Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5614 2003–04 |
Rural county tax deferralThe rural county sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2008. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5668 2003–04 |
Hotel-motel taxesAny municipality that imposes a lodging tax, or a change to the tax, where more than $5,000 was generated under the fund during the previous year, must establish a lodging tax committee, composed of up to seven members. One... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| 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 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 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6167 2003–04 |
Research & dev b & o taxExtends the expiration date on the research and development business and occupation tax credit to January 1, 2010. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6168 2003–04 |
High-tech sales & use tx defExtends the expiration date for the high-technology research and development sales and use tax deferral program to July 1, 2009. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6169 2003–04 |
Electronic mail filtersElectronic mail service providers must, upon request, use filtering software to block the transmission of unsolicited bulk commercial electronic mail messages to requesting customers. Customers may seek actual damages for a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6170 2003–04 |
School employee misconductStarting on July 1, 2004, school districts are prohibited from entering into any agreements or engaging in any activity that has the effect of sealing or expunging records of misconduct. Information concerning alleged... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6176 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailDeclares that, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a person may not do any of the following: (1) Initiate or advertise in unsolicited commercial electronic mail from Washington or advertise in unsolicited electronic... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6207 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsWater-sewer districts are given a choice in methods of contracting for professional engineering services. The district may use the general provisions for this type of contract or use the provisions specific to water-sewer districts. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6223 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationPhysicians must notify one of the parents of a pregnant minor woman at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. An exception can be granted in a medical emergency. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6152 2003–04 |
Intermediate driver's lcnsRevises intermediate drivers' license law. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5054 2003–04 |
Administrative rule noticeFor some newly effective rules, agencies must make a good faith effort to notify businesses affected by the rule of the rule's requirements and how the business can get help with complying. This requirement applies up to 200... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5069 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct assmptnsA new process is established for the assumption of a water-sewer district. In the event a city has adopted a resolution or ordinance to assume all or part of a water-sewer district, the city must then petition the district to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5072 2003–04 |
School district leviesDeclares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5078 2003–04 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsAll rights and powers of metropolitan municipal corporations are retained, but metropolitan municipal corporations may not condemn land for an "essential public facility" as provided for in the Growth Management Act (GMA) at a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5081 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationThe Department of Licensing may not issue a driver's license, driver's instruction permit, an agricultural driving permit, or an identicard to a person who has not proven that the person is lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5118 2003–04 |
Mortgage lending fraudThe mortgage lending fraud prosecution account is created. The purpose of this account is to fund criminal prosecution of mortgage lending fraud crimes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5136 2003–04 |
Higher education boardThe Higher Education Coordinating Board consists of 11 members, one of whom is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Superintendent of Public Instruction serves on the board as a nonvoting member while serving in office. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |