Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3118 2003–04 |
Tax incidence notesCreates a tax incidence note for revenue bills with impact greater than $10 million. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2124 2003–04 |
High school requirementsClarifies the content areas of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) that high school students must pass in order to graduate and the dates that those content areas become required for graduation. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3165 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesProvides that, beginning in the 2004-2005 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 2379 2003–04 |
Peace officer trainingAppropriates $1 million to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) for the purpose of providing peace officers training in weapon retention and survival techniques. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3148 2003–04 |
Property tax levies/schoolsPermits a voter approved county property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of value to be used for school maintenance and operations, including regional cost-of-living salary supplements, extended learning opportunities, and... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3137 2003–04 |
EducationRevises the definition of basic education to include the ability to attend a public school in which at least 90 percent of students make one year's worth of academic gain for each year in school, beginning September 1, 2006. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3044 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle insuranceProvides that, when the department sends a vehicle license renewal notice, it shall also provide notice of the requirement for proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements in order to renew the license. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2810 2003–04 |
Auditing state governmentRequires the governor and the governor's executive cabinet to develop a performance measurement system and conduct coordinated quarterly and annual management reviews of state agencies, departments, programs, and activities as... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2775 2003–04 |
School district leviesRevises the school district levy base calculation. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2791 2003–04 |
Firearms & domestic violenceCreates new standards which a court is to use in determining whether to prohibit a party from possessing a firearm or other weapon as part of a protective order in a domestic violence case. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2674 2003–04 |
Self-employment assistanceEstablishes a self-employment assistance program. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2692 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 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 |
| HB 1193 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1847 2003–04 |
Credit and debit cardsVoids contract provisions between a retailer and a credit/debit card issuer which prohibit retailers from requesting verification of a customer's identity during a credit/debit card transaction. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1896 2003–04 |
Public instruction/sprntndntGrants authority to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to solicit, receive, and spend gifts and grants from private sources. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2179 2003–04 |
District courtFacilitates creation of municipal courts as departments of county district courts, including explicitly authorizing multiple cities to share one municipal court department. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1082 2003–04 |
Sch emply housing allowanceAuthorizes an eligible school district to provide a housing allowance to certificated and classified employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1176 2003–04 |
School district leviesProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1212 2003–04 |
School district bondsIf, at the next general election, a constitutional amendment is passed by the voters that will permit school bonds to be approved by a simple majority of people voting in an election, state law is changed to permit that as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1229 2003–04 |
Teacher cottagesAuthorizes a second-class school district to construct teachers' cottages. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1244 2003–04 |
Teacher salary bonusProviding a $3,500 annual bonus to teachers who attain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1282 2003–04 |
Citizen councilorCreates the office of Citizen Councilor and the citizen councilor network. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |