All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1819 2003–04 |
Minimum tipped wage rateEstablishes an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1821 2003–04 |
SweepstakesBroadens consumer protection law regarding promotional advertising of prizes to include sweepstakes and skill contests offered for a commercial purpose. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1823 2003–04 |
Voiding an electionThe process for voiding an election based on a campaign finance violation is changed from requiring that the action be commenced within one year of the election to requiring that the complaint that initiated the investigation... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1825 2003–04 |
Newborn hearing screeningAll newborns must receive a hearing screening prior to discharge from the hospital and the results must be reported to the Department of Health. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1830 2003–04 |
Basic health plan & medicaidAuthorizes the Health Care Authority administrator to seek reimbursement for the cost of providing basic health plan services to enrollees who are employees of large employers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1831 2003–04 |
Pblc hearings on initiativesRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to hold public hearings on initiatives that qualify for the general election ballot. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1833 2003–04 |
Unemployment compensationAllows an unemployment insurance claimant to request a special base year when the claimant has taken family and medical leave during the normal base year. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1834 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges the calculation of industrial insurance benefits, including changing the definition of wages to exclude fringe benefits, using 12-month wage averaging, and using a flat 65.5 percent instead of a variable percentage of... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1835 2003–04 |
School day requirementsSchool districts may allow graduating seniors to attend school up to five fewer days in a year if school has been cancelled due to a district-wide or school emergency. The district will still receive full state funding for the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1836 2003–04 |
Legal financial obligationsSets the interest rate applicable to financial obligations imposed in a criminal judgment at 4 percent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1838 2003–04 |
Telephonic reading serviceRequires the Department of Services for the Blind to provide access to a telephonic reading service for blind and disabled persons. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1839 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingRevises provisions relating to transportation funding. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1842 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide ‟fraud alert network” to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1850 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careProvides that, in an action for damages for injury or death occurring as a result of the provision of health care, the amount of noneconomic damages awarded to the claimant shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars. Does... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1851 2003–04 |
Medical malpractice insrncRequires that the Department of Health create procedures and protocols for the formal approval of medical error reduction programs that meet specified criteria. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1856 2003–04 |
Dental quality assurance comIncreases the size of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission from 14 to 16 and requires that two members be dental hygienists. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1857 2003–04 |
Dentistry delegationAllows people who meet minimum training standards and work under the supervision of a dentist to place, carve, contour, and adjust restorations as well as take impressions of the teeth or jaws. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1859 2003–04 |
Actions for hlth care injuryRevises provisions relating to joint and several liability for damages in actions under chapter 7.70 RCW. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1861 2003–04 |
Web-based clearinghouseDirects the Washington Digital Learning Commons to establish a web-based clearinghouse for on-line learning programs and resources available anywhere in the state. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1864 2003–04 |
Ferry fundingDirects the department to implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system that must be used to manufacture all license plates issued under chapter 46.16 RCW. This system must be in place and operational by July 1,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1866 2003–04 |
Nutrition in public schoolsThe Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations regarding nutrition for local school boards to use in determining food policies. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1868 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1870 2003–04 |
State employee health careEstablishes a new health insurance option for individuals eligible to receive coverage through the Public Employees Benefit Board. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1871 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises procedures relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1873 2003–04 |
Sober living facilitiesDeclares that the state of Washington has a compelling interest in regulating sober living homes in the state to ensure the homes comply with all state and local laws governing building, fire, safety, health code as well as... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |