Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2280 2003–04 |
Militia death benefitsExempts the following students from the payment of all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activities fees: The spouse of any member of the organized militia of Washington who lost his or her life or became totally... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2327 2003–04 |
Individual health insurancePolitical subdivisions must assist their retirees and disabled employees in applying for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2334 2003–04 |
Keep kids safe lic platesDirects the department, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington state council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect to work cooperatively to create and design a special keep kids safe license plate for motor... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2365 2003–04 |
Drug courtAuthorizes an offender to make a motion to the court for admission to drug court. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1827 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires institutions of higher education to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1782 2003–04 |
Nonprofit youth orgsEstablishes a competitive grant program to assist nonprofit youth organizations in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential services, excluding outdoor athletic fields. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1003 2003–04 |
Research/technology commCreates the Investing in Innovation grant program for research and technology, administered by The Washington Technology Center (WTC). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 403, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1009 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesProvides that a retailer who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or rented to a minor, a violent video game that they know depicts violence against a public law enforcement officer has committed a class I civil infraction. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1849 2003–04 |
Health care volunteersAuthorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to contact health care professionals to request permission to add their names and contact information to the DOH’s records of potential volunteers to serve in case of a bioterrorism... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1395 2003–04 |
Alcoholic beveragesAllows holders of a restaurant liquor license with a catering endorsement to sell alcohol at a special event open to the public if the event is sponsored by a non-profit organization. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1442 2003–04 |
TimesharesAuthorizes the sale of timeshare interests in certain projects not yet completed. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 2172 2003–04 |
Fuel cell technologyDirects state agencies, when planning for capital construction or renovation, to consider the use of fuel cells and renewable or alternative energy sources as the primary source of power for applications that require an... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1211 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actRequires CPAs and CPA firms to notify the Board of Accountancy (Board) of certain compliance actions and investigations by specified federal agencies and state accountancy boards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1240 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & alcohol fuelEstablishes tax deferrals and exemptions for the manufacture of alcohol fuels and biodiesel fuels and the manufacture of feedstock used for biodiesel fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1275 2003–04 |
HIV insurance programTransfers the human immunodeficiency virus insurance program from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Department of Health. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1784 2003–04 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to implement recommendations to improve the coordination and delivery of mental health treatment... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1102 2003–04 |
Environmental mitigatn sitesA reference to conservancy groups eligible for the Department of Transportation convey environmental sites to is clarified to include national organizations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1519 2003–04 |
Death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a survivor of a Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System member killed in the course of employment is not subject to an... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1597 2003–04 |
Comm drivers' physical examsEliminates the current requirement that an applicant for a commercial driver's license (CDL) or instruction permit provide proof of physical capacity as a condition of receiving the license. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1634 2003–04 |
Res prprty seller disclosureRevises the Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement in areas relating to water, irrigation, and on-site sewer systems, leased systems, structural deficiencies, and new and manufactured homes. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1698 2003–04 |
Outdoor recreation programsRequires membership on the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Account (NOVA) advisory committee to be proportional to recreational interests identified in the NOVA fuel use study. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1037 2003–04 |
Litter tax/food & beveragesProvides a litter tax exemption for retail sales of food and beverages that are consumed indoors on the seller's premises. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1058 2003–04 |
Foster child educationRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to maximize the educational continuity and achievement for foster children. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1061 2003–04 |
Associate deg/apprenticesRequires community and technical colleges to develop associate degree pathways for apprentices, if necessary resources are available and if the local apprenticeship committee and college determine a pathway would benefit apprentices. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |