All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1636 2003–04 |
Pathological gamblingEstablishes a transfer of $500,000 from the revenue of the multi-state lottery game to fund the pathological gambling treatment program. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1639 2003–04 |
Port district planningRecognizes that port districts are unique special purpose districts with development, operation, and maintenance responsibilities for transfer, terminal, and commercial transportation facilities. Recognizes that port... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1641 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1643 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careProvides that, in an action or arbitration for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care, the injured plaintiff may not recover noneconomic damages exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1644 2003–04 |
Civil forfeitures of prprtyFinds the current practice of asset forfeiture to be unjust and, therefore, finds it necessary to reform existing property forfeiture laws. Declares that no person should have property civilly forfeited unless that person has... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1646 2003–04 |
Public water fluoridationFinds that it is in the public interest that before the fluoridation of a public water system, the customers of the public water system or the elected local public water system governing body should make the final decision on... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1648 2003–04 |
Child supportProhibits immediate wage withholding from a person with a history of timely child support payments from mandatory wage assignment orders. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1649 2003–04 |
Agency mediation/arbitrationRequires state agencies to resolve disputes through mandatory mediation or binding arbitration, rather than litigation. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1650 2003–04 |
Library board electionsEstablishes provisions for the election of certain library board members. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1651 2003–04 |
Political subdivisionsRemoves any requirement for a political subdivision to implement any unfunded mandate imposed by the state. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1652 2003–04 |
Censorship in school dstrctsDeclares that school district boards of directors shall not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records specified in this act relating to the founding of the United States or the state of Washington because of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1653 2003–04 |
Public schoolsFinds that, as we face a more complex society and increasing demands are placed on schools and the educational services they provide for children, it is important that school districts are provided with flexibility to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1657 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesFinds that sport shooting ranges in this state offer valuable hunter and firearm safety training, legitimate and important forms of recreation to the general public, and provide the opportunity for many law enforcement... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1658 2003–04 |
Juvenile driving privilegesDeclares an intent to increase the attention of middle and high school students on their academic responsibilities by requiring the students to successfully complete an assessment of their reading and writing skills before... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1659 2003–04 |
Parks & rec facilitiesExpands the use of revenues from the real estate excise tax to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1661 2003–04 |
Idling time & emissionsProhibits non-exempted ocean marine terminals to operate in a manner that causes diesel trucks to idle or wait in a queue for more than 30 minutes. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1662 2003–04 |
Intermodal container safetyFinds and declares the following: (1) Under chapter 46.44 RCW, vehicles must meet certain gross vehicle weight restrictions to travel on state roadways. In addition, most states regulate the allowable gross weight on a single... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1663 2003–04 |
Intermodal chassis inspctnProvides that an ocean marine terminal that receives and dispatches intermodal chassis shall implement and carry out the intermodal chassis roadability inspection program, as described in this act, in lieu of any inspection... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1664 2003–04 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes it a "strike" to commit third degree assault against a law enforcement officer. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1665 2003–04 |
Law offcr firearm surrenderProvides that, if the respondent in any request for a temporary order under this act is a general authority or limited authority Washington peace officer, no temporary order issued by the court in advance of a full hearing... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1666 2003–04 |
Irrigation rights of wayClarifies that landowners are protected from civil liability for certain injuries sustained by recreational users of irrigation canal rights of way and adjacent areas. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1668 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesRevises the state teacher salary allocation schedule to recognize years of service outside the school system for educational staff associates. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1669 2003–04 |
Election costsRequires the state to pay a prorated share of state election costs during even-numbered years according to a graduated schedule. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1671 2003–04 |
Apprentices in cosmetologyExempts persons engaged in an industry apprenticeship program from the licensing requirement. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1672 2003–04 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes rulemaking to implement three days of bereavement leave that cannot be deducted from sick leave for state civil service employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |