Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5924 2003–04 |
Laboratory recordsRequests for records related to testing performed on deceased individuals in death investigations and on living suspects in impaired driving cases must be made to the agency that submitted the material for analysis. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5930 2003–04 |
Lead-based paint activitiesDirects the department of health to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program will continue the current efforts of the department to identify... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5932 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates the cross-base highway, state route number 704, beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in south Pierce county, thence easterly across Fort Lewis to a junction with state route number 7. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5945 2003–04 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsFinds that: (1) It is in the best interest of the state of Washington, the United States of America, and the earth as a whole, to encourage voluntary actions to achieve all economically beneficial reductions of greenhouse gas... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6006 2003–04 |
County & city financial asstRecognizes that communities around the state have different economic environments and one method of financing local services does not work for all communities. Recognizes that some communities have public safety, human... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6014 2003–04 |
Civil unionsRequires that parties to a civil union must satisfy the following criteria in order to establish a civil union: (1) Neither party may be a party to another civil union or a marriage; (2) The parties to the civil union must be... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6030 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctsProvides that district tax revenue must be allocated proportionately to the member counties based on the share of tax revenue each county generates. The tax revenue allocated to a county must be used to finance costs incurred... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6070 2003–04 |
Veterans/preferential trtmntExempts veterans from Initiative Measure No. 200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6077 2003–04 |
Patient safetyRequires the secretary to increase the licensing fee established under RCW 43.70.110 for health care professionals and facilities designated in this act by one percent of the amount of the applicable annual licensing fee. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6078 2003–04 |
House-banked cardroomsProvides that after the effective date of this act, the gambling commission shall neither accept nor consider any new application from any entity for a license to operate a house-banked cardroom. Revises the definition of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6080 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesFinds there is a compelling interest to curb hostile and antisocial behavior in Washington's youth and to foster respect for public law enforcement officers. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6100 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the 2004 presidential primary. Makes an appropriation and amends 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 s 118 (uncodified). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6102 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary in 2004. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5659 2003–04 |
Local government fundingProvides new retail sales and use tax authority, subject to voter approval, of up to 0.3 percent to counties. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5389 2003–04 |
Clean and sober housingCreates provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that apply to "drug and alcohol free" housing. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5990 2003–04 |
Supervision of offendersChanges the amount of earned release time certain offenders may earn. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5450 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5586 2003–04 |
Lead-based paint activitiesEstablishes a state program for worker training, certification, and training program accreditation for lead-based paint activities at the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5473 2003–04 |
Law officer trainingDirects the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to offer a training session on how law enforcement officers should interact with people with developmental disabilities or mental illness. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5379 2003–04 |
Dependency petition hearingsRequires that all dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings be open to the public unless the court determines the hearing should be closed based on the interests of the child or request of the parent. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5410 2003–04 |
Sex offender public infoAllows the statewide registered sex offender web site to contain information regarding level II sex offenders. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5991 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesChanges the minimum staffing ratios at the Secure Community Transition Facility on McNeil Island to one staff member to three residents during waking hours, and one staff member to four residents during normal sleeping hours. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5133 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5783 2003–04 |
Sales and use tax agreementEnacts an extensive set of changes recommended in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |