All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3166 2003–04 |
Housing for sex offendersProvides that a public entity providing housing to a person who is required to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.130 and who is classified as a risk level III sex offender is not liable for civil damages resulting... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3167 2003–04 |
OcularistsRequires all work performed by an ocularist and an apprentice ocularist to be performed on the premises of the operating business, or a branch office. Requires the supervising ocularist to be present with the patient when any... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3168 2003–04 |
Hlth care provider/b & o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a health care provider from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from the state of Washington or any municipal corporation or... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6135 2003–04 |
Edu emply health benefitsWith respect to contracts entered into after the effective date of the act, school districts are authorized, but not required, to negotiate contracts for health care benefits that allow an employee of one school district to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6297 2003–04 |
Electric utility tax creditThe determination of whether a rural county meets the population density requirements of the bill is made as of the date a contribution to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund is made. References to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6300 2003–04 |
Criminal justice costsCounties may petition for extraordinary criminal justice costs incurred for any homicide cases, not just cases involving aggravated murder. Petitions are only appropriate if the cases have an extraordinary and disproportionate... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6344 2003–04 |
Liquor sale/identificationU.S. military identification cards that have imbedded, digital signatures are acceptable proof of identification for purposes of purchasing liquor in this state. The Liquor Control Board has authority to adopt rules regarding... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6499 2003–04 |
Leg bldg wireless networkThe Joint Legislative Systems Committee (JLSC), the Department of Information Services (DIS), and the Department of General Administration (GA) must deploy a pilot wireless network in the Capitol Building in 2004. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6547 2003–04 |
Electrical boardFour new positions are created on the Electrical Board. One member each is designated to represent: (a) outside journeymen linemen; (b) appliance repair contractors; (c) heating, ventilating, air conditioning contractors; and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6567 2003–04 |
Nursing care commissionThe State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is increased to 15 members. The number of registered nurse members is increased from three to seven, the number of public members in increased from two to three, and the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6699 2003–04 |
Dependent children/insuranceRequires any insurance contract that provides coverage for a dependent child to cover any unmarried child of the subscriber or the subscriber's spouse if the child is: (1) Under the limiting age of twenty-five; and (2) Not an... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6703 2003–04 |
Property tax assessed valueRevises the determination of property value for property tax purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6704 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsStatutes regulating medical malpractice actions are amended in the areas of: allocation of fault; vicarious liability of hospitals; the statute repose; expert witnesses; pre-suit notice and certificate of merit requirements;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6705 2003–04 |
Tourism promotion areasDeclares that "lodging business" means a business held out to the public to be an inn, hotel, motel, or public lodging house in which forty or more rooms are furnished for hire to accommodate transient guests and whose lodging... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2379 2003–04 |
Peace officer trainingAppropriates $1 million to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) for the purpose of providing peace officers training in weapon retention and survival techniques. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3151 2003–04 |
Drug purchasing cost controlExempts certain prescription drugs from the provisions of RCW 70.14.050. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3152 2003–04 |
Homeless veteransDeclares it is the policy of this state and the purpose of this act to facilitate and support the development and operation of housing for homeless mentally ill veterans who possess significant barriers to their social... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3153 2003–04 |
Unions/health care facilityDeclares that it is the policy of this state to recognize the right of employees to freedom of association in the workplace and freedom of choice in who will represent employees in collective bargaining. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3154 2003–04 |
Water service tax exemptionsExtends indefinitely the exemptions under the public utility tax and business and occupation tax for water-sewer districts and irrigation districts that provide water services to small customer bases. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3156 2003–04 |
Professional service corpAmends RCW 18.100.050 relating to professional service corporations. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3157 2003–04 |
Tax penalty provisionsLimits application of the 5 percent penalty on tax billings to situations where less than 75 percent of the taxes due were paid and the underpayment was at least $1,000. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3159 2003–04 |
MotorcyclesAllows motorcycles between lanes during congestion. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3161 2003–04 |
School fundingRevises school funding by standardizing levy formulas and salary schedules. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 5082 2003–04 |
Property assessed valuesThe appraisal of a tract or parcel must consider amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges for purposes of reducing the value. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6114 2003–04 |
Animal/resource terrorismAn "animal rights or ecological terrorist organization" is defined as any association, organization, entity, coalition, or combination of two or more persons with the purpose of intimidating, coercing, or causing fear with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |