All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5836 2003–04 |
Nonprofit prprty tax exmptnThe real and personal property owned or used by a nonprofit organization used for solicitation or collection of gifts, donations, or grants to support individual artists is exempt from property taxation. The organization must... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5837 2003–04 |
WASLAll of the assessments must be developed and revised by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in consultation with educators, parents, and community members. Reading, writing, communication, mathematics, and science... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5838 2003–04 |
Delinquent insurer/taxpayerInterest is added to the existing penalty on delinquent premium tax payment against insurers or health maintenance organizations (HMOs) for payments that are delinquent more than 60 days. Interest accrues at the judgment... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5839 2003–04 |
Taxation of direct mailDeclares that the provisions of chapter 82.12 RCW shall not apply in respect to the use of a mailer, and the postage directly incurred with delivering such a mailer, if the mailer is both printed outside the state and mailed... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5840 2003–04 |
State trust lands T.O.Declares that this act may be known and cited as the department of natural resources' management of state trust lands in compliance with forest practices requirements act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5842 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseThe three-year statute of limitations on civil actions alleging childhood sexual abuse is deleted. Instead, a claim must be brought before the claimant reaches the age of 30. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5843 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsImplements performance audits of transportation-related agencies. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5846 2003–04 |
Superior court feesEstablishes a civil equal justice surcharge of ninety dollars on superior court filings. Dedicates the use of the state's share of such a surcharge to civil indigent representation. Creates a civil equal justice account in the... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5847 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5848 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentClaims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5849 2003–04 |
Financial management officeStatutes that place various responsibilities on OFM are amended. The amendments eliminate certain oversight and reporting responsibilities of OFM, correct statutory references, and modernize and clarify language. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5853 2003–04 |
Use taxUse tax exemptions are provided for installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, imprinting, or improving the following types of property: interstate transportation equipment manufacturing machinery and equipment purchases by... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5854 2003–04 |
Power wheelchairsA "power wheelchair" is defined as a self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling no faster than 15 miles per hour, usable indoors, and used by individuals with mobility impairments. A power wheelchair does not meet the legal... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5855 2003–04 |
State building codeThe State Building Code is revised to replace the model codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) with the model codes and standards published by the International Code Council... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5856 2003–04 |
Adult family homesProvides for regulatory reform for adult family homes. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5857 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesSmall local exchange companies are exempt from certain regulatory provisions, access charges excepted. Current complaint procedures are modified for small LECs, and new procedures are established for notifying customers of... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5858 2003–04 |
Recovery of court costsParties that prevail, or substantially prevail, in any action, except actions concerning domestic relations law, are entitled to collect costs and disbursements from the losing party or parties. Costs payable to the prevailing... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5860 2003–04 |
Special purpose districtsProvides that the municipal research council shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract for at least one FTE shall be made with a state agency, educational institution,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5862 2003–04 |
Board of educationThe size of the SBE is increased to 18 members. Two nonpartisan representatives from each of the congressional districts are elected by the voters within the congressional district at a general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5863 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing feesProvides that an additional fee of one hundred dollars shall be paid and collected upon car tab renewal on each passenger car that exceeds six thousand pounds unladen gross vehicle weight if the passenger car is also subject... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5864 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsNot only high school graduates, but GED holders 21 years of age or younger may qualify for the Promise Scholarship by equaling or exceeding a cumulative Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 on the first attempt, or equaling... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5866 2003–04 |
Utility service paymentDeclares that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5867 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationThe July 1, 2003, expiration date for the retail sales tax exemption and special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is removed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5871 2003–04 |
Electronic & web-based bidsThe state is explicitly authorized to use electronic and web-based bid procedures when it purchases and sells goods. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |