Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2996 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that a certificate of merit shall be filed by the claimant's attorney as specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action asserting a claim, cross-claim,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2998 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityProvides that, notwithstanding RCW 51.24.030(1), the injured worker or beneficiary may not seek damages for an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of employment at the site of a construction project, whether... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3025 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationAuthorizes the department to adopt rules to establish procedures for: (1) Verifying that a driver's license, permit, or identicard applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law, including... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2861 2003–04 |
Disabled studentsProvides special education students and students with a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 with two options for meeting high school assessment graduation requirements. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | 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 |
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2755 2003–04 |
Persons with mental illnessDirects the department of social and health services, in cooperation with the state congressional delegation, to actively seek waivers of federal requirements and such modifications of federal regulations as are necessary to... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2756 2003–04 |
Mental health servicesFinds that empowering mental health consumers by allowing them to direct and pay for their care will improve the delivery of mental health services. The creation of a voucher-based system of care will reduce administrative... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2640 2003–04 |
TRS plan 1 rehireDefines separation from service in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) as excluding circumstances where an employee and his or her employer have an oral or written agreement to return to work following termination. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2692 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2569 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFinds that the best way to ensure that drinking water is safe in a particular school building is to test drinking and cooking water outlets such as taps, bubblers, and fountains, and to promptly correct problems where... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2599 2003–04 |
Abortion/informed consentProvides that no abortion shall be performed or induced except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2616 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesRequires that, before proposing a new rule or amending an existing rule that meets the definition of a significant legislative rule under RCW 34.05.328, a state agency shall adopt a finding of necessity demonstrating that the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2617 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationEstablishes parental notification requirements for abortion. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2516 2003–04 |
Hlth service prvdr immunityProvides that a nursing home facility under chapter 18.51 RCW, a boarding home providing assisted living services under chapter 18.20 RCW, an adult family home under chapter 70.128 RCW, or a continuing care retirement... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1041 2003–04 |
Mental health adv directivesEstablishes procedures and requirements for a person with capacity to create a mental health advance directive. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1190 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsRequires school districts to permit classified staff to retain employee status while participating in the alternative routes to teacher certification program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1191 2003–04 |
Sch dis emply health benefitProvides that, for those school districts purchasing benefits from the Health Care Authority, the portion of the premium paid by the district and the portion paid by district employees will be determined at the local level,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1193 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1363 2003–04 |
Children of school employeesSchool districts will permit the children of their full-time teachers and classified employees to enroll in schools in the district, including the schools where the employees work. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2249 2003–04 |
License renewal/militaryAllows a member of the armed forces to renew any state-required license without incurring a late renewal fee if the he or she was unable to renew the license on time because of out-of-state military service. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2409 2003–04 |
Reimbursement from pblc emplFinds that citizens, through their government, are frequently unable to collect reimbursement from officers and employees who receive compensation while on paid leave while being investigated for and ultimately convicted of... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |