Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5406 2005–06 |
MedicareConforms state statutes related to Medicare supplemental insurance policies with the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 6599 2003–04 |
CholinesteraseRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), in implementing any rule on cholinesterase monitoring, to collect and analyze certain data to determine whether cholinesterase testing is warranted. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 272, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5677 2003–04 |
Education policy boardsRequires an annual meeting of the State Board of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6242 2003–04 |
Land acquisitionsThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation must submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor regarding public acquisition of habitat and recreational lands. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6554 2003–04 |
Health profession credentialAmends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and psychologists with regard to education, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, 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 6155 2003–04 |
Horticultural pestsAllows the burning of removed cultivated orchard trees in areas of the state where outdoor burning is not generally prohibited if the legislative authority of the county determines that burning will help prevent or control the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6237 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAllows accessory uses on agricultural lands specifically designated under the Growth Management Act that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6488 2003–04 |
Agricultural lands studyRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide a report regarding the designation of agricultural lands in certain counties to the Senate Committee on Land Use and Planning by December 1, 2004. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5797 2003–04 |
Adult family home inspectionThe Department of Social and Health Services may inspect adult family homes every 24 months, if they have had three consecutive inspections without a citation. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, 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 6160 2003–04 |
Boarding & nursing homesRequires daily contact between licensees and inspectors. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6225 2003–04 |
Boarding homesAllows Boarding Homes more flexibility in the level of care they may provide. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 142, 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 6494 2003–04 |
Social security numbersProhibits health carriers from including an enrollee's social security number on their authorization card. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 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 6478 2003–04 |
EphedrineMakes it a class C felony for a wholesaler to sell ephedrine products directly to consumers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6304 2003–04 |
Aluminum smelters tax reliefThe business and occupation (B&O) tax rate under manufacturing and wholesaling are reduced for aluminum smelters to 0.2904 percent through 2006. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 6255 2003–04 |
Criminal background checksRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to conduct a study on how to improve the criminal | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5053 2003–04 |
Agency rules/adoptingRequires state agencies to have specific legislative authority before adopting rules that exceed federal standards or policies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5728 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformMakes a number of changes to the law relating to medical malpractice in the areas of: limitations on damages; statute of limitations; pre-suit notice; mandatory mediation and binding arbitration; collateral sources; burden of... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |