All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2473 2003–04 |
Weapons in courthouse bldgsProhibits a law enforcement officer from possessing a firearm or other weapon in court when the officer is a party to a court proceeding involving harassment or domestic violence. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 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 6384 2003–04 |
Domestic violence offendersAuthorizes superior, district, and municipal courts to impose a penalty (up to $100) on any person convicted of a domestic violence crime, to be used for domestic violence advocacy, prevention, and prosecution programs in the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 2531 2003–04 |
Reg trans invstmnt districtsAuthorizes Regional Transportation Improvement Districts (RTIDs) for all counties outside central Puget Sound. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5232 2003–04 |
Cemetery districtsPermits excess property taxes for up to six years for cemetery districts. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 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 6255 2003–04 |
Criminal background checksRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to conduct a study on how to improve the criminal | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 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 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1000 2003–04 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsProhibits a metropolitan municipal corporation that has not initiated review under the State Environmental Policy Act from condemning lands for an essential public facility outside its component county boundaries without first... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1005 2003–04 |
Long-term energy supplyEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Long-term Energy Supply to study energy supply and demand issues, and to review the state's energy strategy and recommend specific implementation actions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1012 2003–04 |
Residential landlord-tenantEnables tenants to serve legal documents to landlords by sending the documents as regular and certified mail to either: (a) the address on the property owner's tax statement, (b) the address where the tenant mails rental... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1013 2003–04 |
Utilities & trans commissionDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission focused on its responsibility regarding telecommunication, energy, and natural gas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1019 2003–04 |
Electronic toll payersPersonally identifying information of persons who use transponders and other technology for the payment of tolls is exempt from disclosure. Aggregate data, including census tract information of account holders, may be released... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1021 2003–04 |
Campaign account inspectionsRemoves the requirement that, on the eighth day before the election, political committees keep the campaign accounts open for public inspection for at least two hours. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1031 2003–04 |
Traffic infraction paymentRequires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay civil or criminal fines for traffic law offenses. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1064 2003–04 |
Highway signsThe state's uniform standards on traffic control devices may allow the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways in unincorporated areas under limited circumstances. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1072 2003–04 |
Ethics investigationsThe Attorney General will only investigate complaints of ethics violations by a legislator or statewide elected official regarding use of public resources for political campaigns if requested to do so by the appropriate ethics board. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1119 2003–04 |
Mailing by legislatorsAllows campaign year legislative mailings via electronic mail beginning December 1 prior to a legislator's election and ending 45 days after the end of session. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1123 2003–04 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1133 2003–04 |
Property tax statisticsRequires county assessors to provide information to the Department of Revenue on property taxes levied within the county, including information on the amount of banked levy capacity. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1151 2003–04 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, venomous snakes and crocodiles, unless the wild animal is owned prior to the effective date of the act. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1227 2003–04 |
Contests of chanceProhibits the use of vending machines that determine the outcome of a promotional contest. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1230 2003–04 |
Employer-owned insuranceRequires an employer to provide an employee with specific disclosures with respect to employer-owned insurance policies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |