All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5812 2003–04 |
Driving in left laneOn multi-lane highways, a vehicle in the left lane is impeding traffic when behind it are two or more vehicles formed in a line. Persons driving on multi-lane highways may briefly exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5851 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentSchool districts must include in any superintendent contract for employment a clause that allows the school district board to terminate the contract if, by unanimous affirmative vote of all the board members, the board finds... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5899 2003–04 |
PUD/telecommunicationsA public utility district may not provide telecommunications services to end users, nor market the services of other authorized entities except for information concerning the district's network capabilities and a listing of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5915 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsOne representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe is added to the board members appointed by the Governor. References to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities" and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5955 2003–04 |
Personal reemployment prgrmEstablishes the personal reemployment account program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (Department). | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5983 2003–04 |
Excise tax incentivesAn international company investing in Washington is included within the definition of person in the state's tax code. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6011 2003–04 |
Staffing business b & o taxReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6028 2003–04 |
Flax seed oil manufacturingThe B&O tax rate on persons engaging in the business of manufacturing flax seed into flax oil, flax seed meal, or flax seed byproducts is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.138 percent. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6084 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsIf a regional transit authority agrees to reimburse a private utility provider for the costs of relocating utility facilities due to the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a regional transportation system, the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6335 2003–04 |
Growth managementThe Legislature declares its intent to assist with implementation of the Growth Management Act but not change the act's requirement for use of best available science. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6346 2003–04 |
Transfer taxesFinds that significant changes have been made in federal estate tax laws and finds these changes have complicated the administration of Washington transfer taxes. Declares this act is intended to allow the department of... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6347 2003–04 |
Estate tax deductionThe Legislature finds that a goal of the Washington estate tax is to provide a reasonable opportunity for a surviving spouse to postpone the Washington estate tax until the surviving spouse dies and declares that this act is... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6348 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsIn addition to cities, duly established public water-sewer districts are declared to be appropriate providers of sewer and water services under the Growth Management Act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6349 2003–04 |
Tax on Indian tribe propertyProperty belonging exclusively to a federally-recognized Indian tribe and that is used exclusively for tribal government services is exempt from the property tax. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6353 2003–04 |
Building & energy codesAdopts state building and energy codes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6360 2003–04 |
State employee holidayProvides that the twenty-sixth day of December shall be a legal holiday for agencies of the state and shall be recognized as a paid legal holiday for employees thereof. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6361 2003–04 |
Sustainable agency practicesDeclares that the individual and collective actions of the present generation of Washington citizens should not jeopardize the potential of future generations of Washingtonians to experience a quality of life at least... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6363 2003–04 |
Initiatives & referendaProvides that an initiative or referendum that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |