All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5951 2003–04 |
Res property buyer's dutiesThe seller disclosure form is expanded. As part of the buyer's acknowledgment, the buyer's duty to pay diligent attention to material defects may include checking with local law enforcement for any public information regarding... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5952 2003–04 |
Debarment of contractorsProvides that, if the department finds that grounds to debar a vendor exist, it shall send the vendor a notice of proposed debarment indicating the grounds and the procedure for requesting a hearing. If the vendor does not... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5954 2003–04 |
Performance audits T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5956 2003–04 |
Identifying livestockThe brand recording fee is changed from the current $35 for a two-year period to $120 for a four-year period. The inspection fee is increased from 60 cents to 90 cents per head. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5958 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationAn exception is removed for cities that cover more than one county. Such cities are given authority to impose a hotel/motel tax of up to 4 percent, even if such cities are in a county whose hotel/motel tax rate was at least 4... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5960 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesA regional transit authority may not spend money, incur debt, issue bonds, or enter into any agreement, for the purpose of implementing a light rail transit system in a county with a population over 1,500,000 persons. However,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5961 2003–04 |
Aircraft registrationAny person who fails to register an aircraft as required by law is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for the first violation. The second violation within the same year is subject to a civil penalty of $200, and third and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5962 2003–04 |
Nursing home enforcementRequires the department to identify factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate remedy to apply to a nursing home that has not complied with the licensing requirements under this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW. In... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5963 2003–04 |
Concord grape pricesDeclares that it shall be a violation of chapter 20.01 RCW for any agent, broker, cash buyer, commission merchant, dealer, or processor to purchase or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, concord grapes grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5967 2003–04 |
School emply hlth benefitsProvides that, beginning with contracts negotiated after the effective date of this act, school districts may provide for interdistrict health benefits that provide spouses employed in different school districts to receive... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5968 2003–04 |
WASLCommunication, social studies, arts, and health and fitness assessments must be developed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as classroom-based assessments. These assessments will be made available to school districts... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5973 2003–04 |
Athletic officialsFinds that establishing minimum standards for officials in athletic events involving children under the age of eighteen promotes the safety and health of the children participating in athletic games and competitions, the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5976 2003–04 |
Adult day care servicesAdult day care, provided in family homes to no more than five adults who do not spend the night, is not required to get an adult family home license. Services may not be provided for longer than 12 hours a day. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5978 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalThe State Patrol and Department of Licensing through joint rule-making, in consultation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, develop a program that provides vehicle rental companies with the means to check... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5979 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationBeginning July 1, 2006, every employer must obtain industrial insurance with an authorized insurance carrier, the state fund, or by qualifying as a self-insurer. The Joint Select Committee on Industrial Insurance Competition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5980 2003–04 |
Legislative attorneysA new section is added to the State Bar Act, waiving WSBA membership fees for legislative attorneys. Legislative attorneys are full-time employees of the Washington State Senate, the Washington State House of Representatives,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5981 2003–04 |
Hydraulics projectsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Affirm the power and duties of drainage district commissioners as stated in RCW 85.06.080; (2) Clarify the purpose of the fishway and hydraulic project approval requirements... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5984 2003–04 |
Employment trainingThe Employment Training Finance Authority is established with seven members, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Director of the Community... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5985 2003–04 |
Ultranarrow vehiclesDeclares that, for purposes of this act, "ultranarrow vehicle" refers to any vehicle having a maximum width of forty-two inches from mirror to mirror. Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 46.61.140, ultranarrow vehicles may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5986 2003–04 |
Vehicles driven side by sideUltranarrow vehicle is defined as a vehicle with a maximum width of 42 inches from mirror to mirror. The operating motorcycles statute is amended to include ultranarrow vehicles being permitted to travel up to two abreast in a... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5988 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical aidProvides that the health services available to an injured worker under chapter 51.36 RCW include the use of spinal cord stimulators and drug infusion pumps at least in accordance with relevant standards adopted by national... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5992 2003–04 |
District court judgesDeclares that changes in the number of district court judges may only be made by the legislature in a year in which the quadrennial election for district court judges is not held. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5993 2003–04 |
Community residential prgrmsThe department must incorporate cost containment measures into administrative processes involving community residential providers. These measures must address unnecessary duplication of efforts and paperwork. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5997 2003–04 |
Economic developmentCities and counties may engage in economic development activities and programs and may transfer or loan any funds, property, or services to the state, other cities or counties, other political subdivisions or instrumentalities... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5998 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Health Care Authority must recruit local organizations to operate demonstration projects under which the standard BHP eligibility standards, benefit design, and/or cost-sharing arrangements are modified. The demonstrations... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |