Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6717 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6297 2003–04 |
Electric utility tax creditThe determination of whether a rural county meets the population density requirements of the bill is made as of the date a contribution to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund is made. References to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6181 2003–04 |
Genetic info/discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 5154 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish, threats, physical harm, and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6687 2003–04 |
State expendituresRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Repeals RCW 43.33A.220 and 43.135.051. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5161 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesThe ergonomic rules adopted by L&I on May 26, 2000 remain in place only as voluntary guidelines, and L&I is directed to not adopt any other rules substantially the same, unless required by Congress or OSHA. L&I must (1)... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5175 2003–04 |
Volunteer fire fightersIncreases the monthly pensions for volunteer fire fighters and reserve officers who serve for 25 years or more by $20 per month. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5464 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing business and occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5506 2003–04 |
Growth management boardsA final order of the board must also clearly state the requirements for compliance by the agency or local government with the board's order. If the board subsequently finds that the agency or local government complies with the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5578 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed holdsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to increase payments to boarding homes to hold beds for residents. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6603 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformDeclares that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6621 2003–04 |
Real estate brokersA person who contracts with a local public agency to acquire real estate for the agency under the agency's right of eminent domain is added to the list of persons exempt from Chapter 18.85 RCW. A local public agency is defined... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6520 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6535 2003–04 |
Motorcycle helmet useDeclares it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6540 2003–04 |
Transportation debt limitThe aggregate principal and interest payments on bonds which are backed by state transportation bond payment revenue may not exceed 22 percent of total state transportation bond payment revenues. State transportation bond... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6477 2003–04 |
Manufactured housingManufactured housing communities are declared to be attached, multifamily housing units for purposes of imposing impact fees. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6492 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 |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6406 2003–04 |
Small businessesA small business that petitions for judicial review within two years of the agency action that it is contesting is not required to exhaust administrative remedies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6430 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2008. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5181 2003–04 |
Software company b&o tax crdThe software B&O tax credit in rural counties is extended until January 1, 2008. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5182 2003–04 |
Info technology b&o tax crdThe B&O tax credit that is offered to businesses that provide information technology help desk services to third parties from a rural county is extended to January 1, 2008. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5254 2003–04 |
Actions against rulesAn individual can file a petition for declaratory judgment to determine the validity of a rule in Thurston County, the county of his or her residence or principal place of business, or in the county where the petitioner owns... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5529 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditThe B&O tax credit for research and development is extended to January 1, 2015. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |