Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5583 2003–04 |
Economic developmentThe expanded definition of "rural county," that includes counties smaller than 225 square miles, is applied to the other six rural tax incentive programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5614 2003–04 |
Rural county tax deferralThe rural county sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2008. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5668 2003–04 |
Hotel-motel taxesAny municipality that imposes a lodging tax, or a change to the tax, where more than $5,000 was generated under the fund during the previous year, must establish a lodging tax committee, composed of up to seven members. One... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5915 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsOne representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe is added to the board members appointed by the Governor. References to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities" and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5983 2003–04 |
Excise tax incentivesAn international company investing in Washington is included within the definition of person in the state's tax code. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6348 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsIn addition to cities, duly established public water-sewer districts are declared to be appropriate providers of sewer and water services under the Growth Management Act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6349 2003–04 |
Tax on Indian tribe propertyProperty belonging exclusively to a federally-recognized Indian tribe and that is used exclusively for tribal government services is exempt from the property tax. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6353 2003–04 |
Building & energy codesAdopts state building and energy codes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6390 2003–04 |
Pblc improvement contractsThe public body party to the contract has a statutory lien to retainage held in trust by it. The public body's position is third, after materials and before Title 82 taxes. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6392 2003–04 |
Workers' compensation claimsL&I must enter an order allowing or denying a claim for industrial insurance benefits within 90 days from the date the claim is filed with L&I. L&I is permitted to contract with individuals, businesses or nonprofit... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6393 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/managed careL&I may furnish to some or all workers covered by the state workers' compensation fund and the self-insurers may furnish to its workers, medical, surgical and hospital care and services through a managed care arrangement for... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6318 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersL&I must contract with a service organization or third-party administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insurers. The L&I director selects the service organization or third-party administrator through a competitive... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6167 2003–04 |
Research & dev b & o taxExtends the expiration date on the research and development business and occupation tax credit to January 1, 2010. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6168 2003–04 |
High-tech sales & use tx defExtends the expiration date for the high-technology research and development sales and use tax deferral program to July 1, 2009. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6170 2003–04 |
School employee misconductStarting on July 1, 2004, school districts are prohibited from entering into any agreements or engaging in any activity that has the effect of sealing or expunging records of misconduct. Information concerning alleged... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6186 2003–04 |
Recreation legacy trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include lands suitable for commercial and natural resource management, but may not include private land primarily suited to commercial agriculture. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6219 2003–04 |
Coach disciplinary infoWIAA or any other voluntary nonprofit entity chosen by a school district board of directors is given authority to create and maintain a website that lists coaches who have any disciplinary action taken against them by a school... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6221 2003–04 |
Wetland mitigationThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is authorized to accept public and private funds for the purpose of creating an endowment to fund long-term monitoring, maintenance, and management of compensatory mitigation sites and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5021 2003–04 |
Education employee benefitsFunds appropriated for the salaries and compensation of certificated school district employees must not be used for sick leave benefits, compensation, or health benefits during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5036 2003–04 |
Privatizing liquor salesFinds that the present system of state control includes a markup amount at distribution that generates revenue for the state and local governments, and that this markup will be eliminated when liquor sales and distribution are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5040 2003–04 |
Harbor linesThe Harbor Line Commission is given authority to revise harbor lines in all areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5041 2003–04 |
Dept of natural resourcesThe rent for qualifying marinas is set at the June 30, 2002 amount with annual increases at the Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton Consumer Price Index, but not to exceed 5 percent. To qualify for the new rate formula, marinas must have... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |