Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5649 2003–04 |
U. S. food codeThe State Health Board is required to consider the most recent version of the United States Food and Drug Administration's food code for the purpose of adopting state food service rules. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5669 2003–04 |
Termination of heatingThe prohibition against cutting off electricity during the winter months is clarified by deleting an expiration date. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5689 2003–04 |
Annexation interlocal agrmntCities and towns must develop interlocal agreements prior to annexations with the county in which the area to be annexed is located. The interlocal agreement must provide for the division of assets and liabilities, provision... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5700 2003–04 |
Tax-me-more accountThe Tax-Me-More account is established in the state treasury for the deposit of voluntary monetary contributions, donations, gifts, bequests, grants, or other monies. Money from this account may be spent only by appropriation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5702 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEnacts the Transportation Efficiency Act of 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5721 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | 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 5775 2003–04 |
State parks & outdoor recAn excise tax of 0.8 percent is imposed on motor homes, travel trailers or campers. Several categories of motor homes, travel trailers, and campers are exempt from the tax, including unoccupied inventory held for sale and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
| SB 5805 2003–04 |
Skagit watershedRequires the department of fish and wildlife, in coordination with Skagit county, to develop a strategy to address the management, operation, and maintenance of tide gates in the Skagit watershed. The strategy must be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5822 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalAt the request of a city, county, or private party, the department must develop five-year renewable maintenance or mitigation agreements for flood damage repair or reduction under agreed-upon conditions. The HPA must allow for... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5834 2003–04 |
Higher edu veteran fee exmptThe definition of "veteran" is expanded for purposes of the tuition waiver program. The new definition does not require a veteran to have served during a period of war. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5857 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesSmall local exchange companies are exempt from certain regulatory provisions, access charges excepted. Current complaint procedures are modified for small LECs, and new procedures are established for notifying customers of... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5860 2003–04 |
Special purpose districtsProvides that the municipal research council shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract for at least one FTE shall be made with a state agency, educational institution,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5867 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationThe July 1, 2003, expiration date for the retail sales tax exemption and special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is removed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5892 2003–04 |
Livestock identificationThe certified feed lot program is repealed, including the exemption from inspection when cattle are moved from feed lot to immediate slaughter. Also repealed are the annual certified feed lot license fee and the 12 cent per... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5905 2003–04 |
Diseased animalsAdditional flexibility is provided for the director to respond to animal health urgencies and to achieve protection of public and animal health and safety. The quarantine powers of the director are clarified with reasonable... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5941 2003–04 |
Commerce corridorThe Department of Transportation is directed to contract out a study of the feasibility of adding an alternative north-south corridor. The corridor would begin in the vicinity of Lewis County and extend northerly to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5945 2003–04 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsFinds that: (1) It is in the best interest of the state of Washington, the United States of America, and the earth as a whole, to encourage voluntary actions to achieve all economically beneficial reductions of greenhouse gas... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5956 2003–04 |
Identifying livestockThe brand recording fee is changed from the current $35 for a two-year period to $120 for a four-year period. The inspection fee is increased from 60 cents to 90 cents per head. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5981 2003–04 |
Hydraulics projectsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Affirm the power and duties of drainage district commissioners as stated in RCW 85.06.080; (2) Clarify the purpose of the fishway and hydraulic project approval requirements... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |