All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2358 2003–04 |
Drug offense sentencingEliminates provisions elevating the seriousness level for certain drug crimes committed with a deadly weapon special verdict. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2362 2003–04 |
Family team decision meetingRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish as a goal the use of a family team decision meeting for children involved in the child welfare system. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2365 2003–04 |
Drug courtAuthorizes an offender to make a motion to the court for admission to drug court. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2368 2003–04 |
Endangered species listingsProvides that, if a species is listed as threatened or endangered under the federal endangered species act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq., the director may coordinate department activities with federal efforts to recover listed... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2369 2003–04 |
Landlocked property ownersProvides that an owner, or one entitled to the beneficial use, of land who has condemned state-owned land as defined in RCW 79.02.010 according to the requirements of chapter 8.24 RCW may bring an action for acts that... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5000 2003–04 |
Slander of a womanRepeals RCW 9.58.110 and 9.58.120. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5002 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired due to physical disability. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5003 2003–04 |
Citizen councilorThe State Auditor appoints a volunteer citizen counselor coordinator and a deputy. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5004 2003–04 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) administers the program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5005 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5007 2003–04 |
Agriculture/garden researchAll assets at the Washington State University's research and extension centers in Puyallup and Mount Vernon must be transferred to the Western Washington Center for Agriculture and Garden Research by June 30, 2003. The center... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5008 2003–04 |
Community swim facilityAppropriates the sum of ten million dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the state building construction account to the University of Washington as matching funds for the construction of a collegiate and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5009 2003–04 |
Periodontal insuranceDirects the office of the insurance commissioner to conduct a study to: (1) Determine the level of insurance coverage provided for a range of services known to be effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease; and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5010 2003–04 |
Branch campusesAuthorizes branch campuses to offer lower-division coursework. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5012 2003–04 |
Charter schoolsAuthorizes the operation of public charter schools managed by a board of directors of a nonprofit corporation and sponsored by a school district or an institution of higher education. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5013 2003–04 |
Minimum wage rateThe state minimum wage rate may not exceed 136.2 percent of the federal minimum wage rate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5019 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionDeclares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5020 2003–04 |
Agency purchase of landA state agency may not purchase privately-owned parcels of land in excess of five contiguous acres in any county where the public land base is 70 percent of the total area of the county, except when specifically directed to do... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5021 2003–04 |
Education employee benefitsFunds appropriated for the salaries and compensation of certificated school district employees must not be used for sick leave benefits, compensation, or health benefits during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5026 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockThe state is obligated to pay for damage to livestock caused by the state's wildlife. Livestock means horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, swine and ratite. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5029 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife infractionsWhen unlawful, the following are infractions rather than misdemeanors: taking of protected or unclassified fish or wildlife; trapping; posting; use of department lands or facilities; use of dogs; transport of aquatic plants;... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5030 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife violationsAuthorization to seize and seek forfeiture of property is limited to violations of statute. Fair market value is the specified method for determining the value of seized property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5031 2003–04 |
State patrol communicationsThe Washington State Patrol must provide both radio dispatch and communication services to any state agency with law enforcement authority when that agency requests these services under the Interlocal Cooperation Act. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |