All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6605 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsThe ability of local government to set wage and hour standards different than the minimum standards set by the state is removed. Any local ordinance that conflicts with the state minimum standards that is in effect on July 1,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6606 2003–04 |
Equal access to justice act"Adjudicative proceeding" includes all adjudicative procedures under the Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6662 2003–04 |
Water rights administrationA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6673 2003–04 |
Governor's budget submittalThe requirements for the Governor's budget documents are revised. Proposed agency expenditures do not need to be itemized at the activity level. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6685 2003–04 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesFour tax incentives are provided, primarily to businesses, to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. 1. A B&O tax credit may be taken by a business for a portion of the cost of acquiring... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6693 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsThe Legislature declares its intent to reduce redundant review of permit decisions. The Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board is eliminated. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6707 2003–04 |
Noxious weed managementA Public Lands Advisory Commission for Noxious Weed Management is created to bring state agencies together with stakeholders to address noxious weed problems on public lands. The commission is chaired by the Department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6735 2003–04 |
RTID project authorityExpands RTID project authority. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6736 2003–04 |
Traffic congestion reliefDeclares that applying up to twenty percent of existing revenues to complete priority projects will reduce traffic delay to significantly below today's level, and substantially improve Washington's economic climate. Long-term... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2336 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchExpresses that it is state policy to permit research using human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2359 2003–04 |
Earned release timeChanges the amount of earned release time a county jail may grant to certain offenders confined in a county jail. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2424 2003–04 |
Solemnizing marriagesAuthorizes elected officials in the executive or legislative branch of state, county or municipal government to perform marriage ceremonies. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2559 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certRequires all corrections officers, as a condition of continuing employment, to timely obtain and retain certification as corrections officers. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2595 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, for a limited time, to conduct periodic monitoring of a sample group of retail businesses on compliance with industry ratings for the sale and rental of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2629 2003–04 |
Court hearing informationClarifies that information pertaining to the date, time, and location of a child in need of services, at-risk youth, dependency, termination, or truancy court hearing is not confidential and may be released to the public. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2716 2003–04 |
Eluding a police officerIncreases the seriousness level for the crime of eluding a police officer from a level I to a level IV felony offense. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2741 2003–04 |
Digital public recordsPermits and facilitates management of digitally archived material. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2752 2003–04 |
Forfeited propertyChanges the definition of "owner or operator" in the Model Toxics Control Act so that a state entity or local government will not become liable as an owner or operator of a facility if the facility came into public ownership... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3088 2003–04 |
Farms for the futureCreates the Farms for the Future Account in the state treasury. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3185 2003–04 |
Academic bill of rightsProvides that, to secure the intellectual independence of faculty and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity, the following principles and procedures shall be observed. These principles apply only to... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 3189 2003–04 |
Habitat conservation programExpands the criteria for habitat conservation programs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5982 2003–04 |
Liquor control boardThe LCB must create or amend an existing retail business plan to improve efficiency and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. The plan must include, but is not limited to: expanding hours to include Sunday sales; in-store... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6175 2003–04 |
Lead agency statusA public agency that does not perform on time contracted services must forfeit its lead agency status and pay back any partnership funding provided for the project. The WSDOT must include in agreements with local lead agencies... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6258 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certA corrections officer is terminated from employment for conviction for any crime: (1) committed on the job; (2) involving dishonesty or false statement; or (3) involving possession of a controlled substance. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |