generate significant underwater noise to first obtain a permit from the Department of Ecology. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2717 2003–04 |
Audit of executive branchDirects the state auditor to contract for a performance audit of the executive branch of state government. Requires the performance audit to include an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of major management... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2718 2003–04 |
Fraud against elderlyImposes a penalty assessment on persons convicted of certain crimes with elderly or vulnerable adult victims. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2719 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date after which discharge of ballast water into waters of the state is authorized from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2008. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2721 2003–04 |
Uniform admin districtsDeclares an intent to significantly improve the financial accountability and service delivery of state activities and functions by establishing standardized administrative districts for all state agencies. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2722 2003–04 |
Self-service laundryRemoves the full exemption from retail sales tax for coin-operated laundry facilities at apartments, rooming houses, and mobile home parks, and reduces the tax rate under the business and occupation tax on income from such... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2725 2003–04 |
Party caucusesAuthorizes the Secretary of State and county auditors to accept the results of political party nominating caucuses and conventions, making only those nominees eligible for the general election ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2729 2003–04 |
Water well constructionRequires every licensed operator to complete, during their compliance period, the continuing education unit requirement as determined by the department. Directs every licensed operator to obtain the required continuing... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2737 2003–04 |
School fundingProvides that for districts that have historically received teacher salary allocations in excess of the statewide salary schedule included in the appropriations act pursuant to RCW 28A.150.410, the legislature shall decline to... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2738 2003–04 |
Port districtsProvides that each port district with annual property tax collections of one million dollars or greater shall annually transfer seven percent of its gross operating revenues, excluding revenues derived from any property tax... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2739 2003–04 |
Justice system fundingIncreases civil filing fees in superior court from $110 to $200; | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2746 2003–04 |
Social card gamesProvides that the commission may not issue new licenses for social card games after the effective date of this act, except as follows: (1) The commission may reissue licenses to bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2750 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to release public agencies and private entities from liability for industrial insurance premiums for work performed by contractors if: (1) the agencies or entities... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2751 2003–04 |
Snoqualmie Pass trafficRequires the department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, to adopt rules for dividing vehicular traffic over Snoqualmie Pass during winter driving conditions or other hazardous driving... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2755 2003–04 |
Persons with mental illnessDirects the department of social and health services, in cooperation with the state congressional delegation, to actively seek waivers of federal requirements and such modifications of federal regulations as are necessary to... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |