Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5084 2003–04 |
Jury selectionThe jury source list for a county is composed of all registered voters for the county. In order to be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington, a person must be a registered voter in the county in which he or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5085 2003–04 |
Water recreation facilitiesRCW Chapter 70.90 is repealed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5087 2003–04 |
Water commissionersTwo nonpartisan state government elective offices are created: the Eastern Washington Water Commissioner, elected from the 20 counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and the Western Washington Water Commissioner,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5109 2003–04 |
Open space land classificatnIf up to five acres of land classified under the program that includes a residential home site is removed from the program and the owner sells or transfers the remainder of the property, the owner of the up to five-acre parcel... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5131 2003–04 |
Library computersThe Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney may apply to the superior court for an order authorizing the seizure of library computers used to access web sites or files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
| SB 5151 2003–04 |
Open public meetingsRequirements for meeting notice and location are made more stringent, but emergency exceptions to notice requirements are broadened. An agency must post a meeting agenda in advance of every meeting. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5155 2003–04 |
Educational employee strikeIt is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization to authorize or participate in a strike. It is also unlawful for a school district to authorize a strike or compensate an employee for any day in which the employee... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5158 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyAny person who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school, or any person that has received the equivalent of a high school diploma, is permitted to pay resident... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5184 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxAuthorizes a deduction for health care insurance for senior citizen property tax exemption eligibility. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5230 2003–04 |
Motorcycle equipmentPersons 21 years old or older are not required to wear a motorcycle helmet while riding a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped. Persons under the age of 21 are required to wear a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5243 2003–04 |
Material harmful to minorsDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5246 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationSubagents are granted the same authority as the county auditors to mail replacement plates or registration renewal tabs to Internet payment option customers. The Department of Licensing must provide notice to IPO customers... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5283 2003–04 |
Trainer & minor wage rateThe minimum wage rate for employees under the age of 18 who have been employed for less than 120 days is 80 percent of the state minimum wage rate. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5309 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsAll existing requirements and procedures remain intact, but all appointments to the boards by the Governor, including for unexpired term vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5354 2003–04 |
Growth management planningCounties and cities are provided discretion to prioritize and balance the goals and requirements of the statute. Deference must be given to the local decision-making process over state agency studies, guidelines, model... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5357 2003–04 |
Higher edu faculty childrenThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions may waive all or a portion of tuition and services and activities fees for children of tenured-faculty and children of full-time faculty who have been with an... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5414 2003–04 |
Ballot measure fiscal impactThe statement prepared by OFM must include a description of any projected increase or decrease in the sales tax. If the ballot measure proposes to reduce, in any way, revenues for state government or indirectly for local... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5438 2003–04 |
New jobs tax exemptionsSales and use taxes do not apply to the sale and use of goods used in construction of, machinery and equipment that become a part of , or services and labor performed in respect to a qualified building. A qualified building is... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5460 2003–04 |
Special parking privilegesAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are authorized to determine whether a patient qualifies for special parking privileges. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |