All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3180 2003–04 |
Fruit & veg excise taxationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to amounts received from the canning, preserving, freezing, processing, or dehydrating fresh fruits and vegetables which are subsequently sold at wholesale outside the state or... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3181 2003–04 |
Legal services/constructionRecognizes that the building industry is a key driver of the state economy. Recognizes that the governor recently entered into a contract with the Boeing company to ensure that the Boeing company will build the new 7E7 plant... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3182 2003–04 |
Aquatic pesticidesDeclares that effective aquatic pest control is crucial to maintaining and enhancing agricultural, aquacultural, fishing, and recreational opportunities as well as the quality of life in Washington. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3184 2003–04 |
Health insur for childrenDeclares an intent to provide access to health insurance coverage for all children in the state of Washington by 2008, by building upon and strengthening the successes of employer-sponsored health insurance coverage and... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5166 2003–04 |
HOV lanes/police carsThe authority for DOT and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited such that law enforcement vehicles may not be prohibited from using HOV lanes. "Law... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5259 2003–04 |
Vehicles boarding ferriesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5278 2003–04 |
Hazardous materialsA UTC employee, certified by the Federal Railroad Administration to perform hazardous materials inspections, may enter the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail. Entries must be at a reasonable time... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5392 2003–04 |
Pilot and aircraft feesPilot, and airmen and airwomen registration fees are set at $15. Aircraft registration fees are set at $15. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5553 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionThe Residential Landlord Tenant Act is amended to provide an alternative relief mechanism for landlords or neighbors with tenants involved in criminal activity or unlawful civil disruptions. The revised statute provides a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5740 2003–04 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5972 2003–04 |
Prepaid legal service plansPrepaid legal service plans are not a form of insurance and not subject to regulation by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. A prepaid legal service plan is an arrangement that provides specified legal services or... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6068 2003–04 |
Vehicle dealer feesVehicle dealers are authorized to charge a documentary service fee of up to $35 per vehicle sale or lease. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6179 2003–04 |
Low-cost housingTwenty-five percent of the value of a donation for the provision of low-cost housing to low-income buyers in Washington State may be credited against the imposed business and occupations tax. To be eligible, the donation must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6383 2003–04 |
InsuranceNumerous provisions of the Insurance code (RCW Title 48) are modernized and clarified. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6546 2003–04 |
Financial service companiesA new chapter is added to Title 19 RCW, providing that nonbank financial services that comply voluntarily with state and federal regulatory disclosure are protected against compliance review document discovery, and against... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6557 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesCompanies classified as CLECs are exempt from the same regulatory requirements as small local exchange companies that serve less than 2 percent of the access lines in the state. CLECs are also subject to the same reporting... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6656 2003–04 |
Telephone assistance programDSHS must convene a work group to review the current structure and funding of WTAP. The work group must consist of representatives from telecommunications providers, OFM, WUTC, the Office of Public Counsel, and community... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6661 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsThe assumption of a water-sewer district with fewer than 250 customers by a code city with more than 100,000 people is authorized under specified circumstances until December 31, 2006, even when none of the district is within... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6715 2003–04 |
Joint housing authoritiesProvides that the ordinances enacted by the legislative authorities creating the joint housing authority shall prescribe the procedure for dissolution or deactivation of a joint housing authority and any other matters... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6716 2003–04 |
Alternative energy sourcesFinds that: (1) In 2001, the legislature recognized the importance of advancing the development of a market for qualified alternative energy resources by requiring as a matter of law that all electric utilities in the state,... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6717 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6718 2003–04 |
Hazardous waste cleanupDeclares that state funding provided to local governments for remedial action is limited to appropriations from the local toxics control account and any other appropriation from the legislature. It is not the intent of the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |