Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5677 2003–04 |
Education policy boardsRequires an annual meeting of the State Board of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6107 2003–04 |
Animal diseasesBroadens the authority of the Director of Agriculture (Director) to quarantine an animal or its reproductive products for disease control and to conduct related tests, examinations, or inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5861 2003–04 |
Impersonation of a veteranCreates a new method of committing criminal impersonation in the second degree by falsely assuming the identity of an active or retired veteran with intent to defraud for the purpose of personal gain or to facilitate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6164 2003–04 |
Military dependent/residencyProvides continued eligibility for in-state tuition for the spouse and dependents of persons on active military duty who are reassigned out-of-state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6401 2003–04 |
Military installationsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act with or adjacent to qualifying federal military installations to notify installation commanders of the jurisdiction's intent to amend its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6407 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentRemoves a limitation that, among public institutions of higher education, only the University of Washington or Washington State University may offer training for certification as a school superintendent. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6501 2003–04 |
Students with disabilitiesRequires publishers to provide college instructional materials in an alternative format at the request of an institution for the purpose of accommodating students with disabilities. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6688 2003–04 |
Help kids speak lic plateEstablishes a "Helping Kids Speak" special license plate series. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6372 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5661 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAuthorizes Growth Management Act jurisdictions to redesignate agricultural lands that have not been used for commercial production within the past five years for recreational activities. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6180 2003–04 |
Genetic testing/employmentProhibits employers from requiring their employees submit genetic information or submit to genetic screening as a condition of employment. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6266 2003–04 |
KindergartensExempts kindergartens engaged primarily in educational work with children 5 years of age or older in which no child is enrolled on a regular basis for more than seven hours per day from licensure by the Department of Social... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6315 2003–04 |
Higher education institutionRemoves the term branch campus from statute and instead names each campus: University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University Vancouver, Washington State University Tri-Cities, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6437 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceThe Legislature designates as highways of statewide significance those designated by Transportation Commission Resolution Number 660 as adopted on January 21, 2004. The designation of SR509 as a highway of statewide... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6679 2003–04 |
PPI bond proceedsThe uses of bonds authorized for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are expanded to include safety improvements within the same corridor and on the same route as the bridge. The application of these funds to the Burley-Ollala... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6680 2003–04 |
Freight mobilityA Freight Investment Program is created under the direction of the Transportation Improvement Board. Partnership projects with a freight benefit are relocated into the new freight program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6692 2003–04 |
Out-of-home placementLimits out-of-home placement as an outcome measure of preservation services to placement in a licensed foster family home or group care facility. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |