Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5926 2003–04 |
CigarettesTelephone, mail-order, and internet sales of cigarettes are regulated. Sellers who mail, ship, or deliver cigarettes must verify the age of the buyer before shipment to a Washington address. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5932 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates the cross-base highway, state route number 704, beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in south Pierce county, thence easterly across Fort Lewis to a junction with state route number 7. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6015 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. Prohibits abortion not based on factors delineated in Roe and its progeny. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6080 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesFinds there is a compelling interest to curb hostile and antisocial behavior in Washington's youth and to foster respect for public law enforcement officers. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6142 2003–04 |
Veterans' reliefDeclares an intent that each county develop programs or procedures that are consistent with the welfare of the indigent and suffering veteran and eligible family members and that adequately include the veterans' community at... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5071 2003–04 |
Aviation repair b&o taxReduces business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.275 percent on the sale and repair of equipment used in interstate or foreign commerce by certain Federal Aviation Administration certificated aircraft repair facilities. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5463 2003–04 |
Military & overseas votingAuthorizes a pilot program for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5135 2003–04 |
Higher ed tuition feesRequires undergraduate students with more than 125 percent of the credits needed to complete a degree to pay increased tuition rates based on the full cost of instruction. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5437 2003–04 |
School dstrct regional commProvides an agency appeal process for decisions to deny a proposed change to school district boundaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5785 2003–04 |
Nonhighway vehiclesChanges the traffic infraction of operating a non-highway vehicle on a trail which is restricted to pedestrians or animal travel, so that it is a traffic infraction to operate a non-highway vehicle on a trail when it is... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5935 2003–04 |
State patrol fire serviceResponsibility for the state Fire Services Mobilization Plan is moved to the Washington State Patrol. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5748 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-stepagency performance review and audit process. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5247 2003–04 |
Local option fuel taxAuthorizes a county to impose a local option fuel tax at a rate of 10 percent of the state fuel tax rate for Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) purposes. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5409 2003–04 |
Direct petition annexationEstablishes a new direct petition annexation method for municipal annexations of inhabited land based on signatures of owners of a majority of the acreage and a majority of registered voters. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5457 2003–04 |
Hazards to motorcyclesRequires that signs be posted when road construction, repair or maintenance presents a special hazard to motorcyclists. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5600 2003–04 |
Returned license platesAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to provide used license plates to individuals who request a plate for non-vehicular uses. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5358 2003–04 |
School diplomas for veteransPermits school districts to issue high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans who left school before graduation to fight in the Korean Conflict. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5410 2003–04 |
Sex offender public infoAllows the statewide registered sex offender web site to contain information regarding level II sex offenders. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5448 2003–04 |
Higher edu tuitionFor a six-year period, authorizes the governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to establish tuition and fees for all students other than... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5477 2003–04 |
Delivery of endorsementsRequires recording officers to deliver all recorded documents. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5676 2003–04 |
Education opportunity grantPermits the Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) to be used at a branch campus or by students from any county and makes additional changes to update EOG statutes. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5977 2003–04 |
Highway rights of wayRequires the Department of Transportation to establish a process to lease locations within highway rights of way for wireless telecommunications equipment. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 244, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |