Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2803 2003–04 |
Livestock bedding materialsExempts bedding materials for livestock from sales and use tax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2865 2003–04 |
CholinesteraseRequires that, in implementing any rules adopted pursuant to RCW 49.17.050(4) that require agricultural employers to implement a monitoring program for employees who handle category I or II organophosphate or... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2722 2003–04 |
Self-service laundryRemoves the full exemption from retail sales tax for coin-operated laundry facilities at apartments, rooming houses, and mobile home parks, and reduces the tax rate under the business and occupation tax on income from such... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2620 2003–04 |
Livestock brand feesProvides that a person who is seventy or more years of age who applies to the department to record a brand under this act is exempt from paying a recording fee if the person owns not more than a total of ten head of cattle and... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2695 2003–04 |
Modified blanket primaryCreates a Louisiana-style primary, in which the top two vote-getters advance to the general election. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2566 2003–04 |
State questionDesignates the question "Red or white?" as the official question of the state of Washington. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2616 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesRequires that, before proposing a new rule or amending an existing rule that meets the definition of a significant legislative rule under RCW 34.05.328, a state agency shall adopt a finding of necessity demonstrating that the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2525 2003–04 |
Harbor linesAuthorizes the Harbor Line Commission to change, relocate, or reestablish the harbor lines for the city of Blaine's Drayton Harbor, the city of Edmonds, the city of Ilwaco, the city of Pasco, and the city of Kennewick. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1190 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsRequires school districts to permit classified staff to retain employee status while participating in the alternative routes to teacher certification program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1191 2003–04 |
Sch dis emply health benefitProvides that, for those school districts purchasing benefits from the Health Care Authority, the portion of the premium paid by the district and the portion paid by district employees will be determined at the local level,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1192 2003–04 |
Student catheterizationAllows school district employees, other than nurses, to refuse to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterizations. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1193 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1260 2003–04 |
Envrnmntl impact statementsExempts all Class I, II and III forest practices occurring on state trust lands from the environmental impact statement and detailed statement requirements of SEPA if a programmatic detailed environmental impact statement has... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1334 2003–04 |
Rule-making assessmentsRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1454 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1459 2003–04 |
Wine/farmers marketsAllows a Washington winery to obtain an endorsement from the Liquor Control Board to sell bottled wines at qualifying farmers markets. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1533 2003–04 |
Public water projectsCreates a subaccount in the Public Works Assistance Account to receive money to fund water storage projects and water systems facilities projects. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1751 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates a preferential business & occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturers or processors for hire engaged in the manufacturing of semiconductor materials. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1913 2003–04 |
Lead-based paintEstablishes a state program for worker training, certification, and training program accreditation for lead-based paint activities at the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1999 2003–04 |
Water conservation measuresExempts water resulting from conservation measures from relinquishment and allows the use of the conserved water under the water transfer laws under certain circumstances | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2072 2003–04 |
Produce railcar poolEstablishes a railcar program within Department of Transportation (DOT) for perishable commodities. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2098 2003–04 |
County & city financial asstGrants counties the same authority that is given to cities to impose business and utility taxes, and increases the maximum local utility taxation rate to eight percent of gross income. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |