All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1352 2003–04 |
Railroad crossingsBroadens purpose of the Grade Crossing Protective Account. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1379 2003–04 |
Traffic control agreementsCities, towns and counties are allowed to enter agreements with owner(s) of private roads or limited access roads owned or controlled by special districts to exercise traffic control jurisdiction on those roads. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1427 2003–04 |
EvidenceChanges the traditional corpus delicti rule to a trustworthiness rule, which allows a defendant's confession to be admitted in a criminal proceeding if there is substantial independent evidence that tends to establish the... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1463 2003–04 |
Bus shelter advertisementsAuthorizes local transit agencies to display commercial advertising on bus shelters located within a state highway right of way. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1519 2003–04 |
Death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a survivor of a Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System member killed in the course of employment is not subject to an... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1561 2003–04 |
DSHS reportsEliminates certain Department of Social and Health Services reporting requirements. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1592 2003–04 |
Special license platesThe Special License Plate Review Board is created and is charged with reviewing special license plate applications from sponsoring organizations requesting the creation of a new special plate series. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1597 2003–04 |
Comm drivers' physical examsEliminates the current requirement that an applicant for a commercial driver's license (CDL) or instruction permit provide proof of physical capacity as a condition of receiving the license. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1634 2003–04 |
Res prprty seller disclosureRevises the Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement in areas relating to water, irrigation, and on-site sewer systems, leased systems, structural deficiencies, and new and manufactured homes. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1635 2003–04 |
Public assistance reportsRevises reporting requirements for income and resources for recipients of public assistance or food stamp benefits. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1698 2003–04 |
Outdoor recreation programsRequires membership on the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Account (NOVA) advisory committee to be proportional to recreational interests identified in the NOVA fuel use study. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1785 2003–04 |
Mental health client infoRequires mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers to maintain the confidentiality of information received from a client and used to provide professional services to them, with specific exceptions. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1887 2003–04 |
Commercial fisheriesAuthorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish a fee on three fisheries, with all revenue generated directed to be used for reimbursing the federal government for a fleet reduction permit buyback program. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1993 2003–04 |
Undeveloped park land leaseAuthorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for up to 40 years. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 2033 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctRequires that funds generated within each county of a Regional Transportation Investment District be spent for the benefit of that county. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 2196 2003–04 |
Agency allotmentsAuthorizes the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to revise allotments on a quarterly basis, rather than an annual basis. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5006 2003–04 |
Wildlife activitiesRequires the DNR to make all lands leased for grazing or agricultural activities open and available for nonconsumptive wildlife activities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5011 2003–04 |
Wildlife viewingDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to host a conference on promoting wildlife viewing tourism. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5049 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5051 2003–04 |
Strong beerAllows the sale of strong beer under the same provisions as regular beer. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5062 2003–04 |
Fish enhancement programCreates the Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Enhancement (PSRE) Oversight Committee to advise the Department of Fish and Wildlife on all aspects of the PSRE program. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5094 2003–04 |
Sch emply retirementPermits substitute classified school district employees who are either School Employees' Retirement System members, or who have worked five or more months of at least 70 hours, to apply to the Department of Retirement Systems... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5105 2003–04 |
Educational interpretersDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board to review and recommend options designed to increase and maintain the quality and availability of educational interpreters who assist deaf and hearing impaired students. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5133 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5134 2003–04 |
Border county higher edMakes the Border County Pilot Project permanent, where Oregon students living in certain counties pay in-state tuition at designated Washington community colleges and branch campuses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |