Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6187 2003–04 |
Supp operating budgetThe 2003-05 biennial appropriations for various agencies are modified. For additional information, see "Supplemental Operating Budget Summary" and "Statewide Summary and Agency Detail" published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6239 2003–04 |
Hi-tech tax incentivesThe B&O tax credit for high technology research and development is extended ten years to January 1, 2015. For persons other than nonprofit institutions, the credit is computed using the person's average tax rate rather than... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6442 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of residential habilitation centers be managed to produce income for deposit into the developmental disabilities community trust... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6516 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnMaximum sizes of church properties are increased for property tax exemption. Churches, their personal property, and their grounds are exempt up to 20 acres, no more than one and one-third acres may be undeveloped and unused,... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6698 2003–04 |
Excise tax accountingUpon a showing of substantial hardship by the taxpayer, the department must allow a taxpayer whose regular books of account are kept on an accrual basis to file returns based upon his cash receipts. "Substantial hardship"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6454 2003–04 |
Student cell phone useLimits the scope of a policy a school district may adopt regarding cell phones and pagers on school grounds, to a policy addressing the use of such devices on school grounds. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2004 |
| SB 5017 2003–04 |
Minors in family businessesExpands the industrial insurance exemption for children employed on the family farm to any employment by a parent of his or her child, except a foster child, on providing written evidence of health insurance coverage for the child. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5018 2003–04 |
VoyeurismThe crime of voyeurism includes knowingly viewing, photographing or filming, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, the intimate areas of another person. It must be done without that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5022 2003–04 |
Growth managementThe governing body of a GMA county or city may by ordinance or resolution establish a procedure for consideration of amendments no more frequently than twice per calendar year. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5152 2003–04 |
Columbia river gorge commThe commission may not issue a land use decision that prohibits reasonable development of a parcel of land unless the commission compensates the owner for the resulting loss in value to the parcel, as determined by the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5192 2003–04 |
Washington tech investmentsAdds two additional voting members to the State Investment Board (board). | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5225 2003–04 |
Rental assistancePermissible uses of the affordable housing recording surcharge for counties are expanded. County revenue generated by the surcharge can be used for rental assistance or vouchers for payment of first and last month's rent and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5242 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersPublic libraries must use Internet filtering software on all library computers available to the public. To the extent technically possible, the filtering software must block access to material on the Internet that is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5282 2003–04 |
Growth management hearingsThe growth management hearings boards are eliminated on the effective date of this legislation. After such date, all appeals of local government decisions relating to development regulations or comprehensive plans, as well as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5402 2003–04 |
General obligation bondsAuthorizes $950 million in state bonds to fund projects appropriated in the 2003-05 Capitol budget, and authorizes $1.05 billion in state bonds to fund additional higher education and K-12 construction projects. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5427 2003–04 |
State expendituresIn addition to the state General Fund, the state expenditure limit is expanded to include appropriations from the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, the Public Safety and Education... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5695 2003–04 |
Buildings/ criminal activityCreates a criminal activity nuisance law. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5701 2003–04 |
Voter registrationThe statement reminding the person of the age and citizenship requirements for voting is changed to a question. The driver's license issuer must provide the person with a voter registration form only if the person answers yes... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5971 2003–04 |
Residential habilitationCloses Fircrest School during the 2003-05 biennium and offers residents the choice of placement at another residential habilitation center, community services, or, if appropriate, a nursing facility. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6049 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesJLARC is directed to periodically contract to update the comparative framework that examines the conditions of higher education facilities. A new "higher education facility preservation" account is created in the state treasury. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5153 2003–04 |
Cnty commissioner electionsEither the board of county commissioners or the county voters by petition of at least 10 percent of the voters voting at the last county general election, with 20 percent of the signatures coming from each of the existing... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| 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 |