Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5202 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to study the option of providing a health savings account combined with a high deductible health plan. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5869 2005–06 |
Fish plantingRepeals the statute that ties the Department of Fish and Wildlife's (Department) ability to purchase privately-produced triploid trout to the ability of the Department to recover the costs of buying the trout. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 6118 2003–04 |
Cougar controlDirects the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish a three-year pilot program in five counties that allows for the hunting of cougars with dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6415 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitSpecifies standards for industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6600 2003–04 |
Construction liabilitySpecifically applies the six year construction statute of repose to specified registered and licensed persons. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5083 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesProvides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in another state may carry a pistol in this state if the licensing state recognizes a Washington concealed pistol license (CPL); | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6171 2003–04 |
Investigation of schl emplyEstablishes minimum timelines for completion of investigations by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) concerning sexual misconduct by certificated employees. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6274 2003–04 |
Serious offensesEstablishes what constitutes a "serious offense" for the purposes of authorizing involuntary medication to restore a defendant's competency to stand trial; | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 157, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6358 2003–04 |
Offenders/treatment ordersRequires mental health providers, chemical dependency treatment providers, and the Department of Corrections (DOC) to share records and reports with each other regarding offenders who are under supervision by the DOC and are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 166, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6489 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesRequires the Correctional Industries Board (Board) to conduct a threshold analysis, a business impact analysis, and a public hearing for any new or the expansion of an existing class I correctional industry work program to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6598 2003–04 |
Wholesale telecommunicationsClarifies that a public utility district offering wholesale telecommunications services may form a separate utility system or function for telecommunications services. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6601 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsBars lawsuits arising out of claims related to weight gain, obesity, or other generally known conditions caused by long-term consumption of food. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6642 2003–04 |
Family group conferencesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to facilitate a case conference following shelter care. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6643 2003–04 |
Dependent childrenProvides that visitation is the right of the family, including the child and the parent, in cases in which a child is ordered removed from the child's home but the court has not ordered that a termination petition be filed. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6472 2003–04 |
Victims of crimesAdds two definitions of "victim" to the statutes pertaining to juvenile offenders. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6213 2003–04 |
Mntl hlth advance directivesExplicitly states that the provisions regarding inpatient mental health treatment under a mental health advance directive does not preclude the person's detention and treatment under the civil commitment laws. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6337 2003–04 |
Birth certificatesAllows the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to establish the fee for heirloom birth certificates at a level likely to maximize revenues for the Children's Trust Fund. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 5150 2003–04 |
Library trustee electionsAn additional method to remove a trustee is made available to the voters. A library trustee may be removed by a vote of the voters in the district, city, town or county, as the case may be. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5216 2003–04 |
Crmnlly insane examinationsAllows one person to examine the mental health of a defendant who has pled not guilty by reason of insanity or is suspected of not being competent to stand trial. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5255 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityRequires certain agencies to only adopt rules that are derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |