All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6252 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to buy down all or part of the early retirement benefit reduction. Members opting to buy down the early retirement reduction pay the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6260 2003–04 |
Vocational counselingEstablishes licensing requirements for counselors doing vocational evaluations or rehabilitation counseling. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6262 2003–04 |
Tire recyclingProvides that there is levied a three dollar per tire fee on the retail sale of new replacement vehicle tires. Creates the vehicle tire recycling account within the state treasury. Funds collected under RCW 70.95.510 shall be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6267 2003–04 |
HVAC/refrigeration specialtyProvides that, before December 1, 2004, a person who provides evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that he or she has worked in the HVAC/refrigeration specialty for a minimum of eight thousand hours may... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6272 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceDeclares it to be in the public interest to establish a program that: (1) Provides additional options for individuals to use in balancing work and family responsibilities; (2) Is in addition to those programs offered by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6275 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesBefore filing a notice of proposed rule adoption, the agency seeking to propose adoption of a significant legislative rule must adopt a finding of necessity and supporting findings of fact and conclusions of law. The process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6280 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceIn identifying the factors to be used in selecting an appropriate remedy for nursing homes found out of compliance with licensing requirements, DSHS is directed to use a scope and severity method that does not exceed federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1032 2003–04 |
Economic revitalization brdDirects all interest earnings generated by the Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) to be transferred to the Community Economic Revitalization Board CERB program beginning July 1, 2005. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1041 2003–04 |
Mental health adv directivesEstablishes procedures and requirements for a person with capacity to create a mental health advance directive. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1068 2003–04 |
Public water fluoridationRequires voters to approve ordinances authorizing fluoridation of a public water supply that are adopted by water-sewer districts, counties, or cities with a commission form of government. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1093 2003–04 |
Ballot candidate orderEliminates the rotation of candidates' names for partisan federal, state, and county offices, for judicial offices, for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on the primary election ballot. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1096 2003–04 |
Aviation repair b&o taxReduces business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.275 percent on the sale and repair of equipment used in interstate or foreign commerce by certain FAA certificated aircraft repair facilities. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1109 2003–04 |
Fire fighting trainingProvides wildland fire fighter training. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1124 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1146 2003–04 |
Affordable housing adv boardAdds a representative of for-profit rental housing owners to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1148 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission; | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1152 2003–04 |
Archives division fundingEstablishes two non-appropriated accounts for the Division of Archives and Records Management for the following purposes: - costs and expenses associated with imaging, micrographic, reproduction, and duplication services; and... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1156 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary, general election or special election and to certify to the Office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1158 2003–04 |
Voting systems certificationChanges the process for certifying voting and vote tallying equipment. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1159 2003–04 |
Election statutesReorganizes the election laws into a new title, Title 29A RCW, effective 2004. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1160 2003–04 |
Election crimes & penaltiesOrganizes election crimes and penalties as a new chapter of Title 29 or 29A, and changes some penalties. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1161 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates an election account in the State Treasury. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |