All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5285 2003–04 |
Water resources managementProvides that the department shall, through a network of water masters appointed under chapter 90.03 RCW, stream patrollers appointed under chapter 90.08 RCW, and other assigned compliance staff, achieve compliance with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5286 2003–04 |
Tax on water right transfersDeclares an intent to improve the real estate excise tax reporting and collection process for the transfer of water rights that are transferred separately from the land. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5287 2003–04 |
Management of state watersRCW 90.54.020, the state's general declaration of fundamentals that shall guide the utilization and management of the state's waters, is amended to include the following policy: the state will recognize federal reserved... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5288 2003–04 |
Instream water rightsDeclares that a right to the instream beneficial use of water may be held by any person or by a unit of state or local government. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5289 2003–04 |
Watershed health monitoringThe Salmon Recovery Funding Board (board) must provide coordination and oversight of state agencies in the implementation of the comprehensive statewide watershed health monitoring strategy and action plan. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5291 2003–04 |
Clean elections actThe Washington Clean Elections Act is established as an alternative campaign financing option available to candidates running for state senator and state representative. The fund is financed entirely through voluntary... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5292 2003–04 |
Ferry user couponsFrequent user coupons for the WSF system are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are refundable for up to one year from the date of purchase. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5293 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumRevises RCW 29.79.080 relating to the form for initiative and referendum petitions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5294 2003–04 |
TANF work activityWorkFirst participants are eligible to receive a child care subsidy for the hours they are in the education program, as well as during their work-study hours. If they are attending an educational institution which limits the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5296 2003–04 |
Trans service barriersA person or private corporation may operate a local public passenger transportation service within a public transportation benefit area without entering into an agreement with the public transportation benefit area. WUTC has... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5298 2003–04 |
Small forest landownersThe Legislature recognizes that the road maintenance and abandonment requirements may be excessive for small forest landowners. Grazing is defined to clarify that grazing can occur in forest areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5300 2003–04 |
Public works assistance acctAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 27 additional public works project loans totaling $71.7 million are authorized for the 2003 loan cycle under the appropriation provided for the 2003-05 biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5301 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5303 2003–04 |
State university researchWording of the statute is corrected. Financial contracts for research facilities or equipment contemplated by either the University of Washington or Washington State University do not require prior approval of the State... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5306 2003–04 |
Out-of-state political commWashington political committees are no longer required to forfeit contributions from federal or out-of-state political committees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5309 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsAll existing requirements and procedures remain intact, but all appointments to the boards by the Governor, including for unexpired term vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5311 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityFinds that: (1) Public confidence in government is essential and programs to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public functions must be enhanced in order to restore public trust; (2) Washington... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5312 2003–04 |
Quality management programEach state agency, within available funds, is instructed to develop and implement a quality management program to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5313 2003–04 |
Health care recovery actNumerous legislative findings are made regarding the health care crisis in this state and its causes, including the lack of effective public policy governing the purpose of the health care system. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5315 2003–04 |
Ballistics imagingDeclares that, for the purposes of this act, "ballistics image" means the unique characteristics that each firearm imprints on projectiles and spent cartridge casings. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5316 2003–04 |
Gun show salesEstablishes provisions to regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5317 2003–04 |
Safe storage of firearmsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5318 2003–04 |
Technology help desk serviceExtends a tax credit for persons engaged in a rural county in the business of providing information technology help desk services to third parties to December 31, 2008. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |