Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6237 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAllows accessory uses on agricultural lands specifically designated under the Growth Management Act that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6476 2003–04 |
Manufactured housingProhibits a local government from removing or eliminating an existing manufactured housing community based upon its designation as a "nonconforming use." | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6488 2003–04 |
Agricultural lands studyRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide a report regarding the designation of agricultural lands in certain counties to the Senate Committee on Land Use and Planning by December 1, 2004. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6534 2003–04 |
Industrial land banksModifies the Growth Management Act provisions for siting master planned locations for major industrial development. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6731 2003–04 |
Fruits & vegetablesWaives until 2006 a requirement for standards for asparagus shipped out-of-state for fresh packing. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5083 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesProvides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in another state may carry a pistol in this state if the licensing state recognizes a Washington concealed pistol license (CPL); | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6598 2003–04 |
Wholesale telecommunicationsClarifies that a public utility district offering wholesale telecommunications services may form a separate utility system or function for telecommunications services. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6642 2003–04 |
Family group conferencesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to facilitate a case conference following shelter care. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, 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 6480 2003–04 |
Special occasion liquor licAllows county and area agricultural fairs to count a multi-day fair as one event for the purpose of the 12-day per year limit on special occasion licensees serving alcohol. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6494 2003–04 |
Social security numbersProhibits health carriers from including an enrollee's social security number on their authorization card. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6265 2003–04 |
Permit timelinesAllows state permitting agencies to enter into agreements with permit applicants and each other for the purpose of setting timelines for permit decisions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6140 2003–04 |
Electric utility facilitiesCreates an additional exception to the state subdivision law for divisions of land into less than three acres that are used or will be used for the purpose of establishing a site for unstaffed public or private electric... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5255 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityRequires certain agencies to only adopt rules that are derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5378 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. Calculation of Wages . Wages are defined as the gross renumeration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 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 5661 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAuthorizes Growth Management Act jurisdictions to redesignate agricultural lands that have not been used for commercial production within the past five years for recreational activities. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6126 2003–04 |
Apple commissionDeclares the Washington Apple Commission (Commission) is a state agency and authorizes certain activities by the Commission on behalf of the state government. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6127 2003–04 |
Washington state agricultureAllows the Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to cooperate with others to establish a private, nonprofit corporation to carry out the purposes of the "Heart of Washington" program and establishes requirements for the corporation. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6132 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesThe B&O tax for businesses manufacturing solar modules is set at a rate equal to the value of the product multiplied by 0.275 percent. Additionally, if the manufacturer locates in a county with an unemployment rate of greater... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6157 2003–04 |
Public utility tax exemptionAn exemption from the state PUT is provided for sales of electricity to chlor-alkali and sodium cholorate electrolytic processing businesses effective July 1, 2004. This exemption does not include direct service industrial... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6173 2003–04 |
Airport mitigationRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to consider the compatibility of any permit condition or regulatory decision for infrastructure of public-use airports with the Federal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |