Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shay Schual-Berke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2781 2003–04 |
Development regulationsAllows counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to request expedited review for amendments to development regulations. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2485 2003–04 |
Interest on tort judgmentsChanges the interest rate on certain judgments to four points above the 26-week treasury bill (T-bill) rate, from the current rate which is the higher of 12 percent or four points above the T-bill rate. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2788 2003–04 |
Care provider insuranceBroadens eligibility for participation in state-paid liability insurance programs for health care providers to include private for-profit clinics. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2771 2003–04 |
CyberstalkingEstablishes the crime of cyberstalking. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2364 2003–04 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits an insurer from discriminating against a homeowner based upon a homeowner's status as a foster parent licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2382 2003–04 |
Hghr edu articulatn/transferRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to: | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2727 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansEach insurer, including insurers with two or more affiliates, that uses credit history or credit scores to determine insurance rates or eligibility for coverage must file rates with the Insurance Commissioner. | David Simpson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2787 2003–04 |
Hth care provider liabilityProvides immunity for health care providers volunteering health care services in certain for-profit health care settings. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2838 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersAllows a domestic mutual insurer to issue capital calls to its members related to policy renewal or new policy issuance. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2849 2003–04 |
Sex offender treatmentAuthorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to certified "affiliate sex offender treatment providers" who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for certification under the DOH. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2859 2003–04 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program in the 2003-05 Capital Budget. The list includes 79 projects totaling $236.3 million. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1645 2003–04 |
Rental of housingAllows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to terminate a rental agreement without further obligation under the agreement under certain circumstances. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 2473 2003–04 |
Weapons in courthouse bldgsProhibits a law enforcement officer from possessing a firearm or other weapon in court when the officer is a party to a court proceeding involving harassment or domestic violence. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 2531 2003–04 |
Reg trans invstmnt districtsAuthorizes Regional Transportation Improvement Districts (RTIDs) for all counties outside central Puget Sound. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1005 2003–04 |
Long-term energy supplyEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Long-term Energy Supply to study energy supply and demand issues, and to review the state's energy strategy and recommend specific implementation actions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1230 2003–04 |
Employer-owned insuranceRequires an employer to provide an employee with specific disclosures with respect to employer-owned insurance policies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1488 2003–04 |
Agency quality improvementsRequires every state agency to develop and implement a Quality Management Program (Program) to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides using business process redesign, employee... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1796 2003–04 |
Driver's education fundingProvides funding for reduced-fee traffic safety education for low-income students through a $1 assessment on all new and replacement reflective license plates issued. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1809 2003–04 |
Human rights commissionAmends the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1828 2003–04 |
Mental health parityRequires group health insurance plans to provide the same coverage for mental health services as that provided for medical and surgical services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1926 2003–04 |
Expert witnessesLimits to one per issue the number of expert witnesses each side may have in civil actions for injuries resulting from medical care. Additional experts may be called upon a showing of good cause. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1927 2003–04 |
Hlth care claim mediationRequires 90 days notice to a defendant before a medical malpractice action may be commenced. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1928 2003–04 |
Actions/health care injuryEliminates, with respect to medical malpractice cases, the requirement that any entity causing a claimant's damages, including entities who are not parties to the lawsuit, must be assigned a percentage of the total fault for a... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |