Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Luke Esser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6351 2003–04 |
Special meeting notificationThe 24-hour notice requirement for special meetings in the Open Public Meetings Act is updated to allow notice by fax and electronic mail. In addition, the notice requirement is updated to allow waivers by fax or electronic mail. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6408 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockNonambulatory livestock are defined as cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, or other equine that cannot rise from a recumbent position or cannot walk. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she knowingly... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6526 2003–04 |
JudgmentsA uniform method of transferring municipal court judgments into district courts is set forth. District courts are authorized to enforce money judgments entered in any municipal court or department. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6529 2003–04 |
Senate confirmation on apptsGubernatorial appointees, subject to Senate confirmation, continue to serve until rejected by a vote of the Senate. If the Senate does not act before the conclusion of the next regularly scheduled legislative session, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6573 2003–04 |
Recording of instrumentsInstruments presented to the county auditor for recording shall not include a social security number, date of birth identified with a particular person or the maiden name of a person's parent so as to be identified with a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6639 2003–04 |
Absentee & mail ballotsFor an absentee ballot to be counted, the identification envelope must be signed by the date of election or primary and be in the county auditor's office before the polls close on election or primary day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6684 2003–04 |
Chemical dependencyThe director of the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse of the Department of Social and Health Services must convene a work group to develop written protocols for the production of accurate chemical dependency assessments... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6697 2003–04 |
Fed trans enhancement fundsThe bill assumes that Congress will soon pass a new surface transportation act that includes enhancement funds. A statewide steering committee that has the same membership as the 1991 steering committee is established, except... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5708 2003–04 |
Nonparent visitation rightsAllows a nonparent to petition for visitation with a child only during a pending dissolution or legal separation and prior to the entry of the order establishing the initial permanent parenting plan. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6371 2003–04 |
Repeat DUI offensesDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI within a five-year period, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6564 2003–04 |
Drivers' licensesA person who has had his or her driver's license suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, driving without insurance, or committing multiple driving offenses within a specified period of time may apply for an occupational... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 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 5166 2003–04 |
HOV lanes/police carsThe authority for DOT and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited such that law enforcement vehicles may not be prohibited from using HOV lanes. "Law... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6068 2003–04 |
Vehicle dealer feesVehicle dealers are authorized to charge a documentary service fee of up to $35 per vehicle sale or lease. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6557 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesCompanies classified as CLECs are exempt from the same regulatory requirements as small local exchange companies that serve less than 2 percent of the access lines in the state. CLECs are also subject to the same reporting... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6656 2003–04 |
Telephone assistance programDSHS must convene a work group to review the current structure and funding of WTAP. The work group must consist of representatives from telecommunications providers, OFM, WUTC, the Office of Public Counsel, and community... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6661 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsThe assumption of a water-sewer district with fewer than 250 customers by a code city with more than 100,000 people is authorized under specified circumstances until December 31, 2006, even when none of the district is within... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6499 2003–04 |
Leg bldg wireless networkThe Joint Legislative Systems Committee (JLSC), the Department of Information Services (DIS), and the Department of General Administration (GA) must deploy a pilot wireless network in the Capitol Building in 2004. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 5089 2003–04 |
Fire fighters' retirementEMTs who are dual members in PERS and LEOFF Plans 2 are allowed to transfer past PERS service credit into LEOFF 2. Under LEOFF 2, members may retire at 53 years of age without a reduction in benefits, or as early as age 50... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5161 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesThe ergonomic rules adopted by L&I on May 26, 2000 remain in place only as voluntary guidelines, and L&I is directed to not adopt any other rules substantially the same, unless required by Congress or OSHA. L&I must (1)... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5269 2003–04 |
Building map info systemCreating a building mapping information system. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5367 2003–04 |
Railroad crossingsThe general apportionment schedule for installation costs of signals and warning devices at public-access railroad crossings is changed so that the first $20,000 in costs are apportioned to the Grade Crossing Protective Fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5464 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing business and occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |