Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2828 2003–04 |
Hospital/noneconomic damagesProvides that a hospital in a medical negligence action is not jointly and severally liable for damages if the hospital was less than 25% at fault. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2360 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesEstablishes a wage ladder for child care workers. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3152 2003–04 |
Homeless veteransDeclares it is the policy of this state and the purpose of this act to facilitate and support the development and operation of housing for homeless mentally ill veterans who possess significant barriers to their social... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 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 3144 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides business and occupation tax relief to certain small businesses. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3145 2003–04 |
Manufacturing facilitiesProvides tax relief for the construction of specified manufacturing facilities. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3146 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, a credit is allowed for investment in computers and preinstalled software on those computers, used by an eligible person exclusively for business purposes.... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3147 2003–04 |
Small business tax crdt/jobsDeclares that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, an eligible person is allowed a credit against the tax due. The credit is equal to six hundred fifty dollars for each qualified employment position created... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3050 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyFinds that a system of compensation for all academic employees that recognizes experience, education, and continuing professional development will foster quality teaching throughout the faculty ranks. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3053 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverIncreases the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3074 2003–04 |
Pathways to collegesRequires the superintendent of public instruction, the higher education coordinating board, and the state board for community and technical colleges to jointly compile and disseminate to students, parents, and families... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 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 2978 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2989 2003–04 |
Family preservation eduRequires each school district board of directors to develop and adopt a family preservation education program curriculum and offer a one credit family preservation course in high school. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3017 2003–04 |
Priorities of governmentFinds that a priorities of government board is needed to: (1) Encourage the discussion and understanding of critical global, national, and state economic trends that will affect the Washington economy in the coming decades;... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3027 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to publish lists of employers with the best and worst records of repetitive motion injuries. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2944 2003–04 |
College textbook taxationDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to: (1) Required college textbooks sold by an institution of higher education or at a bookstore whose principal place of business is in Washington state to enrolled... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2949 2003–04 |
Third party custody petitionProvides that whenever the court or the petitioning party in a third party custody proceeding knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the petitioning party must promptly provide notice to the child's... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2815 2003–04 |
Retainer health careProvides that a retainer practice may charge a retainer fee as consideration for being available to provide and providing primary care services to a retainer subscriber during a specified service period if the retainer health... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2821 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsExempts biodiesel fuel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from Washington State's special fuel taxes if used in a school district or a commercial chartered bus service used in a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2827 2003–04 |
Tuition & fees payment planDeclares an intent that students be given every reasonable opportunity to avoid debt and make timely tuition payments, including exempting certain students from tuition and fee due dates for a reasonable amount of time to... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2840 2003–04 |
Expert witnessEstablishes minimum qualifications for expert witnesses in medical malpractice actions. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | 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 |