All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5673 2003–04 |
Jail nonliabilityProvides that jails or juvenile detention facilities are not liable for the acts of an offender who has been released from confinement pursuant to a court order or other lawful authority. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5798 2003–04 |
Mold in residential unitsLandlords provide tenants with information about the health hazards related to indoor mold. The information, provided by the Department of Health, details how tenants can control mold growth in order to minimize health risks... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5823 2003–04 |
Kinship caregiversDSHS must develop and implement strategies to prioritize the placement of children with willing and able kin when out-of-home placement is required. The strategies must include procedures for searching for appropriate kin,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5844 2003–04 |
School districts' propertyAfter evaluating the sufficiency of the school district's capital projects fund for the purposes of meeting demands for new construction and improvements, a school district may choose where to deposit any additional revenues... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5947 2003–04 |
Medical use of marijuanaA task force is created to review the implementation of Washington's medical marijuana law. In its review, the task force must examine issues of patient and physician utilization rates and concerns, prosecution and law... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5949 2003–04 |
Hospital emergency servicesRequires certain hospitals to provide emergency services 24 hours per day, seven days per week. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5964 2003–04 |
Insurance coverageThe law allowing individual disability insurance policies to deny payment for the treatment of injuries sustained as a consequence of the insured person being intoxicated or under the influence of a narcotic is repealed. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6020 2003–04 |
DUI & vehicle accessWhen the driver of a vehicle is arrested for DUI, the vehicle is subject to impoundment at the direction of a law enforcement officer. The vehicle may not be redeemed until 12 hours have passed since the time of arrest and all... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6106 2003–04 |
Commodity commissionsSeverability clauses are added to the following agricultural commodity commission statutes: Chapter 15.28 RCW (Fruit Commission), Chapter 15.44 RCW (Dairy Products Commission), and Chapter 15.66 RCW (Potato, Seed Potato, Bulb,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6110 2003–04 |
Small trailer license feesSingle-axle personal use trailers under 2,000 pounds must pay an annual license fee of $15. Commercial trailers and trailers held for rent are not included in this lower licensing fee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6128 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission and Salmon Recovery Funding Board are not allowed to include donations of property or property value for purposes of determining a required local match. The board receives authorization... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6150 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingThe length of collective bargaining agreements between local government and an exclusive bargaining representative is changed from three years to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6162 2003–04 |
Health care info disclosureThe statutory provision permitting a health care provider to disclose health care information about a patient without the patient's authorization in cases reported by fire, police, sheriff, or other public authority is deleted. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6172 2003–04 |
Child car seat installersCertified technicians and technician instructors who, in good faith, install and inspect children's seats may not be held civilly liable for an act or omission related to their installation or inspection, unless the act or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6192 2003–04 |
Insurance privacy policiesRules adopted by the Insurance Commissioner may require that a carrier provide notice of its privacy policies and practices to each subscriber only upon enrollment or within 60 days of any material change to the policy, and to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6193 2003–04 |
Medical asst determinationsManaged care plans under the state Medicaid program are exempt from the independent review process established under the Patient Bill of Rights. A person may not sue his or her carrier under the Patient Bill of Rights unless... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6194 2003–04 |
Interior designersA system of registering applicants as interior designers is established within the Department of Licensing (DOL). Applicants qualify for registration by paying a fee and providing evidence of (a) recognition by the National... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6203 2003–04 |
Flood control zone districtsZone administration remains in the county engineer, unless the elected supervisors provide otherwise, and express authority to do so is granted. Specific provisions for compensation of elected supervisors are adopted. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6209 2003–04 |
Injuries from health careHospitals are required to have policies to assure that, when appropriate, information about unanticipated outcomes is provided to patients, their families, or surrogate decision makers. Notification of unanticipated outcomes... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6226 2003–04 |
Alternative primary systemThe Legislature intends to provide for an alterative primary system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6241 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageThe Code Reviser is directed to replace current terminology with such terms as "individuals with disabilities," "individuals with mental illness," and "individuals with mental retardation." All agency orders creating new rules... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6251 2003–04 |
Service credit purchaseMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS, TRS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6273 2003–04 |
Hospitals & hlth professionsHospitals must post notification of whistleblower protections for reporting improper quality of care in conspicuous places where notices to affected employees are usually posted. The Department of Health must approve such notices. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6276 2003–04 |
Complaints against physicianCriminal justice agencies must provide the Department of Health with information of physicians pertaining to an arrest, detention, indictment, information, or other formal criminal charge relating to homicide, drug offenses,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |