Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dale Brandland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6591 2003–04 |
Forensic pathologyThe fellowship program is eliminated. The Washington State Forensic Investigations Council is charged with oversight of the state forensic pathologist program and setting the state forensic pathologist's salary. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 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 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 6602 2003–04 |
Products liabilityIn a products liability action alleging that an injury was caused by a failure to provide adequate warnings or information with regard to a pharmaceutical product, the defendant is not liable if the warnings or information... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6258 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certA corrections officer is terminated from employment for conviction for any crime: (1) committed on the job; (2) involving dishonesty or false statement; or (3) involving possession of a controlled substance. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 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 6432 2003–04 |
CyberstalkingDeclares that a person is guilty of cyberstalking if he or she, with intent to harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass any other person, makes a communication to the other person or a third party through electronic mail or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 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 5195 2003–04 |
Grain forwardingThe 30-day limitation on forwarding grain during a grain storage emergency, to other warehouses, without reissuing negotiable receipts for the grain, is eliminated. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5197 2003–04 |
Web site addressThe requirement that commercial fertilizer products be labeled with specific internet address information is removed from the fertilizer statute. Commercial fertilizer product labels are to include a statement, to be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5198 2003–04 |
Public hospital districtsAllows reimbursement for travel and living expenses from public hospital districts to candidates for certain public hospital district positions to be extended to accompanying family members. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | 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 5578 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed holdsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to increase payments to boarding homes to hold beds for residents. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5904 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority will negotiate price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6603 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformDeclares that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6629 2003–04 |
Jury serviceReduces the burdens of jury service to increase participation in the jury system. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6520 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6458 2003–04 |
ATM feesDeclares that the owner of an automated teller machine may charge an access fee or surcharge to a customer for the use of the machine. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6474 2003–04 |
Drug purchasing cost controlAny list developed as part of a state agency evidence-based prescription drug program must exclude drugs to treat mental illness. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6507 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6416 2003–04 |
Emergency vehiclesProvides that the equipment and standards review unit shall require a record check of all applicants and drivers for an authorized emergency vehicle permit through the Washington state patrol criminal identification section... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5643 2003–04 |
Digital license platesDOL must implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system by January 1, 2004. All license plates must be manufactured by this system by December 31, 2004. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6028 2003–04 |
Flax seed oil manufacturingThe B&O tax rate on persons engaging in the business of manufacturing flax seed into flax oil, flax seed meal, or flax seed byproducts is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.138 percent. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |