Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Toby Nixon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2937 2003–04 |
Tax exemption/biodiesel fuelExempts one hundred percent biodiesel fuel from the additional special fuel tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2939 2003–04 |
Health care providersAuthorizes the commission to initiate an investigation and disciplinary proceedings under chapter 18.130 RCW against any physician based upon any information contained in a report received under this act. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2887 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnIncreases the acreage limitations for church-owned property exempt from property taxes. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2899 2003–04 |
Duties of utility to serveSpecifies the duty of publicly owned utilities to serve within their service areas. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2829 2003–04 |
Urban growth areasAllows a boundary review board to initiate a review to establish a planning boundary encompassing qualifying unincorporated territory. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | 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 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 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 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 2766 2003–04 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2775 2003–04 |
School district leviesRevises the school district levy base calculation. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2789 2003–04 |
Health info for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2653 2003–04 |
Water storage facilitiesProvides that RCW 90.03.250 does not apply to rain barrels, cisterns, and other similar facilities for capturing runoff from roofs, paved areas, and other hard surfaces on a single residential, commercial, or industrial... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2674 2003–04 |
Self-employment assistanceEstablishes a self-employment assistance program. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2678 2003–04 |
Transfer studentsProvides that, if a concerted work stoppage or strike by teachers in a school district continues for one or more regularly scheduled school days, the students residing in and currently enrolled in that district are eligible to... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2560 2003–04 |
Internet taxationExtends the restriction on local government taxation of internet services to July 1, 2006. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2567 2003–04 |
Fire resistant roofingProvides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2576 2003–04 |
Studded tiresRemoves reference to studded tires as traction equipment on motor vehicles. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2587 2003–04 |
Safety belt exemptionAuthorizes a safety belt exemption sticker to be displayed in a vehicle carrying a person who is unable to wear a safety belt for medical or physical reasons. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2592 2003–04 |
Driver's license issuanceDeclares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2605 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningSpecifies that outdoor burning may be allowed in an area of the state that is not actively deemed a nonattainment area by the state or federal government, unless other provisions in state law require otherwise. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |