All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6579 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesRegulates insurance investments in limited liability companies formed to develop real property. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6580 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningWhenever the State Fire Marshal finds that conditions of extreme fire hazard exist and that state resources or the protection of life and property may be in danger, the Fire Marshal may recommend that the Governor prohibit... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6582 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires employers to post notices of repetitive motion injuries. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6583 2003–04 |
Nursing home feesRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, and 82.71.020. Declares that this act takes effect July 1, 2005, unless the waiver requested by the department of social and health services under RCW 74.46.091 has been approved by the... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6585 2003–04 |
HOV lanesProhibits HOV lanes on I-405. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6594 2003–04 |
Certificated edu employeesDeclares that all parents and members of the community have the right to file, with the educational service district superintendent, a written and signed complaint alleging that a certificated education professional within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6595 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for child care workers based on their work experience, level of responsibility, and education.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6597 2003–04 |
Home & community careRecognizes the importance of case management as a critical home and community care service and maintains its commitment to this system of services; however, the legislature also affirms that in the event of limited case... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2928 2003–04 |
NASCAR platesProvides that the department shall issue a special NASCAR license plate displaying a symbol approved by the department. The NASCAR license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2930 2003–04 |
Tax expenditure limitsLimits the value of tax expenditures identified in the bill to 78 percent of the projected state expenditure limit for the biennium. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2936 2003–04 |
Criminal history checksRequires businesses and organizations to conduct criminal background checks for all persons acting on behalf of, or serving the business who may have supervised or unsupervised access to a child, developmentally disabled... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2937 2003–04 |
Tax exemption/biodiesel fuelExempts one hundred percent biodiesel fuel from the additional special fuel tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2939 2003–04 |
Health care providersAuthorizes the commission to initiate an investigation and disciplinary proceedings under chapter 18.130 RCW against any physician based upon any information contained in a report received under this act. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2942 2003–04 |
Mental health serviceFinds that the involvement of persons with mental illness, their family members, and advocates in designing, implementing, and delivering mental health services reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2943 2003–04 |
Admissibility of statementsAllows certain hearsay statements made by dependent persons to be admissible in criminal proceedings. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2944 2003–04 |
College textbook taxationDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to: (1) Required college textbooks sold by an institution of higher education or at a bookstore whose principal place of business is in Washington state to enrolled... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2945 2003–04 |
Campaign finance reformEstablishes the Clean Elections Act that institutes public financing of political campaigns for state-wide and legislative office; lowers contribution limits; and requires all candidates for elected office to comply with... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2946 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationAuthorizes self-insurers to make claim decisions and actively participate in workers' compensation claims. Repeals RCW 51.32.190. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2947 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersDirects the department to contract with a service organization or third-party administrator with a certified Washington claims administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insured employers. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2948 2003–04 |
Fiscal impact/ballot measureProvides that a fiscal impact statement may describe, to the extent feasible, any direct fiscal impact private industry or individuals will experience if the ballot measure were approved by state voters. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2949 2003–04 |
Third party custody petitionProvides that whenever the court or the petitioning party in a third party custody proceeding knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the petitioning party must promptly provide notice to the child's... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2951 2003–04 |
Grandparents & visitationEstablishes procedures for grandparents to petition the court for visitation with a grandchild. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2953 2003–04 |
Public records disclosureExempts: (1) Information regarding the internal layout, structural elements, infrastructure, or security of any building or structure, whether publicly or privately owned, the disclosure of which would have a reasonable... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |