Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5614 2003–04 |
Rural county tax deferralThe rural county sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2008. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6335 2003–04 |
Growth managementThe Legislature declares its intent to assist with implementation of the Growth Management Act but not change the act's requirement for use of best available science. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6348 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsIn addition to cities, duly established public water-sewer districts are declared to be appropriate providers of sewer and water services under the Growth Management Act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6353 2003–04 |
Building & energy codesAdopts state building and energy codes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6375 2003–04 |
Postretirement employmentEstablishes provisions for regulating postretirement public employment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6392 2003–04 |
Workers' compensation claimsL&I must enter an order allowing or denying a claim for industrial insurance benefits within 90 days from the date the claim is filed with L&I. L&I is permitted to contract with individuals, businesses or nonprofit... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6283 2003–04 |
Youth fishingThe age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6284 2003–04 |
Youth hunting licensesNo hunting licenses or tags are required for persons under 18 years of age. Disabled veterans will continue to purchase licenses at the existing reduced rate. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6318 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersL&I must contract with a service organization or third-party administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insurers. The L&I director selects the service organization or third-party administrator through a competitive... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6227 2003–04 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6275 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesBefore filing a notice of proposed rule adoption, the agency seeking to propose adoption of a significant legislative rule must adopt a finding of necessity and supporting findings of fact and conclusions of law. The process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6183 2003–04 |
State flowering vineThe common hop, humulus lupulus, is designated the official state flowering vine. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6222 2003–04 |
Right of conscienceThe right of conscience is recognized for those providing health care related services. Health care personnel, facility operators and payers cannot be held civilly or criminally liable for refusing to provide abortion related... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6223 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationPhysicians must notify one of the parents of a pregnant minor woman at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. An exception can be granted in a medical emergency. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6224 2003–04 |
Natural resource regulationsThe Legislature finds that natural resource agencies such as the Departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife continue to adopt rules, guidelines, permit conditions, and policies that substantially differ from those that have... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5013 2003–04 |
Minimum wage rateThe state minimum wage rate may not exceed 136.2 percent of the federal minimum wage rate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5020 2003–04 |
Agency purchase of landA state agency may not purchase privately-owned parcels of land in excess of five contiguous acres in any county where the public land base is 70 percent of the total area of the county, except when specifically directed to do... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5021 2003–04 |
Education employee benefitsFunds appropriated for the salaries and compensation of certificated school district employees must not be used for sick leave benefits, compensation, or health benefits during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5026 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockThe state is obligated to pay for damage to livestock caused by the state's wildlife. Livestock means horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, swine and ratite. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5069 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct assmptnsA new process is established for the assumption of a water-sewer district. In the event a city has adopted a resolution or ordinance to assume all or part of a water-sewer district, the city must then petition the district to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5080 2003–04 |
St gvrnmnt hiring freezeA two-year state hiring freeze is created whereby state agencies are prohibited from hiring replacements for employees who leave the agency, regardless of the reason an employee left. The freeze only affects cabinet-level... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |