Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6113 2003–04 |
Rural county sales & use taxClarifies the purpose of the rural county sales and use tax is revenue to finance public facilities projects that promote economic development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6261 2003–04 |
Juror paymentAmends the juror compensation statute to change references to "compensation" to references to "expense payments." | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6688 2003–04 |
Help kids speak lic plateEstablishes a "Helping Kids Speak" special license plate series. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6240 2003–04 |
Rural county tax incentivesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 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 5052 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that significant legislative rules adopted before December 1 of each year do not take effect until after the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 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 5319 2003–04 |
Call centersSales and use tax exemptions are provided to call centers that are located in rural counties, community empowerment zones, or counties smaller than 225 square miles that commence operation after July 1, 2004: 1. machinery and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5364 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements within an increment area using increases in local sales and use tax revenues, as well as matching state sales and use tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5378 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. Calculation of Wages . Wages are defined as the gross renumeration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 |
| SB 6157 2003–04 |
Public utility tax exemptionAn exemption from the state PUT is provided for sales of electricity to chlor-alkali and sodium cholorate electrolytic processing businesses effective July 1, 2004. This exemption does not include direct service industrial... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6180 2003–04 |
Genetic testing/employmentProhibits employers from requiring their employees submit genetic information or submit to genetic screening as a condition of employment. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6196 2003–04 |
First-time home buyerThe Legislature declares its intent to increase the density at which residential development is allowed outside of urban growth areas in counties where housing is determined not to be affordable for first-time home buyers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6217 2003–04 |
Regulatory improvement cntrCreates a public-private research project to make recommendations on the revision and streamlining of environmental permits. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6238 2003–04 |
Rural developmentModifies Growth Management Act (GMA) provisions for the development and redevelopment of qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs). | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6281 2003–04 |
Hanford investment fundAllows the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee to adopt (1) rules for the administration of the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund and (2) a spending strategy; and eliminates the requirement that the committee... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6285 2003–04 |
TrappingIt is illegal to use body-gripping traps to capture wild animals or wild birds, except for nuisance species, without a trapping permit issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Trapping permits may be issued for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6317 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationThe general rule that self-insured employers are vested with the powers and duties necessary to process many aspects of workers' compensation claims of their injured workers without prior approval or consent of L&I is... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |