Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6263 2003–04 |
Home-based driver trainingDOL may review and approve driver training courses designed for use in home-based instruction. If DOL authorizes such a driver training course, then a person that is providing home-based instruction to his or her own child may... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6653 2003–04 |
Paine FieldRequires a study of the use of Paine Field for commercial air service. Requires the county to send its report to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6603 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformDeclares that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6629 2003–04 |
Jury serviceReduces the burdens of jury service to increase participation in the jury system. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6563 2003–04 |
Paine FieldDirects Snohomish county to conduct an initial feasible air study of commercial passenger air service at Paine Field. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 5878 2003–04 |
Health care insuranceNo individual or organization with a religious or moral tenet opposed to a specific health care service is required to purchase or otherwise provide insurance coverage for that service if they object to doing so for reason of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 5879 2003–04 |
Conscience clausesConscience clauses are recognized as protecting constitutional First Amendment rights. Conscience clauses providing that no person may be required to pay for or provide biomedical services to which they have a bona fide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6450 2003–04 |
Home-based & private eduIf a private, parochial, or home-based instructed student passes a test that meets the 1993 State Board of Education requirements for the annual assessment of home-based instructed students, then the students are entitled to... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6406 2003–04 |
Small businessesA small business that petitions for judicial review within two years of the agency action that it is contesting is not required to exhaust administrative remedies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 6436 2003–04 |
HOV lanes on weekendsWeekend periods (from Friday starting at 7 pm until Monday at 6 am) are exempt from the restriction authority. The I-90 reversible lanes are not subject to the weekend exception. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5108 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassCriminal trespass in the first and second degree includes law enforcement officers, state public officials, and state employees. A law enforcement officer, state official, or employee is subject to a criminal trespass... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5217 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesThis is technical legislation with no substantive impact. Typographical errors are corrected, subsections are restructured, language is clarified, grammar and cross-references are corrected, requirements for one-time reports... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5254 2003–04 |
Actions against rulesAn individual can file a petition for declaratory judgment to determine the validity of a rule in Thurston County, the county of his or her residence or principal place of business, or in the county where the petitioner owns... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5529 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditThe B&O tax credit for research and development is extended to January 1, 2015. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 6287 2003–04 |
Detention of felonsA court that orders a felony defendant's competency restored may also order the defendant to be detained at the state hospital or in an appropriate less restrictive setting if the court determines that all of the following... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6275 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesBefore filing a notice of proposed rule adoption, the agency seeking to propose adoption of a significant legislative rule must adopt a finding of necessity and supporting findings of fact and conclusions of law. The process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6280 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceIn identifying the factors to be used in selecting an appropriate remedy for nursing homes found out of compliance with licensing requirements, DSHS is directed to use a scope and severity method that does not exceed federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6167 2003–04 |
Research & dev b & o taxExtends the expiration date on the research and development business and occupation tax credit to January 1, 2010. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6168 2003–04 |
High-tech sales & use tx defExtends the expiration date for the high-technology research and development sales and use tax deferral program to July 1, 2009. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |