Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6123 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actMakes various changes to the Public Accountancy Act, such as authorizing penalties against applicants, certain non-CPAs, and CPAs practicing public accounting with a revoked or suspended license, extending the grace period in... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6568 2003–04 |
Women's history centerDirect the Washington Institute for Public Policy to study and make recommendations regarding the development of a Washington State Women's History Center. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6304 2003–04 |
Aluminum smelters tax reliefThe business and occupation (B&O) tax rate under manufacturing and wholesaling are reduced for aluminum smelters to 0.2904 percent through 2006. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6372 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6063 2003–04 |
Vehicle-related businessesThe following fees are increased to cover the cost of regulating business activities related to motor vehicles: RTTO annual tow truck fee; motor vehicle dealer renewal fee; motor vehicle dealer permanent subagency renewal fee;... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6109 2003–04 |
Animal identification systemAllows the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to establish a system of animal identification to support the agriculture industry in meeting federal requirements, and establishes limitations on... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6180 2003–04 |
Genetic testing/employmentProhibits employers from requiring their employees submit genetic information or submit to genetic screening as a condition of employment. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6253 2003–04 |
Minimum monthly retirementEstablishes a minimum benefit of $1000 per month, before optional reductions, for the Teachers' Retirement System and the Public Employees' Retirement Plan 1 members with at least 25 years of service and who have been retired... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6266 2003–04 |
KindergartensExempts kindergartens engaged primarily in educational work with children 5 years of age or older in which no child is enrolled on a regular basis for more than seven hours per day from licensure by the Department of Social... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6403 2003–04 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program in the 2003-05 Capital Budget. The list includes 79 projects totaling $236.3 million. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6680 2003–04 |
Freight mobilityA Freight Investment Program is created under the direction of the Transportation Improvement Board. Partnership projects with a freight benefit are relocated into the new freight program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6710 2003–04 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: 1. The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2. 2. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5093 2003–04 |
Retirement benefitsMembers of TRS, SERS, and PERS may begin to collect benefits at age 70½ without separating from service. Employees choosing to begin benefits in this way cease to earn new service credit or make contributions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5095 2003–04 |
Retirement system optionsElected officials who are members of LEOFF Plan 2, PERS, TRS Plans 2 and 3, or SERS, are permitted to retire from their plans during a 90-day window at the beginning of each term of office without having to leave their office,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5349 2003–04 |
Drainage facilitiesSpecifically enumerated in the definition of facilities used for flood and drainage control purposes are drainage ditches and tide gates. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5351 2003–04 |
Agency land use mandatesState agencies must still comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations, with the same exceptions, but agencies must first implement on state-owned lands any and all requirements they seek local governments... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6061 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingThe Transportation 2003 account (the nickel fund) is created in the motor vehicle fund. Money in the account may only be spent on projects identified as Transportation 2003 projects and on the debt service on the bonds sold to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6745 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates an open primary with voluntary partisan registration. Repeals RCW 29A.04.903, 29A.36.140, 29A.52.110, 29A.52.120, 29A.52.130, and 29A.56.010. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6368 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to issue civil stop work orders to persons or government agencies that fail to obtain a permit or that are out of compliance with permit requirements for hydraulic projects. An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |