Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Laura Ruderman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1861 2003–04 |
Web-based clearinghouseDirects the Washington Digital Learning Commons to establish a web-based clearinghouse for on-line learning programs and resources available anywhere in the state. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1885 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailProhibits certain practices by senders of unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1911 2003–04 |
Death penaltyExempts persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled from the death penalty. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1939 2003–04 |
Civil unionsRequires that parties to a civil union must satisfy the following criteria in order to establish a civil union: (1) Neither party may be a party to another civil union or a marriage; (2) The parties to the civil union must be... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1942 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteRequires the manufacturers of electronic products to develop, finance, and implement a plan for the collection and recycling of 65 percent of the electronic waste generated each year by that manufacturer. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1948 2003–04 |
Electronic scratch ticketsProvides for the approval, licensing, and playing of electronic scratch ticket games. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1979 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesAffirms the authority of local governments to enact ordinances restricting or prohibiting smoking in public places that are more restrictive than state law. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1987 2003–04 |
Debarment of contractorsDebars vendors from future consideration on contracts with the state for conviction of certain crimes, nonperformance, and failure to follow procedures for a period of up to eight years. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2015 2003–04 |
Small emplyr hlth insuranceVarious statutory requirements relating to health care coverage purchased by small employers are modified or eliminated. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2194 2003–04 |
Senior/fish & wildlife codeDefines a senior as a person sixty-five years old or older for the purposes of the fish and wildlife code. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2343 2003–04 |
School/collective bargainingEstablishes procedures and timelines for negotiating teacher collective bargaining agreements, with requirements for settling negotiation impasses through binding interest arbitration and a prohibition against strikes and lockouts. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1530 2003–04 |
Declaratory judgmentsAllows a petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule to be filed in Clark, Spokane or Whatcom counties, in addition to Thurston County. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1849 2003–04 |
Health care volunteersAuthorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to contact health care professionals to request permission to add their names and contact information to the DOH’s records of potential volunteers to serve in case of a bioterrorism... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1211 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actRequires CPAs and CPA firms to notify the Board of Accountancy (Board) of certain compliance actions and investigations by specified federal agencies and state accountancy boards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1240 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & alcohol fuelEstablishes tax deferrals and exemptions for the manufacture of alcohol fuels and biodiesel fuels and the manufacture of feedstock used for biodiesel fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1001 2003–04 |
VoyeurismAmends the crime of voyeurism to include viewing, photographing or filming the portion of a person's body or undergarments that is covered by clothing and intended to be protected from public view. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| HB 1128 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentProhibits an insurer from taking an adverse underwriting action against an insured as the result of an insurance claim stemming from the crime of malicious harassment. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1213 2003–04 |
Board & comm eliminationsEliminates a number of state boards, councils, and commissions and some related responsibilities of these entities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1222 2003–04 |
Voter accessibilityEstablishes certification standards for visually impaired voting technology and systems. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1605 2003–04 |
Justice information networkEstablishes the Washington Integrated Justice Information Board to plan and develop a single automated source for justice information. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1813 2003–04 |
Employment/disabled personsDefines vendor in good standing as a business owned and operated by persons with disabilities or a community rehabilitation program that has achieved or made progress in enhancing employment opportunities for disadvantaged... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2007 2003–04 |
Commercial text messagesProhibits businesses in the state of Washington from sending commercial electronic text messages to a telephone number assigned to a Washington resident for cellular or page service equipped with short message capability. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |