Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2666 2003–04 |
Tax exmptn for fees and duesDeclares that the deduction under RCW 82.04.4282 for initiation fees and dues is not available to any person engaging in amusement and recreation services under RCW 82.04.050(3)(a), physical fitness services under RCW... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | 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 2700 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionGrants express permission to pubic institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer decisions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2555 2003–04 |
Pulp, paper, and paperboardRevises provisions relating to training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2565 2003–04 |
Consumer reportsRequires consumer reports procured for employment to be transmitted to the consumer. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2587 2003–04 |
Safety belt exemptionAuthorizes a safety belt exemption sticker to be displayed in a vehicle carrying a person who is unable to wear a safety belt for medical or physical reasons. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2487 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteProhibits the disposal of televisions, computer monitors, and computer central processing units in landfills, incinerators, or energy recovery facilities effective January 1, 2006. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 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 |
| HB 1124 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1146 2003–04 |
Affordable housing adv boardAdds a representative of for-profit rental housing owners to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1214 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1228 2003–04 |
Veterans/employment examsThe restriction that veterans must claim scoring preference on civil service exams within 15 years of release from active military service is removed. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1276 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionContinues the Horse Racing Commission's authority to receive non-conviction data in criminal history records after June 30, 2003. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1390 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingCreates a five-year pilot project conducted by the Secretary of State to study the use of instant runoff voting (IRV) as a local option for nonpartisan offices in charter cities. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1438 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1440 2003–04 |
Real estate licenseesAllows an out-of-state real estate broker or salesperson to conduct commercial real estate transactions in Washington under certain conditions, including working in cooperation with a Washington real estate broker. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1453 2003–04 |
Higher edu credit transferRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), and Council of Presidents (COP) to convene workgroups to: 1) Develop a general education transfer curriculum... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1489 2003–04 |
Organ donor registryRequires the federally-designated organ procurement organization to create a statewide organ and tissue donor registry with information from driver's licenses and identicards. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1593 2003–04 |
Delivery of endorsementsProvides discretion to the county recording officer in the delivery of recorded documents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1638 2003–04 |
Hepatitis CRequires the Department of Health to design a state plan for the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2006 2003–04 |
Nuisance abatement powersProvides counties with explicit statutory authority to declare what shall be a nuisance, to abate a nuisance, and to impose and collect fines upon parties who may create, cause, or commit a nuisance. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2405 2003–04 |
Service contractsRequires that work under certain state contracts be performed by citizens of the United States or persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |