All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6669 2003–04 |
Public works bidsIn situations other than when the prospective contractor is not the lowest bidder, an invited public works bid cannot be rejected, unless there is a "cogent and compelling reason" to reject all bids and cancel the invitation. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6670 2003–04 |
Alternative public worksEstablishes within the office of financial management an oversight committee to review the utilization of the alternative public works contracting procedures authorized under chapter 39.10 RCW, specifically to further good... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6671 2003–04 |
Real estate excise tax feesThe fee a county treasurer collects on state-imposed REET transactions is changed to $5. From July 1, 2004, until July 1, 2007, the county treasurer must collect an additional fee of $5 on all state-imposed REET transactions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6672 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes on State Route 167. Tolls are to be established by the Transportation... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6674 2003–04 |
Water courtWithin the limits established by a proposed constitutional amendment to be offered in Washington State's next general election, provisions to determine the jurisdiction of water courts, the review of water court actions, the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6683 2003–04 |
Duties of utility to serveCities, towns, municipal utilities, and code cities are all prohibited, when providing water or sewer services outside the corporate boundaries of the jurisdiction, from imposing, demanding, or negotiating certain conditions,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6687 2003–04 |
State expendituresRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Repeals RCW 43.33A.220 and 43.135.051. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3104 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises provisions relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. Repeals RCW 48.43.035. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3105 2003–04 |
Water rightsProvides that, if an application filed or action taken under this act involves only a change in the point of withdrawal of the right, a change in the place of use of the right, or both such changes, and the purpose of use of... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3107 2003–04 |
Recovery of fish runsEstablishes a regional fish recovery program for Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3108 2003–04 |
Workers' comp oversightRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee (WCAC), to adopt rules establishing the contingency reserve level, prohibiting premium dividends,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3109 2003–04 |
Forest fire protectionAmends RCW 76.04.610 relating to funding for forest fire protection. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3111 2003–04 |
Population sustainabilityDirects the secretary of health to develop and distribute a pamphlet or other educational material that emphasizes the benefits and importance of couples limiting themselves to two or fewer children to promote population... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3115 2003–04 |
Child dependencyAuthorizes the fact-finder to order expert evaluations of parties. Expert evaluations shall be performed by appointed evaluators who are mutually agreed upon by the court, the state, and parents' counsel, and, if the child is... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3119 2003–04 |
Betting limitsRequires a 60 percent majority vote of the Legislature to increase betting limits for gambling activities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3120 2003–04 |
Growth managementProvides that the superior court shall directly review a petition for review filed according to RCW 36.70A.310. Any petition for review filed according to RCW 36.70A.310 shall be filed in superior court within sixty days after... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3121 2003–04 |
Telephone assistance programTransfers administrative responsibility for the Washington Telephone Assistance program from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3122 2003–04 |
Growth management boardsExpands the jurisdiction of the growth management hearings boards to include all counties and cities in Washington state. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3123 2003–04 |
Growth managementClarifies the effect of the expiration of remand periods and determinations of invalidity. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3125 2003–04 |
Forest healthRequires that the commissioner and the department develop and pursue approval of cooperative agreements with the United States forest service and the United States bureau of land management using Title 1 of the national... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3126 2003–04 |
WorkFirst recipientsProvides that recipients of the WorkFirst program, authorized in chapter 58, Laws of 1997, who are employed by a county shall be paid at least twice monthly. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3127 2003–04 |
Electrical fieldsSpecifies that, for purposes of certifying electricians, armed service experience allowed as a substitute for work experience should include building construction experience and shipboard experience. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3128 2003–04 |
Weapons in legislative bldgProhibits, with exceptions, the possession of weapons, including firearms, within the legislative building on the state capitol campus; | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3129 2003–04 |
Water pollution/TMDLProhibits the Department of Ecology from proceeding with TMDL processes for the Colville River, Kettle River, and Moses Lake until it: (1) provides requested information to the applicable advisory committees; and (2) allows... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |