Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6700 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctThe law regarding the election process for RTID plans is clarified, specifically regarding the submission of a single ballot measure. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6454 2003–04 |
Student cell phone useLimits the scope of a policy a school district may adopt regarding cell phones and pagers on school grounds, to a policy addressing the use of such devices on school grounds. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2004 |
| SB 5352 2003–04 |
Agriculture cnsrvtn programsSpecifies development regulations adopted according to the Growth Management Act may not preclude designated natural resource lands' eligibility for local, state, or federal conservation programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5475 2003–04 |
Hghr edu engineering coursesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5478 2003–04 |
Historical documentsThe $2 surcharge per document for historical preservation is raised to a $3 surcharge per document. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5666 2003–04 |
Defining veteranThe definition of veteran is amended to include United States documented merchant mariners with service aboard oceangoing vessels operated by the Department of Defense, or its agents, in Korean territorial waters from June 25,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5687 2003–04 |
Medical devicesExempts certain medical devices from electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5895 2003–04 |
Apple commissionThe total number of Washington Apple Commission members is increased from 13 to 15. The two new members are both growers, with one coming from grower district number two and the other coming from grower district number three. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6257 2003–04 |
Personal informationThe statute pertaining to records that are exempt from public disclosure includes personal cellular telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal electronic mail addresses of employees or volunteers of a public... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6709 2003–04 |
Voter registration/youthThe county auditor must send to a holder of an intermediate drivers' license in the month of the person's 18th birthday, a voter registration card and information about upcoming elections and polling places. The information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6743 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2004 |
| SB 5234 2003–04 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding on a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates in a publicly-owned or operated skate park must wear an approved protective helmet. The management of the park may remove or deny access to anyone... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5603 2003–04 |
Family preservation eduOSPI may develop a model family preservation education program curricula and make the model available to school districts on OSPI's website. The curricula, if developed, must, at a minimum, include instruction on: conflict... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6543 2003–04 |
Annexing park districtsA county planning under the Growth Management Act may propose creating a metropolitan park district after the effective date of this act, consisting of unincorporated portions of an urban growth area, if there is a joint... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6573 2003–04 |
Recording of instrumentsInstruments presented to the county auditor for recording shall not include a social security number, date of birth identified with a particular person or the maiden name of a person's parent so as to be identified with a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6697 2003–04 |
Fed trans enhancement fundsThe bill assumes that Congress will soon pass a new surface transportation act that includes enhancement funds. A statewide steering committee that has the same membership as the 1991 steering committee is established, except... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6271 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFindings and declarations are made regarding the vulnerability of young children to drinking water contaminants and the need to test school drinking water. The intent of the new chapter on safe school drinking water is stated. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6294 2003–04 |
Physical activityThe Legislature intends to promote statewide policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities. The Board of Health must adopt rules for the control... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6371 2003–04 |
Repeat DUI offensesDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI within a five-year period, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |