Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2704 2003–04 |
Alternative learning programDescribes the type of student plans, staff contact and assessments that must be included in alternative learning experience programs funded with state moneys. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3090 2003–04 |
Out-of-home placementLimits the definition of out-of-home placement relating to preservation services to placement in a licensed foster family home or group care facility. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2705 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of RHCs must be disposed of and the proceeds deposited into the developmental disabilities community trust account by December 1,... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3207 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| HB 2679 2003–04 |
School directors' asscPermitting school districts to join either the Washington State School Directors Association or another state association that will provide the same services. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2724 2003–04 |
Services to dev disabledExempts from the business and occupation tax payments from the Department of Social and Health Services for providing non-facility based residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2730 2003–04 |
Impact feesAdds identical provisions to both the excise tax code and to state environmental policy statutes requiring that impact fees for residential construction be collected by the local governmental authority either: a) at the time... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2745 2003–04 |
Voting systemsProhibits the use of punchcard voting machines after January 1, 2006. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2956 2003–04 |
K-12 & higher educationDirects the creation, expansion, and strengthening of dual enrollment programs for high school students. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3073 2003–04 |
Edu accountability systemsIncreases the number of statutory remedies available to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to use with schools and school districts in school improvement and corrective action. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3192 2003–04 |
Health savings accountDirects the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conforms to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3179 2003–04 |
Special educationProvides that, to determine the budget request, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with school districts, shall: (1) Design a verifiable funding formula that meets service delivery standards that address... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3182 2003–04 |
Aquatic pesticidesDeclares that effective aquatic pest control is crucial to maintaining and enhancing agricultural, aquacultural, fishing, and recreational opportunities as well as the quality of life in Washington. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 2124 2003–04 |
High school requirementsClarifies the content areas of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) that high school students must pass in order to graduate and the dates that those content areas become required for graduation. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3154 2003–04 |
Water service tax exemptionsExtends indefinitely the exemptions under the public utility tax and business and occupation tax for water-sewer districts and irrigation districts that provide water services to small customer bases. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3093 2003–04 |
Teacher labor disputesEstablishes procedures for resolving certificating employee labor disputes. Declares that it is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization, directly or indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify,... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3100 2003–04 |
Education flexibilityFinds that state laws and rules have burdened schools and school districts and absorbed too much time and funding that should have been devoted to student learning. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2986 2003–04 |
Estate taxEliminates Washington estate tax on estates below the federal estate tax liability filing threshold. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2990 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformAmends RCW 46.61.688 relating to civil liability reform. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2991 2003–04 |
Medical liability reformFinds that it is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington to contain the significantly increasing costs of malpractice insurance for licensed health care professionals and institutions and noninstitutional... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2992 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares an intent to enact reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. Finds, notwithstanding the tort reform measures it has enacted in the past, that in many... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2993 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformRevises post judgment interest rates. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2994 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsDeclares that any manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a food or nonalcoholic beverage intended for human consumption shall not be subject to civil liability for personal injury or wrongful death based on an individual's... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2995 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance, conduct, or other work-related information to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |