Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Darlene Fairley
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5124 2003–04 |
MercuryNo later than one year after the effective date of this act, manufacturers of mercury-containing thermostats, motor vehicles (in respect to automotive mercury switches only), and lamps that are sold, distributed for sale, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5164 2003–04 |
Oyster harvestingProvides that a person of disability, age sixty-five or older, may take the daily limit of oysters off the beach without shucking the oysters. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5174 2003–04 |
Economic dev & int tradeRenames the committee on economic development to the committee on economic development and international trade. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5219 2003–04 |
Voting systems certificationThe Secretary of State must hold a public demonstration of systems in addition to publicly testing them. The Secretary of State must post his or her certification report "to a publicly available electronic medium." County... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5220 2003–04 |
Date of primaryChanges the primary to June. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5222 2003–04 |
Election crimes & penaltiesStatutes governing election crimes and penalties in the various chapters are repealed and recodified within a single new chapter of Title 29 or 29A RCW. The new chapter contains the following subparts: general provisions;... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5275 2003–04 |
Confidential public recordsRecords that have a confidential character while in the possession of the original agency, commission, committee, or any other entity of state or local government retain their confidential character after transfer to the state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5276 2003–04 |
Archive & library fundingThe Secretary of State may solicit gifts, grants, and conveyances and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or their income, subject to the donor's intent. The donation proceeds may only go toward:... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5281 2003–04 |
Jail booking feesMunicipalities and counties can require any person who is booked in a city, county, or regional jail to pay a booking fee based on, but not to exceed, the jail's actual booking costs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5300 2003–04 |
Public works assistance acctAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 27 additional public works project loans totaling $71.7 million are authorized for the 2003 loan cycle under the appropriation provided for the 2003-05 biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5306 2003–04 |
Out-of-state political commWashington political committees are no longer required to forfeit contributions from federal or out-of-state political committees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5322 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5420 2003–04 |
Special edu teacher schlrshpThe Special Education Teachers' Conditional Scholarship program is established. Eligible students receive up to $3,000 per year for up to five years to attend a accredited institution of higher education in Washington State. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5424 2003–04 |
Excise tax interestThe months that DOR uses in calculating the interest rate on underpayments change from a year ending in October to a year ending in July. Interest allowed on a credit notice or refund issued after July 1, 2002, is computed... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5432 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct propertyA water sewer-district cannot sell real property at a private sale when the initial appraised value exceeds $2,500. An initial appraised value is determined by the board of commissioners based on an appraisal from a real... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5433 2003–04 |
Water-sewer district biddingAs an alternative to existing law, the district may let purchase contracts with suppliers designated on current state agency, county, city, or town purchasing rosters when the roster has been established in accordance with the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5453 2003–04 |
Wood stovesThe residential real property seller's disclosure statement form is amended to include questions about uncertified wood stoves or fireplace inserts. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5493 2003–04 |
Environmental qualityFinds that a system of environmental quality benchmarks is an integral component of transitioning from traditional command and control regulatory strategies to protect environmental quality to performance-based strategies that... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5510 2003–04 |
Assisted living facilitiesAn assisted living license is created. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5535 2003–04 |
Death benefitsProvides that the retirement allowance of a member who is killed in the course of employment, as determined by the director of the department of labor and industries, is not subject to an actuarial reduction. The member's... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5555 2003–04 |
Recovery of orca whalesDeclares that it is important that Washington state take strong measures to develop and implement a recovery strategy for the southern resident orcas, working closely with governmental and nongovernmental organizations with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5593 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingRecognizes that taxpayers desire a voice in the imposition of taxes and fees. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to provide both the immediate response to critical transportation issues by providing phased-in fuel... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |