Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5942 2003–04 |
Elevator mechanicsExempts owners of conveyances who meet certain criteria from elevator permitting and licensing requirements. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5995 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingAllows a collective bargaining agreement covering certain construction workers to modify meal and rest period rules of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5265 2003–04 |
Wine/farmers marketsAllows a Washington winery to obtain an endorsement from the Liquor Control Board to sell bottled wines at qualifying farmers markets. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5505 2003–04 |
High school course optionsRequires public high schools to offer a program for students who plan to pursue work or career opportunities after high school graduation. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5560 2003–04 |
Alcohol at universitiesRepeals the prohibition on selling alcohol on the University of Washington campus. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5994 2003–04 |
WineRemoves wine manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors from the provisions of the law that define the business relationships between beer and wine suppliers and distributors. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5279 2003–04 |
Trans permit efficiency commThe Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC) is extended to March 31, 2006. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2003 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
| SB 6609 2001–02 |
Ecology department studies$ Authorizes local governments to discuss and dispute the findings of studies conducted by the Department of Ecology. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 6409 2001–02 |
Construction defect claims$ Provides that the builder of a residence must be given an opportunity to cure a construction defect before a lawsuit may be filed against the builder. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6490 2001–02 |
Vehicle theft$ Divides the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission into two degrees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6726 2001–02 |
Complaints against dairies$ Provides the Department of Ecology with permissive authority to not conduct certain dairy farm inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5138 2001–02 |
Weighing stations$ Commercial vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or less are not required to stop at weigh stations operated by the Washington State Patrol. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5594 2001–02 |
Housing authorities$ Authorizes the creation of a joint housing authority that may consist of one or more counties and any city or cities within one or more counties. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6630 2001–02 |
Electricians$ Establishes new certifications for master electricians. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6703 2001–02 |
Agricultural liens$ Allows a reasonable estimate of the amount due in a statement filed for a processor or preparer lien. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5292 2001–02 |
Public energy projects$ Limits the requirement for a public vote, authorizing public financing for major public energy facilities, to nuclear power plant facilities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5735 2001–02 |
Motorcycle taillights$ Authorizes motorcycles to have a blue insert on the taillight. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6282 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills education$ Authorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to certify private motorcycle skills education courses. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5107 2001–02 |
Rural counties/growth mngmnt$ Allows rural counties to adopt alternative methods of achieving Growth Management Act planning goals and requirements with specified exceptions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5253 2001–02 |
Civil jury trial fees$ Raises the fee for demanding a jury in a civil trial in district court from $50 to $125. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5571 2001–02 |
License plates/future farmerA specialized license plate depicting an FFA design is created. The Department of Licensing (DOL), the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Association of Future Farmers of America jointly create and design the FFA plate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5699 2001–02 |
State scholars programThe Washington Scholars Program is expanded to honor students who reside in a specific legislative district while commuting to a private high school in Oregon or Idaho and continuing to reside in Washington. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5888 2001–02 |
Legal newspaper$ Expands the ability of certain newspapers to qualify for approval as a legal newspaper. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |