Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1636 2003–04 |
Pathological gamblingEstablishes a transfer of $500,000 from the revenue of the multi-state lottery game to fund the pathological gambling treatment program. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1639 2003–04 |
Port district planningRecognizes that port districts are unique special purpose districts with development, operation, and maintenance responsibilities for transfer, terminal, and commercial transportation facilities. Recognizes that port... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1659 2003–04 |
Parks & rec facilitiesExpands the use of revenues from the real estate excise tax to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1668 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesRevises the state teacher salary allocation schedule to recognize years of service outside the school system for educational staff associates. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1672 2003–04 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes rulemaking to implement three days of bereavement leave that cannot be deducted from sick leave for state civil service employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1747 2003–04 |
Software business taxationProvides common requirements for cities with business and occupation taxes, with respect to the tax treatment of software development, production, and sale. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1762 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle feesAuthorizes one-time registration fee on vehicles, ranging from $10 to $30 depending on vehicle type. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1763 2003–04 |
Prospective teacher schlrshpCreates a conditional scholarship program for potential teachers in math, science, technology, special education, and bilingual education. Consideration is given to bilingual applicants. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1779 2003–04 |
Boarding/adult family homesEstablishes provisions to improve fairness and protection in boarding homes and adult family homes. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1783 2003–04 |
Colorectal cancerMandates insurance coverage for colorectal cancer early detection. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1811 2003–04 |
Education finance systemDirects the Office of Financial Management to conduct a comprehensive school funding study that includes an examination of teacher compensation models. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1812 2003–04 |
School districts' levy basesRevises the levy base formula so school districts don't lose levy authority when the districts' maintenance level budgets are reduced by the state. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1825 2003–04 |
Newborn hearing screeningAll newborns must receive a hearing screening prior to discharge from the hospital and the results must be reported to the Department of Health. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1836 2003–04 |
Legal financial obligationsSets the interest rate applicable to financial obligations imposed in a criminal judgment at 4 percent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1838 2003–04 |
Telephonic reading serviceRequires the Department of Services for the Blind to provide access to a telephonic reading service for blind and disabled persons. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1839 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingRevises provisions relating to transportation funding. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1851 2003–04 |
Medical malpractice insrncRequires that the Department of Health create procedures and protocols for the formal approval of medical error reduction programs that meet specified criteria. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1866 2003–04 |
Nutrition in public schoolsThe Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations regarding nutrition for local school boards to use in determining food policies. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1900 2003–04 |
Real estate excise taxBroadens the permitted uses of proceeds from the tax on real estate sales to any local government capital project. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $1.7 billion in bonds for higher education facilities. This is in addition to the amount higher education institutions expect to receive in the base capital budget. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1938 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentIncludes gender expression or identity in the definition of "sexual orientation" for the purposes of malicious harassment protection. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1939 2003–04 |
Civil unionsRequires that parties to a civil union must satisfy the following criteria in order to establish a civil union: (1) Neither party may be a party to another civil union or a marriage; (2) The parties to the civil union must be... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2003 2003–04 |
Equal access & opportunityRepeals RCW 49.60.400 and 49.60.401. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2009 2003–04 |
Financial literacyMakes certain legislative findings regarding the rise in financial illiteracy. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2010 2003–04 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes rulemaking to implement five days of bereavement leave that cannoe be deducted from sick leave for state civil service employees. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |