Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1944 2003–04 |
Notice of mass layoffsRequires certain employers to give affected employees and others 60 days' advance notice of mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1947 2003–04 |
WorkFirst programRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to spend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst funds only to accomplish outcome measures that were set in 1997 for the WorkFirst program. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1948 2003–04 |
Electronic scratch ticketsProvides for the approval, licensing, and playing of electronic scratch ticket games. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1958 2003–04 |
Geoduck managementRequires that nonstate-owned bedlands or tidelands owned or held under contract or deed upon which a private party is commercially harvesting or cultivating geoduck must be surveyed by the private party and a record of survey... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1988 2003–04 |
High school grad requirementRevises provisions regarding the certificate of mastery. | Dave Quall (D-40) | 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 |
| 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 2026 2003–04 |
Absentee ballotsRequires the county auditor to count ballots daily through the certification of an election. | Senator (D-22) | 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 2070 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesProvides that, in addition to the levy provided for in RCW 84.52.065, in each year the state shall levy for collection in the following year a state tax of twenty-five cents per thousand dollars of assessed value upon the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2074 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2102 2003–04 |
Public water systemsEstablishes obligations for owners of certain privately-owned water systems and remedies for the owner of property that is harmed by the failure of such an owner to fulfill these obligations. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2103 2003–04 |
Tabulation of ballotsRevises provisions relating to tabulation of ballots. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2119 2003–04 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsAllows the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center to establish and maintain a Washington Climate Action Registry. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2157 2003–04 |
School construction fundingThe amount of federal forest revenue currently credited against the basic education allocation is to be deposited in to the Permanent Common School Fund. In addition, the Legislature intends to deposit five percent of the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2180 2003–04 |
Early retirementAllows members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 to retire during a window from September 1, 2003, and February 29, 2004, and elect to withdraw their employee contributions in a lump sum and receive a... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2182 2003–04 |
Well construction licensingExempts a person licensed under the provisions of chapter 18.08, 18.43, or 18.220 RCW if in the performance of duties covered by those licenses, and as long as those individuals complete a minimum of two continuing education... | Senator (D-22) | 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 2351 2003–04 |
Foreign contact centersRequires contact center employees, upon request, to identify their employer's identity and location. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | 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 1827 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires institutions of higher education to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1336 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAuthorizes planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a state grant program for these activities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1338 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsDefines which water rights are held for municipal water supply purposes and establishes provisions regarding such rights. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |