Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce McDonald
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3030 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.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2944 2003–04 |
College textbook taxationDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to: (1) Required college textbooks sold by an institution of higher education or at a bookstore whose principal place of business is in Washington state to enrolled... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2900 2003–04 |
HVAC/refrigeration specialtyProvides that, before December 1, 2004, a person who provides evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that he or she has worked in the HVAC/refrigeration specialty for a minimum of eight thousand hours may... | 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 2868 2003–04 |
Felony sex offenderIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a felony sex offender. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2873 2003–04 |
Military family assistanceDeclares an intent that, to the extent of available funds, the program shall be available to provide temporary financial assistance to families with members currently serving in the Washington national guard whose gross family... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | 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 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 2760 2003–04 |
Food in schoolsLimits the types of beverages and competitive foods that may be sold in elementary schools, middle schools, and junior high schools. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 2581 2003–04 |
Public sealsProvides that a seal of court or public office, when required to any writ, process, or proceeding to authenticate a copy of any record or document, may be affixed by making in inked, printed, or embossed impression directly on... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2602 2003–04 |
Driver instructionProvides that "concurrent method of instruction" means the behind-the-wheel component of driver training instruction is integrated with the classroom component of driver training instruction. Provides that "consecutive method... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2603 2003–04 |
Driving instructorsProvides that a ninety-day temporary license will be issued immediately upon the satisfactory completion of both the examination requirements in RCW 46.82.330 and the background clearance as prescribed in RCW 46.82.325. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 1124 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1146 2003–04 |
Affordable housing adv boardAdds a representative of for-profit rental housing owners to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1164 2003–04 |
OptometryAllows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1192 2003–04 |
Student catheterizationAllows school district employees, other than nurses, to refuse to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterizations. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1287 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailExplicitly provides that district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions for violations of the commercial e-mail laws. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1459 2003–04 |
Wine/farmers marketsAllows a Washington winery to obtain an endorsement from the Liquor Control Board to sell bottled wines at qualifying farmers markets. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1472 2003–04 |
Clean and sober housingCreates provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that apply to "drug and alcohol free housing." | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1996 2003–04 |
Low-income housing fundsPermits local governments to use the Housing Trust Fund for building operation and maintenance costs of housing projects or units within housing projects that are eligible to receive housing trust funds. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2409 2003–04 |
Reimbursement from pblc emplFinds that citizens, through their government, are frequently unable to collect reimbursement from officers and employees who receive compensation while on paid leave while being investigated for and ultimately convicted of... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |