Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2051 2003–04 |
Failure to wear safety beltsRemoves the provision in statute declaring that a person's failure to use a seat belt is not negligence, and provides that a person's failure to use a seat belt may be admissible as evidence of negligence in a civil action. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2177 2003–04 |
Air bags in rebuilt vehiclesRequires air bag inspection on rebuilt vehicles. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2180 2003–04 |
Early retirementAllows members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 to retire during a window from September 1, 2003, and February 29, 2004, and elect to withdraw their employee contributions in a lump sum and receive a... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2214 2003–04 |
Trans permit efficiency commExtends the expiration date for the committee to March 31, 2006. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2221 2003–04 |
Steel electric class ferriesDeclares an intent to procure up to five or more ferries designated the San Juan Class to replace the four Steel Electric Class ferries and continue service from Anacortes to Sidney by using construction methods, equipment,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2227 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-step agency performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2230 2003–04 |
Multimodal trans accountDeposits entire registration processing fee, if processed by the Department of Licensing, into the Multimodal Transportation Account. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2232 2003–04 |
Highway improvement bondsProvides authorization for transportation bond sales backed by motor vehicle fund revenues. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2310 2003–04 |
Pistol licensesExplicitly authorizes a temporary emergency concealed pistol license for a person who has been granted a valid antiharassment or protection order. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2343 2003–04 |
School/collective bargainingEstablishes procedures and timelines for negotiating teacher collective bargaining agreements, with requirements for settling negotiation impasses through binding interest arbitration and a prohibition against strikes and lockouts. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2348 2003–04 |
Geoducks in Hood CanalProhibits the Department and Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources from entering into management plans that would allow for the harvest of naturally-occurring geoducks below the mean low tide line of Hood... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2357 2003–04 |
State hospital bedsImposes larger financial penalties on Regional Support Networks that exceed their allocated number of beds at state mental hospitals. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1336 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAuthorizes planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a state grant program for these activities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1338 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsDefines which water rights are held for municipal water supply purposes and establishes provisions regarding such rights. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1036 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationAllows subagents to mail out on-line registration renewals and replacement plates when requested by the customer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1100 2003–04 |
Agricultural productsAlters certain bonding and payment requirements under the commission merchant laws and increases penalties for violations of these laws. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1655 2003–04 |
Special parking privilegesAllows advanced registered nurse practitioners to make determinations about whether an individual qualifies for special parking privileges. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1754 2003–04 |
PoultryUnder certain circumstances, exempts the slaughter and preparation of 1,000 or fewer chickens in a calendar year and their on-farm sale from the requirements of the state's custom slaughter laws. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, 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 2228 2003–04 |
Commute trip reductionEnacts a Business and Occupation and Public Utility Tax credit program of $2.25 million each fiscal year for employers who provide incentives to their employees to participate in a Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| HB 2231 2003–04 |
Trans financing alternativesCreates the Transportation 2003 Account with money in the account being spent on projects identified as Transportation 2003 projects and the debt service on the bonds sold to fund the projects. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 361, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| HB 1252 2003–04 |
Public land statutesConsolidates and updates the statutory language that governs the Department of Natural Resources' upland proprietary responsibilities without making substantive changes. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, 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 |