All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6479 2003–04 |
Unused sick leaveProvides that eligible state employees who separate from state service after January 1, 2004, and who are at least fifty-five years of age and have at least ten years of service credit under the public employees' retirement... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6482 2003–04 |
Gift certificatesGift certificates, including gift cards and stored value cards, cannot have an expiration date, or any fee, service charge or inactivity charge. If a gift certificate is used, and there is unused value left, the issuer must... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6484 2003–04 |
Mental health parityFinds that the potential benefits of improved access to mental health services are significant. Declares that it is not cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6486 2003–04 |
Water rights for agrA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6487 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & ethanol fuelAll diesel fuel sold or offered for sale in the state for use in internal combustion engines must contain at least 2 percent biodiesel fuel. The minimum biodiesel fuel content requirement does not apply to fuel used in: (1)... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6492 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6498 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingAuthorizes additional transportation funding. Authorizes a motor vehicle fuel tax rate of twenty-seven cents per gallon to apply to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. Provides that the money collected under... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6500 2003–04 |
Teacher labor disputesIf a new contract is not reached by July 15 in a year in which a teacher's contract expires, an interest arbitration panel is convened to resolve the dispute. By July 15, each side must choose an arbitrator. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6503 2003–04 |
School bus proceduresPublic school buses operated by school districts must be exempt from the provisions of Washington's privacy law relating to recording private conversations for the limited purpose of allowing audio taping on school buses.... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6504 2003–04 |
Prescription drug discountsThe Health Care Authority also negotiates prescription drug discounts for any person who is enrolled in an entity organized as a nonprofit for the purpose of providing charity health care services to any uninsured individual... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6507 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2702 2003–04 |
Motor poolRequires half of planned new vehicle purchases made by the Department of General Administration (GA) to be electric hybrid vehicles, vehicles that use alternative fuels, or a combination of both, for the period July 1, 2004... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2706 2003–04 |
Voter registrationAllows voters to register to vote or transfer their voter registration anytime, including election day. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2709 2003–04 |
Vocational counselingEstablishes licensing requirements for counselors doing vocational evaluations or rehabilitation counseling. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2710 2003–04 |
Underwater noiseRequires persons performing activities from a vessel in marine waters that generate significant underwater noise to first obtain a permit from the Department of Ecology. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2717 2003–04 |
Audit of executive branchDirects the state auditor to contract for a performance audit of the executive branch of state government. Requires the performance audit to include an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of major management... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2718 2003–04 |
Fraud against elderlyImposes a penalty assessment on persons convicted of certain crimes with elderly or vulnerable adult victims. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2719 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date after which discharge of ballast water into waters of the state is authorized from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2008. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2721 2003–04 |
Uniform admin districtsDeclares an intent to significantly improve the financial accountability and service delivery of state activities and functions by establishing standardized administrative districts for all state agencies. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2722 2003–04 |
Self-service laundryRemoves the full exemption from retail sales tax for coin-operated laundry facilities at apartments, rooming houses, and mobile home parks, and reduces the tax rate under the business and occupation tax on income from such... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2725 2003–04 |
Party caucusesAuthorizes the Secretary of State and county auditors to accept the results of political party nominating caucuses and conventions, making only those nominees eligible for the general election ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2729 2003–04 |
Water well constructionRequires every licensed operator to complete, during their compliance period, the continuing education unit requirement as determined by the department. Directs every licensed operator to obtain the required continuing... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |