All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5547 2003–04 |
State education boardProvides that the state board of education shall be comprised of citizen members, and may include business leaders, community leaders, and parents, and shall reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the state's K-12 student... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5548 2003–04 |
PrekindergartenRequires that, by rule, the state board of education shall adopt standards and procedures for the certification and approval of all public and nonpublic prekindergarten programs. The standards for approval shall require that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5549 2003–04 |
Trade policy joint commA joint legislative oversight committee on trade policy is created. The committee consists of four Senators, four Representatives, a representative of the Department of Agriculture, the State Trade Representative, and a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5551 2003–04 |
Shorelines master programsThe requirement for local governments to develop or amend their shoreline master programs within 24 months after adoption by Ecology of shoreline guidelines is deleted and is replaced with a schedule of time limits to be... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5554 2003–04 |
Defining veteranIncludes a United States documented merchant mariner with service aboard an oceangoing vessel operated by the department of defense, or its agents, from June 25, 1950, through July 27, 1953, in Korean territorial waters and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5555 2003–04 |
Recovery of orca whalesDeclares that it is important that Washington state take strong measures to develop and implement a recovery strategy for the southern resident orcas, working closely with governmental and nongovernmental organizations with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5556 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingThe instant runoff voting system (IRV) is adopted in Washington for all applicable elections. A first class city may use IRV for its elections if adopted by appropriate action of its governing body. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5557 2003–04 |
Voter-approved prprty txAmends RCW 84.55.050 relating to voter-approved increases in excess of the property tax revenue limit. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5558 2003–04 |
School funding alternativesProvides that a school district may take a one-time election requesting the county or counties in which the school district is located to impose an excise tax on the sale of real property in lieu of regulatory impact fees. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5559 2003–04 |
City trans authorityAuthorizes the city transportation authority to be dissolved by a vote of the people residing within the boundaries of the authority if the authority is faced with significant financial problems. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5562 2003–04 |
Direct care component rateThe department is authorized to set criteria for increased direct care rates to nursing facilities that have residents with unmet exceptional care needs. Specific criteria for exceptional care rates and the sunset clause is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5564 2003–04 |
Definition of research"Research" is defined in accordance with federal law. "Research in the jurisdiction of a state agency" is defined as: (1) research conducted by an employee or contractor of a state agency; (2) research sponsored by a state... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5565 2003–04 |
Port district tax limitationFor taxes collected in calendar year 2004 and thereafter, levy capacity protection for port districts with an assessed value of over $100 billion is eliminated, and future levies are computed without regard to the 2003 levy. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5566 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledFinds the delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities should be prioritized based upon individual needs assessment that measures health and safety concerns. Declares that families or other natural supports... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5567 2003–04 |
Medicaid personal care plansThe requirement that a nurse must review all plans of care is eliminated. Nurse review of plans of care is permitted, but not required. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5568 2003–04 |
Access to educationAmends RCW 49.60.400 relating to access to education. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5569 2003–04 |
CondominiumsA declarant or dealer may disclaim liability for specified defects and failures in an instrument signed by the purchaser if this information is also included in the public offering statement. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5571 2003–04 |
Human cloningHuman cloning is prohibited, as is assisting in, or attempting human cloning. A civil penalty of up to $100,000 can be imposed for each violation. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5572 2003–04 |
Driver's education fundingProvides that, at the time of initial vehicle registration or upon periodic replacement of license plates under RCW 46.16.233, the registered owner shall pay and the department shall collect an additional fee of one dollar to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5573 2003–04 |
Nighttime truck trafficDeclares that no vehicle towing a trailer or no vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access roadway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in one direction... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5576 2003–04 |
Long-term care paymentThe department must include in the daily Medicaid rate paid to nursing homes and boarding homes the portion that is determined to be the resident's responsibility. The department must collect that amount directly from the resident. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5577 2003–04 |
Nursing care service paymentNursing pool employees may not bill a nursing facility more than 135 percent of the rate paid to nursing facility employees within their respective counties. Effective July 2003, the direct care component of the Medicaid... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5580 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesThe Legislature clarifies that boarding homes are engaged in renting property and are exempt from business and occupation tax. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5581 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides that, if the board of commissioners of a water-sewer district find it more conducive to the public health, safety, welfare, or convenience that water-sewer services be provided by a cooperative or mutual association... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5582 2003–04 |
Growth management actDefinitions for the terms "enhance," "protect" and "preserve" are provided within the definitions section of the GMA. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |