Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6693 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsThe Legislature declares its intent to reduce redundant review of permit decisions. The Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board is eliminated. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6736 2003–04 |
Traffic congestion reliefDeclares that applying up to twenty percent of existing revenues to complete priority projects will reduce traffic delay to significantly below today's level, and substantially improve Washington's economic climate. Long-term... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6627 2003–04 |
Small business incubator prgThe Small Business Incubator Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The department is to award up to $125,000 per year to small business incubators for operations and support services. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5553 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionThe Residential Landlord Tenant Act is amended to provide an alternative relief mechanism for landlords or neighbors with tenants involved in criminal activity or unlawful civil disruptions. The revised statute provides a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6661 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsThe assumption of a water-sewer district with fewer than 250 customers by a code city with more than 100,000 people is authorized under specified circumstances until December 31, 2006, even when none of the district is within... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6719 2003–04 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6712 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRecovers costs for motorist information signs. Repeals RCW 47.36.325. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6300 2003–04 |
Criminal justice costsCounties may petition for extraordinary criminal justice costs incurred for any homicide cases, not just cases involving aggravated murder. Petitions are only appropriate if the cases have an extraordinary and disproportionate... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6547 2003–04 |
Electrical boardFour new positions are created on the Electrical Board. One member each is designated to represent: (a) outside journeymen linemen; (b) appliance repair contractors; (c) heating, ventilating, air conditioning contractors; and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6703 2003–04 |
Property tax assessed valueRevises the determination of property value for property tax purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 5082 2003–04 |
Property assessed valuesThe appraisal of a tract or parcel must consider amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges for purposes of reducing the value. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6114 2003–04 |
Animal/resource terrorismAn "animal rights or ecological terrorist organization" is defined as any association, organization, entity, coalition, or combination of two or more persons with the purpose of intimidating, coercing, or causing fear with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6197 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionAn exemption from state property taxes is created for real property that has been reduced in value after November 20, 2002, by 10 percent or more, as a result of regulation under a shoreline master program, a new or amended... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 5154 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish, threats, physical harm, and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6683 2003–04 |
Duties of utility to serveCities, towns, municipal utilities, and code cities are all prohibited, when providing water or sewer services outside the corporate boundaries of the jurisdiction, from imposing, demanding, or negotiating certain conditions,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5161 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesThe ergonomic rules adopted by L&I on May 26, 2000 remain in place only as voluntary guidelines, and L&I is directed to not adopt any other rules substantially the same, unless required by Congress or OSHA. L&I must (1)... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5492 2003–04 |
TimesharesAuthorizes the sale of timeshare interests in certain projects not yet completed. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5506 2003–04 |
Growth management boardsA final order of the board must also clearly state the requirements for compliance by the agency or local government with the board's order. If the board subsequently finds that the agency or local government complies with the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5518 2003–04 |
State land purchaseA state agency or department may not purchase in fee simple privately owned parcels in excess of five contiguous acres for habitat conservation, ecosystem preservation, wetland mitigation, or endangered species protection... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5904 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority will negotiate price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |