Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Hale
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5331 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsOverview . Municipalities and public water systems are authorized to keep the needed portion of their existing water rights--protected from relinquishment through nonuse--and to use them throughout their authorized service... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5332 2003–04 |
Watershed planningChapter 90.82 RCW is amended to create a structure for local oversight, to be performed by the planning unit or an alternative group. A detailed watershed implementation plan with specific agreements, funding sources and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5333 2003–04 |
Trust water rights programsTwo trust water rights programs--one applying to the Yakima River Basin and one for the rest of the state--are consolidated. Procedures for placing water rights in the consolidated trust water rights program, and for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5334 2003–04 |
Construction of wellsChanges to Ground Water Rights Allowed Through the Amendment Process . DOE may issue amendments where a different body of public ground water is tapped so long as any replacement or additional well is located within the same... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5357 2003–04 |
Higher edu faculty childrenThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions may waive all or a portion of tuition and services and activities fees for children of tenured-faculty and children of full-time faculty who have been with an... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5359 2003–04 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington state economic development commission to replace the governor's small business improvement council. Repeals RCW 43.175.010, 43.175.020, and 43.175.901. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5381 2003–04 |
HydrologyHydrogeology is defined as a "specialty" with regard to geologist licensure. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5388 2003–04 |
Employment informationAn employer providing information about a current or former employee's job performance in response to a specific request from what the employer reasonably believes to be an employment agency or prospective employer is presumed... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5476 2003–04 |
Higher edu tuition exemptionThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions are required to give tuition waivers to spouses and children of killed or disabled law enforcement officers and firefighters. Eligible children must begin... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5511 2003–04 |
Long-term care providersNo rule adopted after January 1, 2003, changing eligibility standards for adult day services may be implemented until the department has conducted a rate review of adult day services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5528 2003–04 |
Commission appointmentsThe five members appointed by the Director of Financial Institutions to the Escrow Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. The gubernatorial appointments to the Real Estate Commission and the State Advisory Committee to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5530 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe expiration dates of the B&O tax credit and the sales and use tax deferral programs for high-tech research and development are removed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5535 2003–04 |
Death benefitsProvides that the retirement allowance of a member who is killed in the course of employment, as determined by the director of the department of labor and industries, is not subject to an actuarial reduction. The member's... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5543 2003–04 |
Governmental liabilityDeclares that, while acting in its governmental capacity, the state is liable only to the extent that the actions or omissions of its officers, employees, or agents constitute gross negligence. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5605 2003–04 |
HOV lanesThe Department of Licensing is directed to issue an optional identifier that allows vehicle owners to use the HOV lanes. The cost of the identifier is $500 per year and a $5 cost may be collected for issuing the identifier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5639 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 12, 2004 |
| SB 5655 2003–04 |
Natural resource agenciesThe powers and duties of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife are each amended to require that regulatory activities that implement federal law delegated to the state or are specifically required... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5681 2003–04 |
Minimum wagesThe minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for those months that the Washington employment rate was lower than the national employment rate. An employer may pay an employee who is under 18 and who is not... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5699 2003–04 |
State patrol survivor bnftsAuthorizes certain benefits for surviving spouses and children of state patrol officers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5703 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe B&O tax credit for job creation in rural areas is allowed if the new employment positions created number at least 30 in smaller rural counties having a population of less than 50,000, or at least 50 in larger rural... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5750 2003–04 |
Rec & conservation trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include commercial, agricultural, and forested lands. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5768 2003–04 |
Minimum tipped wage rateThe department must establish an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate each year. The adjusted minimum tipped wage rate must be equal to 50 percent of the state's adjusted minimum wage rate, but no less than $7.01 per hour. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |