All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6301 2003–04 |
Parentage/DNA testingA proceeding to disprove paternity may be maintained at any time when genetic testing results show that there is zero percent probability that the presumed father is the biological father and the following apply: the genetic... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6303 2003–04 |
AnnexationProvides authorization for cities that are required to plan under the growth management act to annex areas within their urban growth boundary. Establishes a process to facilitate annexations between cities and counties. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6307 2003–04 |
Rural county tax deferralExtends the expiration date on the rural county tax deferral program to July 1, 2009. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6308 2003–04 |
Info tech help desk servicesProvides tax credits for information technology help desk services provided in rural counties. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6309 2003–04 |
B& o tax creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit for programming and manufacturing software in rural counties. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6318 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersL&I must contract with a service organization or third-party administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insurers. The L&I director selects the service organization or third-party administrator through a competitive... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6320 2003–04 |
Studded tiresStatutory language that allows the use of studded tires is removed. Statutory language that prohibits studded tires is retained. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6323 2003–04 |
Toll violation enforcementRevises provisions relating to toll evasion. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6324 2003–04 |
Vehicle toll collectionProvides that tolls may be collected by any system that identifies the correct toll and collects the payment. Systems may include manual cash collection, electronic toll collection, and photo monitoring systems. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6328 2003–04 |
Malpractice insuranceA supplemental malpractice insurance program (SMIP) is created to provide an excess layer of liability coverage for medical malpractice claims. The program is a distinct legal entity, not an insurer nor a state agency. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6330 2003–04 |
Tobacco samplingA tax of $1 is imposed on each tobacco product sample distributed free or at a nominal cost for promotional purposes. All proceeds from this tax, except those necessary to administer the tax, are remitted to the Liquor Control... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2482 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingRequires that, within seven days of its adoption, each board of school directors shall provide to the superintendent of public instruction an electronic copy of any collective bargaining agreement approved by the district and... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2487 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteProhibits the disposal of televisions, computer monitors, and computer central processing units in landfills, incinerators, or energy recovery facilities effective January 1, 2006. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2492 2003–04 |
Felony drug offendersRetroactively applies 2SHB 2338 to any offender convicted of a drug offense and serving a term under the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) grid. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2494 2003–04 |
Firearms industryProvides that the firearms industry may not be sued by a public or private entity or individual for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale, or use of... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2495 2003–04 |
Birth certificatesRequires any rules to include adequate means for determining the proper identity of the person making the request for the release of the record, including a statement of the person's relationship to the person on the record... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2496 2003–04 |
Nursing facility admissionsProvides that a nursing facility that has under common ownership, in whole or in part, a boarding home licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW, or independent housing, is not required to place the names of its boarding home or... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2502 2003–04 |
Rural info tech tax creditA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that provide information technology help desk services from rural counties. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2508 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2515 2003–04 |
Boarding & nursing homesFinds that the inspection, reinspection, and complaint investigation procedures for licensed boarding homes must be strong, consistent, efficient, and fair. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2516 2003–04 |
Hlth service prvdr immunityProvides that a nursing home facility under chapter 18.51 RCW, a boarding home providing assisted living services under chapter 18.20 RCW, an adult family home under chapter 70.128 RCW, or a continuing care retirement... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2517 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceDirects the department to identify factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate remedy to apply to a nursing home that has not complied with the licensing requirements under chapter 18.51 RCW or chapter 74.42 RCW. In... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2521 2003–04 |
Subcontractor bondingSubcontractors employed on public projects requiring a retainage fee may request the contractor to submit a bond equal to the subcontractor's retainage requirement to the public owner. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2522 2003–04 |
Public works bidsProhibits rejection of public works bids except for good cause. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2523 2003–04 |
Subcontractor listingRequires the names of subcontractors to be publicly read at bid openings. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |