All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5226 2003–04 |
OptometryAllows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5942 2003–04 |
Elevator mechanicsExempts owners of conveyances who meet certain criteria from elevator permitting and licensing requirements. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5995 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingAllows a collective bargaining agreement covering certain construction workers to modify meal and rest period rules of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 6062 2003–04 |
Bonds for transportationAuthorization is provided for the sale of $2.6 billion of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements. The bonds are backed by the motor fuel tax and the full faith and credit of the state. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5509 2003–04 |
Organ donor registryRequires the federally-designated organ procurement organization to create a statewide organ and tissue donor registry with information from driver's licenses and identicards. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2003 |
May 6, 2003 |
| SB 5240 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardReplaces the public member of the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board with a paraeducator. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · veto overridden |
Apr 25, 2003 |
| HB 1853 2003–04 |
Passenger ferry serviceAuthorizes Public Transportation Benefit Areas (PTBAs) on Puget Sound to operate passenger-only ferries. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 2198 2003–04 |
Section 6 of initiative 790Amends Initiative 790 to remove the requirements that for the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2, "all earnings of the trust in excess of the actuarially assumed rate of investment return... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5425 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilities debtThe total allowable bonded indebtedness of the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority is increased from $500 million to $1 billion. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5429 2003–04 |
PRISMRequires a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) number, a taxpayer identification number, and a Motor Carrier Identification Report from a motor carrier when applying for an original or renewal registration. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5452 2003–04 |
Check cashers and sellersCreates a comprehensive statutory scheme for the regulation of payday loans that includes consumer protection provisions, interest limits, and rescission rights. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5561 2003–04 |
UCC Article 9AExempts security interests in certain types of personal injury compensation awards or special needs trusts from the Uniform Commercial Code's prohibition against restrictions being placed on the assignment, transfer, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5632 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsRequires that costs to relocate a utility's facilities incurred as a result of construction of a transit authority rail system be paid by the transit authority. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5651 2003–04 |
Land banksAllows a county meeting specified population density and geographic criteria to establish land banks for major industrial activity outside designated urban growth areas. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5720 2003–04 |
Credit and debit cardsVoids contract provisions between a retailer and a credit/debit card issuer which prohibit retailers from requesting verification of a customer's identity during a credit/debit card transaction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 5780 2003–04 |
Mncpl criminal justice acctReformulates the allocation process for the portion of the Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account funding distributed by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| SB 6074 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferriesPTBAs are subject to the same labor provisions as ferry districts when offering POF services. In addition, PTBAs must be charged fair market value, taking into account public benefit derived from the ferry service, for WSF... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 1848 2003–04 |
Medical devicesExempts certain medical devices from electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2030 2003–04 |
Municipal b & o taxRequires the Association of Washington Cities to adopt a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes to address issues of uniformity and multiple taxation between municipal codes. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 2064 2003–04 |
Military facilitiesRequires the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs (Joint Committee) to conduct a Washington military facilities study and make recommendations to the Governor and the state Legislature on actions needed to ensure... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1045 2003–04 |
Water-sewer district biddingPermits water-sewer districts to allow contracts for purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment with the suppliers designated on current state agency, county, city, or town purchasing rosters if the roster has been... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1086 2003–04 |
Mobile home moving permitsIf a mobile home has been abandoned or has been awarded to the mobile home park landlord as part of a final court judgment, the landlord may move the mobile home upon a public highway without having to obtain an endorsement... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |