Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Janéa Holmquist Newbry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2869 2003–04 |
Salmon recovery funding brdDeclares that the board may not fund fee simple land acquisition projects in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute seventy-five percent or more of the total area of the county. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 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 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | 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 2620 2003–04 |
Livestock brand feesProvides that a person who is seventy or more years of age who applies to the department to record a brand under this act is exempt from paying a recording fee if the person owns not more than a total of ten head of cattle and... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2640 2003–04 |
TRS plan 1 rehireDefines separation from service in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) as excluding circumstances where an employee and his or her employer have an oral or written agreement to return to work following termination. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2589 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockAuthorizes treble damages for damaging livestock. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2592 2003–04 |
Driver's license issuanceDeclares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2599 2003–04 |
Abortion/informed consentProvides that no abortion shall be performed or induced except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2617 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationEstablishes parental notification requirements for abortion. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2551 2003–04 |
Parks & recreation commAdds four legislative members to the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) from each of the major caucuses in the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2552 2003–04 |
Implied consent warningsRequires additional warnings be given to a driver under arrest for drunk driving. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1231 2003–04 |
Direct petition annexationProvides a new direct petition annexation method for municipal annexations of inhabited land based on signatures of owners of a majority of the acreage and a majority of registered voters. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1334 2003–04 |
Rule-making assessmentsRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1570 2003–04 |
Poet laureateCreates the position of state Poet Laureate to promote and encourage poetry within the state. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1999 2003–04 |
Water conservation measuresExempts water resulting from conservation measures from relinquishment and allows the use of the conserved water under the water transfer laws under certain circumstances | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2434 2003–04 |
Agency rules & leg hearingsProvides that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the legislature has had the opportunity to hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. Declares that this act does not apply to: (1) Emergency rules adopted in... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1042 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditIncreases certain business and occupation tax credit, exemption, and filing threshold amounts. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1043 2003–04 |
State mandates on school disAllows a school district to decline to comply with a state mandate if state funding is insufficient. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1044 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases 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 12, 2004 |
| HB 1070 2003–04 |
Minors/mental hlth treatmentRequires parental consent for mental health and chemical dependency treatment of minors under the age of 16. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1194 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequiring public and private schools to teach and display the Declaration of Independence and the state and federal constitutions. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1270 2003–04 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake ongoing independent, objective, and comprehensive performance audits of state government, which shall be performed in accordance with government auditing standards and funded by the general fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1305 2003–04 |
Employment informationProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance, conduct, or other work-related information to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1309 2003–04 |
Agency rule authorityProvides that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule unless the legislature has had the opportunity to consider the proposed rule during a regular session or special legislative session as defined in Article II, section 12 of... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |