Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5910 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides operators or users of sport shooting ranges immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution in matters relating to noise or nuisance if the range is in compliance with any noise control laws or ordinances that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6288 2003–04 |
Tribes/CERBReferences to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities," the section of the CERB statute relating to grants, and the section relating to application for CERB funds. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6607 2003–04 |
HVAC contractor regualtionsBy December 31, 2004, L&I must develop and submit a plan to the Legislature to create a board, separate from the Electrical Board, to advise L&I on the development of a non-duplicative regulatory scheme to define and govern... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6743 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2004 |
| SB 5308 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsBoards may review adopted comprehensive plans and development regulations only for compliance of the local government adoption or amendment actions with the procedural requirements of the statute. Boards may issue an order of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5423 2003–04 |
Physical fitness taxationPhysical fitness services are removed from the definition of retail services as of July 1, 2006. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5447 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsA city cannot assume all or part of a water-sewer district serving more than 30,000 and containing the territory of four or more cities, or three cities and unincorporated territory of more than 500 acres, unless voters of the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5537 2003–04 |
Light rail transit systemA regional transit authority may not implement a light rail system in a county with a population over 1.5 million persons unless a measure providing funding for the light rail system is submitted to the voters and subsequently... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6305 2003–04 |
Tow trucksThe business location of a registered tow truck operator serves as its business location for all purposes including for business licensure. Registered tow truck operators are exempt from licensing in a political subdivision... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6333 2003–04 |
Metal detectorsThe intent of the Legislature is that the significant archaeological resources on state park lands should be protected, but the Legislature also recognizes the recreational use of metal detectors in state parks is a legitimate... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6362 2003–04 |
Issuance of liquor licensesIf an application for a liquor license is for property or premises owned by a county but located within an incorporated city or town, the notice of the application is only given to the county legislative authority. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6394 2003–04 |
Workers' comp settlementA worker and an employer may enter into a final settlement agreement for one or more workers' compensation claims. This agreement may bind the parties to any and all aspects of a claim. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6421 2003–04 |
Urban growth area planningAfter January 1, 2004, a city or county that designates new critical areas within a UGA or otherwise reduces development potential of land designated for development within a UGA is required to determine the deficiency in... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6602 2003–04 |
Products liabilityIn a products liability action alleging that an injury was caused by a failure to provide adequate warnings or information with regard to a pharmaceutical product, the defendant is not liable if the warnings or information... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6497 2003–04 |
Work force trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6627 2003–04 |
Small business incubator prgThe Small Business Incubator Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The department is to award up to $125,000 per year to small business incubators for operations and support services. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6628 2003–04 |
Nonprofit orgs property taxA tax exemption is provided for real and personal property of those nonprofit organizations using the property to either: (1) assist startup and expanding businesses by providing education, training and employment of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5553 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionThe Residential Landlord Tenant Act is amended to provide an alternative relief mechanism for landlords or neighbors with tenants involved in criminal activity or unlawful civil disruptions. The revised statute provides a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6661 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsThe assumption of a water-sewer district with fewer than 250 customers by a code city with more than 100,000 people is authorized under specified circumstances until December 31, 2006, even when none of the district is within... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |