All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6282 2003–04 |
Personal use shellfish licAn annual razor clam license or a three-day razor clam license allows a person to harvest razor clams only. Each license includes a surcharge to fund biotoxin programs. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6296 2003–04 |
County treasurer statutesThe coroner or medical examiner must deliver any unclaimed money found upon a dead body to the county treasurer within 30 days. Within 180 days of a death investigation, unclaimed personal property with no resale value may be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6299 2003–04 |
City/county employee overpayCounties and cities, as employers, are authorized to recover overpayments of wages to an employee in the same manner as the state. County and city employees may authorize deductions from their salaries or wages for the same... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6305 2003–04 |
Tow trucksThe business location of a registered tow truck operator serves as its business location for all purposes including for business licensure. Registered tow truck operators are exempt from licensing in a political subdivision... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6312 2003–04 |
Seat belt requirementsThe reference to FMVSS 208 in the seat belt-use law is removed and replaced with a reference to certain motor vehicles of a model year of 1973 or newer. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6319 2003–04 |
DenturistsHealth carriers must allow denturists to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as dentists. This does not apply, however, to health care service contractors... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6333 2003–04 |
Metal detectorsThe intent of the Legislature is that the significant archaeological resources on state park lands should be protected, but the Legislature also recognizes the recreational use of metal detectors in state parks is a legitimate... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6345 2003–04 |
CigarettesTo obtain information regarding the administration or enforcement of taxes on cigarettes, the LCB or its agents, may inspect the books, documents or records of any person transporting cigarettes to any person or entity in Washington. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6351 2003–04 |
Special meeting notificationThe 24-hour notice requirement for special meetings in the Open Public Meetings Act is updated to allow notice by fax and electronic mail. In addition, the notice requirement is updated to allow waivers by fax or electronic mail. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6355 2003–04 |
Disability boardsThe qualifications of the active or retired fire fighters and active or retired law enforcement officers who are eligible to serve on the county disability board and who are eligible to vote for those board members are... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6362 2003–04 |
Issuance of liquor licensesIf an application for a liquor license is for property or premises owned by a county but located within an incorporated city or town, the notice of the application is only given to the county legislative authority. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6368 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to issue civil stop work orders to persons or government agencies that fail to obtain a permit or that are out of compliance with permit requirements for hydraulic projects. An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6382 2003–04 |
Insurance form filingSurety bond forms and manuscript policies are exempt from filing and approval with the OIC. Some types of classes of commercial property casualty forms may also be exempt. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6394 2003–04 |
Workers' comp settlementA worker and an employer may enter into a final settlement agreement for one or more workers' compensation claims. This agreement may bind the parties to any and all aspects of a claim. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6408 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockNonambulatory livestock are defined as cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, or other equine that cannot rise from a recumbent position or cannot walk. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she knowingly... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6409 2003–04 |
Industrial land banksThe geographic limitations on which counties can designate industrial land banks are removed, so that all counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are eligible to participate. The 2002 and 2007 termination dates... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6421 2003–04 |
Urban growth area planningAfter January 1, 2004, a city or county that designates new critical areas within a UGA or otherwise reduces development potential of land designated for development within a UGA is required to determine the deficiency in... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6425 2003–04 |
Water well constructionContinuing education and credit verification requirements are established for licensed water well construction operators. Procedures are established for authorization of continuing education providers and courses, and for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6427 2003–04 |
Workers' comp appealsIt is a misdemeanor for an attorney representing a worker or beneficiary in a workers' compensation matter to charge or receive a fee in excess of 20 percent of the compensation awarded or the amount fixed by L&I, the BIIA or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6434 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersA Washington State mutual insurer that meets certain standards may increase its surplus by issuing a capital call. Policyholders or applicants for insurance may be required to pay a capital call sum, in addition to premium, in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6447 2003–04 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6460 2003–04 |
Agricultural resource landRemoval of an agricultural resource land designation is authorized, if the result still complies with the Growth Management Act (GMA) goal of conserving agricultural land, with the requirement to adopt development regulations... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6471 2003–04 |
Flood controlA flood control district or other diking or drainage districts located within a county may initiate and prepare a comprehensive flood control management plan with the concurrence of the county legislative authority. Such plans... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |