Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5673 2003–04 |
Jail nonliabilityProvides that jails or juvenile detention facilities are not liable for the acts of an offender who has been released from confinement pursuant to a court order or other lawful authority. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6110 2003–04 |
Small trailer license feesSingle-axle personal use trailers under 2,000 pounds must pay an annual license fee of $15. Commercial trailers and trailers held for rent are not included in this lower licensing fee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6128 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission and Salmon Recovery Funding Board are not allowed to include donations of property or property value for purposes of determining a required local match. The board receives authorization... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6194 2003–04 |
Interior designersA system of registering applicants as interior designers is established within the Department of Licensing (DOL). Applicants qualify for registration by paying a fee and providing evidence of (a) recognition by the National... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| 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 6409 2003–04 |
Industrial land banksThe geographic limitations on which counties can designate industrial land banks are removed, so that all counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are eligible to participate. The 2002 and 2007 termination dates... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6421 2003–04 |
Urban growth area planningAfter January 1, 2004, a city or county that designates new critical areas within a UGA or otherwise reduces development potential of land designated for development within a UGA is required to determine the deficiency in... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6460 2003–04 |
Agricultural resource landRemoval of an agricultural resource land designation is authorized, if the result still complies with the Growth Management Act (GMA) goal of conserving agricultural land, with the requirement to adopt development regulations... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6471 2003–04 |
Flood controlA flood control district or other diking or drainage districts located within a county may initiate and prepare a comprehensive flood control management plan with the concurrence of the county legislative authority. Such plans... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6506 2003–04 |
Real estate appraisersAn employee or independent contractor cannot be disciplined for affiliating with an appraiser whose certificate or license has been revoked. A state-certified or state-licensed appraiser can be disciplined for being an... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 6548 2003–04 |
Wildlife crop damageAssessments of wildlife damage are conducted by rangeland experts selected by the parties or if they cannot agree, by experts selected by Washington State University. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) must reimburse... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6562 2003–04 |
Urban storm water runoffAn exception is added for urban storm water runoff regarding certain state-based water pollution discharge standards, including the requirement to use all known available and reasonable methods to prevent and control surface... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 6732 2003–04 |
Stock water accountReliance on a well authorized under the exempt well statute shall serve as evidence of an adequate water supply, with regard to building code permit requirements. The water supply account is created to receive legislative... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6741 2003–04 |
Entertainment materialsDeclares an intent to dedicate the revenues from a tax on the sale and use of adult entertainment materials and services to crime victims' compensation, with an emphasis towards providing services, support, or therapy to those... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| SB 6190 2003–04 |
Water policy & aquifer levelTo offset aquifer depletions due to ground water withdrawals, the department must enter into agreements with the United States and CBP irrigation districts. Such agreements may allow surface water conserved within currently... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6508 2003–04 |
American beef banThe business and occupation tax on the wholesale sales of beef products is suspended for the entity that slaughtered the animal until the bans on the importation of beef and beef products are lifted by Japan, Mexico and the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6572 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingA discussion of problem gambling issues and whether the tribe will consider contributing toward services for problem gambling must be included in compact negotiations conducted after the effective date of this act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6605 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsThe ability of local government to set wage and hour standards different than the minimum standards set by the state is removed. Any local ordinance that conflicts with the state minimum standards that is in effect on July 1,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6606 2003–04 |
Equal access to justice act"Adjudicative proceeding" includes all adjudicative procedures under the Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6662 2003–04 |
Water rights administrationA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |