Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3063 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to review property tax exemptions every six years. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3186 2003–04 |
Contact centersRequires contract center employees, upon request, to identify their employer's identity and location. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| 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 2804 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsMakes the following changes relating to actions based on medical malpractice: | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2360 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesEstablishes a wage ladder for child care workers. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3075 2003–04 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to proceed with caution after stopping at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device when the motorcycle is too small to be detected. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3076 2003–04 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2945 2003–04 |
Campaign finance reformEstablishes the Clean Elections Act that institutes public financing of political campaigns for state-wide and legislative office; lowers contribution limits; and requires all candidates for elected office to comply with... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2885 2003–04 |
Student safety/disciplineDeclares that, as used in this act, "containment room" means a room, space, or facility, other than a school principal's office, separate and apart from the classroom where the student receives the majority of daily... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2895 2003–04 |
DUI offendersAllows cross-crediting of periods of driver's license suspension in some cases when a single DUI incident gives rise to overlapping administrative and criminal suspensions. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2896 2003–04 |
Governor's powersDeclares that, in addition to all other emergency powers, the governor may, at his or her discretion, order any state executive agency or individual agency office to cease operation until the governor declares that order has... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2898 2003–04 |
Legal holidaysSpecifies legal holidays and legislatively recognized days. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2903 2003–04 |
Civil service law/managersDeclares that, for purposes of chapter 41.06 RCW, "manager" means any employee who has substantial responsibility in personnel administration, legislative relations, public information, or the preparation and administration of budgets. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2796 2003–04 |
Basic health planProvides that, to the extent that the administrator adopts, by rule, preexisting condition limitations as part of the benefit package, any such rule must allow an enrollee to credit the period of their continued participation... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2806 2003–04 |
Home warrantiesFinds that explicit, detailed legal standards should be created governing both the functioning of newly constructed homes and the rights and responsibilities of the builder and the homeowner. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2821 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsExempts biodiesel fuel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from Washington State's special fuel taxes if used in a school district or a commercial chartered bus service used in a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2822 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesPermits the Department of Transportation to allow single-occupant, inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2852 2003–04 |
Failure to appear in courtRevises penalties for failure to appear after release on recognizance. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 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 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 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 |