Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Luke Esser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5643 2003–04 |
Digital license platesDOL must implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system by January 1, 2004. All license plates must be manufactured by this system by December 31, 2004. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5899 2003–04 |
PUD/telecommunicationsA public utility district may not provide telecommunications services to end users, nor market the services of other authorized entities except for information concerning the district's network capabilities and a listing of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6084 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsIf a regional transit authority agrees to reimburse a private utility provider for the costs of relocating utility facilities due to the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a regional transportation system, the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6399 2003–04 |
Guardianship feesThe amount of fees and costs for guardians of incapacitated people who are clients of the Department of Social and Health Services is not limited to the amount allowed by rule by DSHS. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6170 2003–04 |
School employee misconductStarting on July 1, 2004, school districts are prohibited from entering into any agreements or engaging in any activity that has the effect of sealing or expunging records of misconduct. Information concerning alleged... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6186 2003–04 |
Recreation legacy trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include lands suitable for commercial and natural resource management, but may not include private land primarily suited to commercial agriculture. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6218 2003–04 |
Schl emply disciplinary infoThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must post on its website a list of school employees who have had disciplinary action taken against them and the grounds for that disciplinary action. A disciplinary action must not be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6219 2003–04 |
Coach disciplinary infoWIAA or any other voluntary nonprofit entity chosen by a school district board of directors is given authority to create and maintain a website that lists coaches who have any disciplinary action taken against them by a school... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5003 2003–04 |
Citizen councilorThe State Auditor appoints a volunteer citizen counselor coordinator and a deputy. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5005 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5012 2003–04 |
Charter schoolsAuthorizes the operation of public charter schools managed by a board of directors of a nonprofit corporation and sponsored by a school district or an institution of higher education. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5038 2003–04 |
Child custody/parenting planA court must now consider which parent is more likely to allow and encourage the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent, in addition to those factors already considered in providing for the child's... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5054 2003–04 |
Administrative rule noticeFor some newly effective rules, agencies must make a good faith effort to notify businesses affected by the rule of the rule's requirements and how the business can get help with complying. This requirement applies up to 200... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5059 2003–04 |
Genetic info discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5081 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationThe Department of Licensing may not issue a driver's license, driver's instruction permit, an agricultural driving permit, or an identicard to a person who has not proven that the person is lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5098 2003–04 |
Fish & wldlf enfrcmnt offcrNew law enforcement officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife are enrolled in LEOFF Plan 2. Officers may retire with full benefits at age 53. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5112 2003–04 |
Outdoor recreation accountThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must allocate at least 50 percent of the state parks allocation of WWRP funds for acquisition. Up to 50 percent may be used for park development. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5114 2003–04 |
Pblc parks constructn loansThe construction, development, or major rehabilitation of a public park is eligible for loans from the Public Works Assistance Account. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5118 2003–04 |
Mortgage lending fraudThe mortgage lending fraud prosecution account is created. The purpose of this account is to fund criminal prosecution of mortgage lending fraud crimes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |