All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5216 2003–04 |
Crmnlly insane examinationsAllows one person to examine the mental health of a defendant who has pled not guilty by reason of insanity or is suspected of not being competent to stand trial. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 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 5270 2003–04 |
Law enforcement mobilizationCreating a law enforcement mobilization policy board and plan. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5297 2003–04 |
Driver's license examsDOL may enter into informal agreements with nations to waive the requirement for licensed drivers age 18 or older, to take all or any part of a driver's license examination. DOL may only enter into an informal agreement with a... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5319 2003–04 |
Call centersSales and use tax exemptions are provided to call centers that are located in rural counties, community empowerment zones, or counties smaller than 225 square miles that commence operation after July 1, 2004: 1. machinery and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5338 2003–04 |
Transportation budgetAppropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. Additionally, appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified for the 2001-03 biennium. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5364 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements within an increment area using increases in local sales and use tax revenues, as well as matching state sales and use tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5369 2003–04 |
Automated traffic camerasLocal governments may use automated traffic safety cameras subject to the following conditions: (1) an ordinance must first be enacted by the local legislative authority allowing their use to detect only stoplight or railroad... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5373 2003–04 |
Ballot measure validityPrescribes procedures for civil suits challenging the validity of initiatives, referendums, and other ballot measures. | 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 5408 2003–04 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least 15 hours of continuing professional development per year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5431 2003–04 |
Commercial driver drug testsRequires employers of commercial drivers to report to the Department of Licensing when a commercial driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, if the refusal has not been reported by the medical review officer or blood... | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 5715 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide "fraud alert network" to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5728 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformMakes a number of changes to the law relating to medical malpractice in the areas of: limitations on damages; statute of limitations; pre-suit notice; mandatory mediation and binding arbitration; collateral sources; burden of... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5744 2003–04 |
Required ignition interlocksThe court must order the installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition to granting any alcohol-related deferred prosecution petition. The ignition interlock device must be installed for a period of two years, but... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5790 2003–04 |
Nursing facilitiesNursing homes may bank beds for up to 24 years without losing the license for those beds. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5874 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctThe authority for facilities upon which the RTID may collect tolls is expanded to include approaches or connectors to bridges or viaducts that are new or reconstructed. The RTID plan must identify the specific location to be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5914 2003–04 |
Higher education/VancouverDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to conduct a feasibility study for additional baccalaureate and graduate opportunities in Vancouver and submit findings by December 15, 2004. The WSIPP will also... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5948 2003–04 |
Bundled communications srvcsProvides that bundled telephone services that include both taxed and untaxed services may be taxed only on the taxable services (rather than the entire bundle) if the telephone company can identify the charges for each service... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5965 2003–04 |
Public facilities districtsRequires seven members to serve on the board of directors of a county created public facilities district if the largest city in the county is 40 percent of the population and the second largest city is 15 percent of the total... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |