All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5957 2003–04 |
Water quality dataAllows only credible data to be used when the Department of Ecology (DOE) takes certain actions required by the federal Clean Water Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6107 2003–04 |
Animal diseasesBroadens the authority of the Director of Agriculture (Director) to quarantine an animal or its reproductive products for disease control and to conduct related tests, examinations, or inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6112 2003–04 |
Emplyr insurance arrangementCreates a state regulatory framework for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6118 2003–04 |
Cougar controlDirects the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish a three-year pilot program in five counties that allows for the hunting of cougars with dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6188 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporation actAmends the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act to authorize filings, notices, consents, and other forms of communication between members and directors to be made by electronic transmission; | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6242 2003–04 |
Land acquisitionsThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation must submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor regarding public acquisition of habitat and recreational lands. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6329 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date for authorizing discharge of ballast water into waters of the state from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2007. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6415 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitSpecifies standards for industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6417 2003–04 |
Title 29A RCWCorrects statutory references and properly recodifies statutes amended during the 2003 legislative session. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6419 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6428 2003–04 |
Workers' comp health careAllows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to petition for immediate suspension of a provider's eligibility to provide services to injured workers if the provider appeals a Department order terminating the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6448 2003–04 |
Telephone program excise taxThe administrative responsibility for collecting the TRS and telephone assistance excise taxes is transferred from DSHS to the Department of Revenue (DOR). DSHS remains the administrator of the funds under their respective programs. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6485 2003–04 |
HospitalsEstablishes a pilot project to coordinate hospital surveys and audits among state and local agencies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6493 2003–04 |
Costs of electionsPrevents counties from charging cities, towns, or districts for statewide election or measure costs. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 268, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6554 2003–04 |
Health profession credentialAmends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and psychologists with regard to education, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6593 2003–04 |
Discrimination in housingProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a manufactured home. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6600 2003–04 |
Construction liabilitySpecifically applies the six year construction statute of repose to specified registered and licensed persons. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6614 2003–04 |
Vehicle impoundsRemoves the $50 per day minimum damage award for loss of use of a vehicle during an improper impound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6615 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt "preferred worker" rules to encourage employment of injured workers who have a developmental disability. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6663 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6737 2003–04 |
Distribution of liquorDescribes the purpose of and the authority for enacting the Washington State Liquor Act. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2321 2003–04 |
Public lands definitionsChanges certain definitions in the Public Lands Act. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2483 2003–04 |
Title feesTechnical correction to implement the disposition of title fees as intended by the 2003 Legislature. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |