Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Berkey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6441 2003–04 |
Fire fighter record checksAll paid or volunteer fire fighters, hired or appointed after the | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6564 2003–04 |
Drivers' licensesA person who has had his or her driver's license suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, driving without insurance, or committing multiple driving offenses within a specified period of time may apply for an occupational... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6570 2003–04 |
Essential public facilitiesThe prohibition against a comprehensive plan or development regulation precluding the siting of essential public facilities does not prevent the plan or regulation from including any of the following: (1) reasonable decisional... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6383 2003–04 |
InsuranceNumerous provisions of the Insurance code (RCW Title 48) are modernized and clarified. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6332 2003–04 |
Hghr ed performance contractA performance contract is defined as an agreement between the Governor and the institutional governing board that has been approved by the Legislature. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6708 2003–04 |
Defibrillators in schoolsDirects each school district's board of directors to adopt policies for providing a defibrillator on each campus and for training appropriate personnel in the proper use of the defibrillators. Makes an appropriation in an... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1367 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityChanges the name of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to the Legislative Accountability Board (Board). | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6669 2003–04 |
Public works bidsIn situations other than when the prospective contractor is not the lowest bidder, an invited public works bid cannot be rejected, unless there is a "cogent and compelling reason" to reject all bids and cancel the invitation. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6579 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesRegulates insurance investments in limited liability companies formed to develop real property. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6583 2003–04 |
Nursing home feesRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, and 82.71.020. Declares that this act takes effect July 1, 2005, unless the waiver requested by the department of social and health services under RCW 74.46.091 has been approved by the... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6551 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceBeginning October 1, 2004, every employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees is assessed a fee for every employee working over 86 hours per month. The fees are sufficient to pay for Basic Health Plan (BHP),... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6470 2003–04 |
Teacher continuing educationTo the extent that funds are provided, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) provides scholarships to second-year classroom teachers in schools receiving federal Title I funding. The scholarships must be used to cover... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6430 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2008. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | 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 6295 2003–04 |
Technology in schoolsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technology in education task force to develop recommendations about the use of technology and recommendations about funding technology in the schools after... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1096 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 FAA certificated aircraft repair facilities. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |