All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2959 2003–04 |
Growth managementAmends RCW 36.70A.172 to modify provisions for best available science by clarifying that the requirement to include best available science in designating and protecting critical areas is procedural rather than substantive and... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2962 2003–04 |
PPI bond proceedsAllows the use of bonds authorized for the Tacoma Narrow Bridge toll project to be used for safety improvements on State Route 16. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2963 2003–04 |
DSHS background checksRequires background checks for all department of social and health services employees and contractors. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2964 2003–04 |
High schl student absencesAuthorizes the absences if the student is in grade nine through twelve, the parent has approved the absence in advance, and the absences do not total more than: (1) Ten days per academic year for a student with a grade point... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2965 2003–04 |
Drivers' licenses/draftRequires selective service registration for male applicants for driver's licenses. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6076 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsIn addition to a nonprofit corporation's ability to designate committees of directors, the corporation may have one or more committees of members if the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for them. Meetings of any... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6268 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6551 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceBeginning October 1, 2004, every employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees is assessed a fee for every employee working over 86 hours per month. The fees are sufficient to pay for Basic Health Plan (BHP),... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6552 2003–04 |
Patient transport vehiclesProvides that, except as excluded by rules established by the department, specialized commercial transport vehicles such as cabulances, stretcher vans, and wheelchair vans may transport, for comfort and convenience,... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6553 2003–04 |
Health professionsRevises the department of health's health professions disciplinary authority. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6556 2003–04 |
Hospital bed capacityProvides that a health care facility certified as a critical access hospital under 42 U.S.C. 1395i-4 may increase its total number of licensed beds to the total number of beds permitted under 42 U.S.C. 1395i-4 and may... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6558 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverCentral Washington University's authority to offer operating fee waivers is increased from 8 percent to 11 percent. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6563 2003–04 |
Paine FieldDirects Snohomish county to conduct an initial feasible air study of commercial passenger air service at Paine Field. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6565 2003–04 |
Abandoned vehiclesRequires that the form provided or approved by the department must include the statement "Providing false information on a seller's report of sale submitted to the department or its agents is a criminal violation of RCW... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6566 2003–04 |
Community swim facilityTen million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the state building construction account to the University of Washington as matching funds for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6569 2003–04 |
Construction prprty donationA state agency which contracts for or is responsible for demolition, repair or construction projects must notify the Department of General Administration of the availability of surplus construction property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2880 2003–04 |
Workers' compensation auditsRequires annual audits of the state industrial insurance fund. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2881 2003–04 |
Tort liabilityEstablishes a provision governing the liability of the state and local governmental entities, providing that governmental entities are not liable in a tort action except under certain listed circumstances. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2882 2003–04 |
Anatomical giftsRepeals RCW 68.50.560. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2885 2003–04 |
Student safety/disciplineDeclares that, as used in this act, "containment room" means a room, space, or facility, other than a school principal's office, separate and apart from the classroom where the student receives the majority of daily... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2886 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesAmends RCW 73.04.110 relating to determining eligibility for veteran's regular or special license plates. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2887 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnIncreases the acreage limitations for church-owned property exempt from property taxes. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2888 2003–04 |
Ferry galley service workersRequiring Benefit Parity for Galley Workers | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2889 2003–04 |
Ferry galley serviceRequires the Washington State Ferries to provide galley services to the level provided in December 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |