All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3084 2003–04 |
National guardEstablishes a Military Family Assistance Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3090 2003–04 |
Out-of-home placementLimits the definition of out-of-home placement relating to preservation services to placement in a licensed foster family home or group care facility. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3094 2003–04 |
High school skills centerDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction to study and report to the Legislature regarding issues related to high school skills centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3101 2003–04 |
Foreclosures & salesAmends the Deed of Trust Act to prohibit a foreclosure of a deed of trust, or a trustee's sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property, during or within 90 days after a service member's period of deployment. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3112 2003–04 |
Marine fuel facilitiesDirects the Department of Ecology to work with stakeholders to develop a report describing fueling practices and regulations for covered vessels and ships, and report recommendations and findings by December 15, 2004. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3124 2003–04 |
Public worksAllows the value of subcontract work performed by the general contractor/construction manager firm on a public project to exceed 30 percent of the negotiated maximum allowable construction cost. This is allowed only if the... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3133 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3158 2003–04 |
Sales & use tax exemptionExempts from sales and use tax computer equipment purchased by a printer or publisher used primarily in the printing or publishing of printed material. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3164 2003–04 |
Trans innovative partnershipAuthorizes a new public-private partnership law for transportation projects. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3175 2003–04 |
Financial assistance/countyCreates the non-appropriated County Assistance Account. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3183 2003–04 |
State patrol wagesRequires, for state patrol officers, bargaining for wages and wage-related matters with the Governor's designee and bargaining non-wage matters with the State Patrol. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3197 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeRequires insurers to report, on a quarterly basis, medical malpractice claims to the Insurance Commissioner. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3200 2003–04 |
Action against hlth providerShortens the time period for commencement of a medical malpractice action for an injured minor; and | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3201 2003–04 |
Frivolous lawsuitsAmends the frivolous lawsuit statute to require the court to award expenses to the prevailing party in a frivolous suit, and to specifically include expert witness fees as an expense that may be recovered. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3204 2003–04 |
Home care agency providersCreates a new category of Basic Health Plan(BHP) enrollee for employees of home care agencies. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3205 2003–04 |
Homeland trans securityImplements a .50 cent homeland transportation security surcharge. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3212 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates a nominating primary that uses party ballots and voluntary party registration. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3213 2003–04 |
Open primaryProvides that no record may be created or maintained by a state or local governmental agency or a political organization that identifies a voter with the information marked on the voter's ballot, including the choice that a... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3214 2003–04 |
Emergency respite centersAuthorizes the use of emergency respite centers for temporary placement of children who have been taken onto custody. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5052 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that significant legislative rules adopted before December 1 of each year do not take effect until after the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5053 2003–04 |
Agency rules/adoptingRequires state agencies to have specific legislative authority before adopting rules that exceed federal standards or policies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5055 2003–04 |
Costs of incarcerationRequires offenders, with the financial means, to pay $50 per day if confined in a prison or the actual cost of incarceration if confined in a local jail. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5067 2003–04 |
Garbage trucks/weigh stationGarbage trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating not over 26,000 pounds that are not transporting hazardous materials are not required to stop at weigh stations. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5148 2003–04 |
Insurance commissioner examsInformation obtained or produced during financial or market conduct examinations is not required to be publicly disclosed by the commissioner unless the information is cited by the commissioner in connection with an agency... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5150 2003–04 |
Library trustee electionsAn additional method to remove a trustee is made available to the voters. A library trustee may be removed by a vote of the voters in the district, city, town or county, as the case may be. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |