Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2804 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsMakes the following changes relating to actions based on medical malpractice: | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 1367 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityChanges the name of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to the Legislative Accountability Board (Board). | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2360 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesEstablishes a wage ladder for child care workers. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3115 2003–04 |
Child dependencyAuthorizes the fact-finder to order expert evaluations of parties. Expert evaluations shall be performed by appointed evaluators who are mutually agreed upon by the court, the state, and parents' counsel, and, if the child is... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3128 2003–04 |
Weapons in legislative bldgProhibits, with exceptions, the possession of weapons, including firearms, within the legislative building on the state capitol campus; | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3056 2003–04 |
Military training groundsCreates a Military Training Land Use Task Force to study the impact of land use regulations on military training facilities. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2971 2003–04 |
Alternative energy sourcesEstablishes a credit against a utility's public utility tax (PUT) obligation for a portion of the marketing cost incurred by a utility to market a "Green Options" program to its retail customers. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2973 2003–04 |
Enforcement of traffic lawsDeclares that no law enforcement officer shall be required to do any of the following: (1) Issue a specific number of citations, notices of infraction, or warning notices during any specified time period for violations of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2978 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3021 2003–04 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a group of stakeholders to research methods to achieve a zero spill strategy and report recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3032 2003–04 |
Deaf and hard of hearingBy September 1, 2006, every school district must be prepared to offer a spectrum of services, including both oral and sign language-based programs, for students with hearing impairments. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2945 2003–04 |
Campaign finance reformEstablishes the Clean Elections Act that institutes public financing of political campaigns for state-wide and legislative office; lowers contribution limits; and requires all candidates for elected office to comply with... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2948 2003–04 |
Fiscal impact/ballot measureProvides that a fiscal impact statement may describe, to the extent feasible, any direct fiscal impact private industry or individuals will experience if the ballot measure were approved by state voters. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2949 2003–04 |
Third party custody petitionProvides that whenever the court or the petitioning party in a third party custody proceeding knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the petitioning party must promptly provide notice to the child's... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2951 2003–04 |
Grandparents & visitationEstablishes procedures for grandparents to petition the court for visitation with a grandchild. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2881 2003–04 |
Tort liabilityEstablishes a provision governing the liability of the state and local governmental entities, providing that governmental entities are not liable in a tort action except under certain listed circumstances. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2889 2003–04 |
Ferry galley serviceRequires the Washington State Ferries to provide galley services to the level provided in December 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2798 2003–04 |
Stabilizing health ins costsCreates a Health Insurance Market Stabilization Pool to provide reinsurance for enrollees with over $25,000 in annual health services expenses. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2799 2003–04 |
Malpractice insuranceEstablishes a voluntary supplemental insurance program for medical malpractice claims. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2821 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsExempts biodiesel fuel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from Washington State's special fuel taxes if used in a school district or a commercial chartered bus service used in a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2822 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesPermits the Department of Transportation to allow single-occupant, inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2842 2003–04 |
Occupational drivers' licAdds travel to and from substance abuse treatment as another basis for an occupational driver's license for a person whose license has been suspended or revoked for the commission of certain crimes. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2873 2003–04 |
Military family assistanceDeclares an intent that, to the extent of available funds, the program shall be available to provide temporary financial assistance to families with members currently serving in the Washington national guard whose gross family... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |