All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5419 2003–04 |
Nurses and overtime workThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities to which the overtime prohibition law for nurses applies: state hospitals for the mentally ill; state residential habilitation centers; state veterans'... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5420 2003–04 |
Special edu teacher schlrshpThe Special Education Teachers' Conditional Scholarship program is established. Eligible students receive up to $3,000 per year for up to five years to attend a accredited institution of higher education in Washington State. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5421 2003–04 |
Newborn hearing screeningThe Department of Health must require a hearing screening of all newborn infants before they are discharged from the hospital. No screening, however, shall be provided to a newborn infant whose parent objects on religious grounds. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5424 2003–04 |
Excise tax interestThe months that DOR uses in calculating the interest rate on underpayments change from a year ending in October to a year ending in July. Interest allowed on a credit notice or refund issued after July 1, 2002, is computed... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5426 2003–04 |
Sale of commercial fishThe direct resale endorsement is expanded to include sturgeon. Any qualifying commercial fishing individual may add the direct resale endorsement to his or her current commercial fishing license any time, rather than only at... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5430 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationRevises provisions relating to verification that applicants for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5432 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct propertyA water sewer-district cannot sell real property at a private sale when the initial appraised value exceeds $2,500. An initial appraised value is determined by the board of commissioners based on an appraisal from a real... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5433 2003–04 |
Water-sewer district biddingAs an alternative to existing law, the district may let purchase contracts with suppliers designated on current state agency, county, city, or town purchasing rosters when the roster has been established in accordance with the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5438 2003–04 |
New jobs tax exemptionsSales and use taxes do not apply to the sale and use of goods used in construction of, machinery and equipment that become a part of , or services and labor performed in respect to a qualified building. A qualified building is... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5439 2003–04 |
Nonresident athlete taxProvides that a tax equal to one percent of the income determined under this act is imposed on an individual who is a nonresident of Washington and who is an athlete or entertainer. Provides that revenue collected under this... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5440 2003–04 |
Poet laureateProvides that the poet laureate shall engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including but not limited to a minimum of twenty readings, workshops, lectures, and/or presentations for Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5441 2003–04 |
Int & referendum paper sizeThe size of paper for petitions is changed to not less than 8-1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long. The Secretary of State must adopt rules establishing readability standards including, but not limited to, the minimum font size for text. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5442 2003–04 |
MethamphetamineThe maximum period of incarceration for Manufacture of Methamphetamine is increased from ten years to 20 years. Because Manufacture of Methamphetamine is made a class A felony, it is a "most serious offense" counting as a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5443 2003–04 |
Absentee ballotsThe location of the signature line that election officials use to verify an absentee voter's qualifications is moved from its current location on the outer mailing envelope to the inner security envelope. The voter's signature... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5444 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingDeclares that "instant runoff voting" means a system of voting whereby voters may rank three or more candidates for the same office in order of preference, so that voters may indicate a first choice, a second choice, and so on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5445 2003–04 |
Neurodevelopmental therapyProvides for coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5446 2003–04 |
Household goods carriersFinds that: (1) The business of operating as a household goods carrier for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest; and (2) The unlawful advertisement, use... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5449 2003–04 |
Fiscal reformDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5453 2003–04 |
Wood stovesThe residential real property seller's disclosure statement form is amended to include questions about uncertified wood stoves or fireplace inserts. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5454 2003–04 |
PERS plan 1 rehireThe number of hours that a retired member of PERS 1 may work for an eligible employer after one month of separation without receiving pension benefit reductions is decreased from 1,500 to 867. PERS 1 retirees who remain... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5456 2003–04 |
Financial literacyDirects the state board of education to develop or adopt, and make available to schools, one or more model programs for youth financial education. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5458 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed conversionProvides that a licensed nursing home with an attached licensed boarding home may convert the licensed boarding home beds to licensed nursing home beds provided the number of licensed nursing home beds does not increase. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5459 2003–04 |
Vehicle manufacturer/dealerWhen a manufacturer is permitted to temporarily own a dealership as part of the transition, under a bona fide business relationship, to a new independent purchaser, the purchaser is no longer required to have made the required... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5460 2003–04 |
Special parking privilegesAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are authorized to determine whether a patient qualifies for special parking privileges. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |