Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6010 2003–04 |
DUIRevises provisions involving alcohol-related offenses. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6015 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. Prohibits abortion not based on factors delineated in Roe and its progeny. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6050 2003–04 |
Marine facilitiesLeasing of the graving facility for vessel construction, overhaul or repair is restricted, except when a fair market rate is charged for the use of the facility. Fair market rate is determined by a survey of rates at marine... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6075 2003–04 |
Prevailing wagesThe prevailing wage is determined by January 1, 2004, by the industrial statistician using a stratified random sampling method. An 11 member Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee is established comprised of representatives from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6078 2003–04 |
House-banked cardroomsProvides that after the effective date of this act, the gambling commission shall neither accept nor consider any new application from any entity for a license to operate a house-banked cardroom. Revises the definition of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6142 2003–04 |
Veterans' reliefDeclares an intent that each county develop programs or procedures that are consistent with the welfare of the indigent and suffering veteran and eligible family members and that adequately include the veterans' community at... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6088 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug program to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 5659 2003–04 |
Local government fundingProvides new retail sales and use tax authority, subject to voter approval, of up to 0.3 percent to counties. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5769 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctAuthorizes a Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) to issue bonds up to constitutional limitations. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5776 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsCreates a new hearings board called the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board (ELUHB). | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5898 2003–04 |
Recreational boatingDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Boating Safety Advisory Council to research and recommend ways to reduce boating accidents, fatalities, and near misses. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5935 2003–04 |
State patrol fire serviceResponsibility for the state Fire Services Mobilization Plan is moved to the Washington State Patrol. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5748 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-stepagency performance review and audit process. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5245 2003–04 |
Legislators/trans planningMakes legislators whose districts are within a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) ex-officio non voting members of the RTPO. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5247 2003–04 |
Local option fuel taxAuthorizes a county to impose a local option fuel tax at a rate of 10 percent of the state fuel tax rate for Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) purposes. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5284 2003–04 |
Vehicle traction equipmentThe penalty classification for failing to use required traction equipment is reduced from being a misdemeanor, to being a traffic infraction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5409 2003–04 |
Direct petition annexationEstablishes a new direct petition annexation method for municipal annexations of inhabited land based on signatures of owners of a majority of the acreage and a majority of registered voters. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5450 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5889 2003–04 |
Animal feeding operationsTransfers the dairy nutrient management program to the Department of Agriculture. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5891 2003–04 |
Livestock identificationBroadens the nature of "livestock identification" to include expressly the examination of documents regarding ownership. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5065 2003–04 |
Geologist licenseExtends the "grandfather" period for geologists to become licensed without taking an examination. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5204 2003–04 |
Wildlife viewingAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to design and market a Watchable Wildlife decal, the proceeds of which are to be used for enhancing non-consumptive wildlife activities in the state. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5434 2003–04 |
ElectriciansExempts certified electricians working for certain nonprofit organizations under specified conditions from electrical contractor licensing requirements. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5694 2003–04 |
Integrated permit systemRequires the Office of Permit Assistance to develop a guide for creating a unified project decision support document and to develop recommendations for an integrated permit system through the use of a pilot project. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |