Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2015 2003–04 |
Small emplyr hlth insuranceVarious statutory requirements relating to health care coverage purchased by small employers are modified or eliminated. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2016 2003–04 |
UnionsProhibits an employer who receives public funds from using the public funds to encourage or discourage unionization by its employees or other employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2035 2003–04 |
Ephedrine & pseudoephedrineProvides that, to prevent violations of RCW 69.43.110, every licensee and registrant under chapter 18.64 RCW, who sells at retail any products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2046 2003–04 |
Dog guide or service animalRequires all peace officers and law enforcement agencies to respond to, investigate, and enforce all violations of the statute governing interfering with dog guides or service animals. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2047 2003–04 |
Public contract wagesRequires all contractors and subcontractors of state contracts to pay employees a living wage of no less than $10 per hour if health benefits are provided, and $11.50 per hour if health benefits are not provided. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2054 2003–04 |
Restoration of voting rightsRestores a felon's voting rights after he or she has completed all conditions of the sentence, except for financial obligations. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2079 2003–04 |
School leviesIncreases the maximum levy percentage under the levy lid from 24 percent to 28 percent. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2135 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsAllows persons in the senior citizen property tax relief program to retain property tax relief if they reside in an adult family home or a boarding home. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2141 2003–04 |
Hate crimesApplies when the defendant committed the current offense because of the defendant's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2142 2003–04 |
Expatriate corporationsFinds and declares: (1) A growing number of publicly traded companies based in the United States are flouting United States taxation and legal protections of investors by reincorporating, in name only, in Bermuda, the Cayman... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2144 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionProvides that, if an act of domestic violence against another tenant is alleged to be the basis for termination of tenancy under RCW 59.18.130(10), and if the tenant is arrested for the act of domestic violence and the victim... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2156 2003–04 |
Alternative school classroomRemoves barriers to admission into publicly funded classrooms. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2276 2003–04 |
Aviation mitigation zonesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to establish an aviation mitigation zone (AMZ) using specified criteria for any qualifying large regional airport. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2327 2003–04 |
Individual health insurancePolitical subdivisions must assist their retirees and disabled employees in applying for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1782 2003–04 |
Nonprofit youth orgsEstablishes a competitive grant program to assist nonprofit youth organizations in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential services, excluding outdoor athletic fields. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1470 2003–04 |
Residency for public schoolsPermits children who live in a home that is located in Idaho but that has a Washington address assigned by the United States Postal Service to attend school in Washington as resident students. | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1841 2003–04 |
Family sevices/interventionRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to: identify criteria for funding state-operated or contracted prevention and early intervention services and programs, in consultation with the Family Policy Council; and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 2040 2003–04 |
Delinquent insurer/taxpayerAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to impose penalties on health maintenance organizations and health care services contractors who fail to pay premium taxes on time. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 2132 2003–04 |
Public building contractsAuthorizes public entities to utilize wrap-up insurance policies for public construction projects that: (1) are situated in counties with a population of over one million persons; (2) involve project costs of over $100... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 2223 2003–04 |
TESC capital projects acctThe interest on The Evergreen State College's building account is deposited in the account rather than the General Fund. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1455 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngCreates a statutory scheme for the licensing and regulation of persons involved in the business of money transmission or currency exchange. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1784 2003–04 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to implement recommendations to improve the coordination and delivery of mental health treatment... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1826 2003–04 |
Trafficking in personsRequires that international matchmaking organizations to notify foreign recruits that they may have access to background and personal information about a person using the matchmaking services. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1837 2003–04 |
Fire protection districtsAuthorizes a fire protection district that shares a common border with Canada and is surrounded on three sides by water, to participate in the operation and maintenance of health clinics. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |