Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5684 2003–04 |
Minimum wagesWages include a deduction for the cost of employer-provided board, lodging or other facilities. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5685 2003–04 |
Nonemancipated minor wagesAn employer may pay a new employee, who is not an emancipated minor, an initial wage rate of the federal minimum wage rate or 75 percent of the adjusted state minimum wage rate. | Senator (R-15) | 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 5710 2003–04 |
Supermarket club cardsA "supermarket club card" is defined as any device, including coupon books, or plastic cards with bar codes or magnetic stripes, that retailers use to allow discount prices to consumers presenting the device. Retailers are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5711 2003–04 |
Private investigatorsProvides that, in addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director may take disciplinary action for obtaining, or attempting to obtain, information by false pretenses, including misrepresenting... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 5735 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsPublic work, other than ordinary maintenance, of a value of not more than 10 percent of the public works construction budget for the year, as expressed in a capital improvement plan adopted by the board of commissioners, is... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5743 2003–04 |
Rehiring pblc emply retireesRetired members of PERS 1 may work for an eligible employer for up to 867 hours per year without having their pension benefit suspended, provided that they first remain separated for one month. PERS 1 retirees who remain... | Don Benton (R-17) | 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 5760 2003–04 |
Employment/disabled personsDeclares an intent to encourage state agencies and departments to purchase products and/or services manufactured or provided by: (1) Community rehabilitation programs of the department of social and health services which... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5802 2003–04 |
Fire protection districtsIn the event that less than 60 percent of the assessed value of a fire protection district is annexed or incorporated by a city, town, or another fire protection district, the fire protection district's assets are not... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5848 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentClaims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5866 2003–04 |
Utility service paymentDeclares that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5880 2003–04 |
Shoreline and growth mngmntThe development of water-dependent publicly owned facilities is a public and statewide interest under the SMA and as such must be given the highest preference in shoreline master programs and Department of Ecology guidelines,... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5900 2003–04 |
Municipal b & o taxCities imposing a B&O tax are required to create a committee to work through the Association of Washington Cities to adopt a model ordinance that will provide a more uniform system of municipal B&O taxes. The model ordinance... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5906 2003–04 |
Small school districtsAll school districts with a student enrollment of less than 3,000 full-time equivalent students are exempt from the requirements of each chapter of the education code applicable to public school districts and schools, except... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5962 2003–04 |
Nursing home enforcementRequires the department to identify factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate remedy to apply to a nursing home that has not complied with the licensing requirements under this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW. In... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5979 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationBeginning July 1, 2006, every employer must obtain industrial insurance with an authorized insurance carrier, the state fund, or by qualifying as a self-insurer. The Joint Select Committee on Industrial Insurance Competition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5984 2003–04 |
Employment trainingThe Employment Training Finance Authority is established with seven members, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Director of the Community... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6080 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesFinds there is a compelling interest to curb hostile and antisocial behavior in Washington's youth and to foster respect for public law enforcement officers. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6100 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the 2004 presidential primary. Makes an appropriation and amends 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 s 118 (uncodified). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6101 2003–04 |
Primary election lawRevises primary election law. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6102 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary in 2004. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |