Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kirk Pearson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2774 2003–04 |
Prescription refillDeclares that, for the purposes of RCW 69.41.190, "refill" includes the continuation of therapy with the same drug, including the renewal of a previous prescription or adjustments in dosage, when a prescription is for a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2619 2003–04 |
Small scale miningRequires the Department of Natural Resources to allow small scale prospectors to access state-owned aquatic lands without charging a fee or rent, and without first requiring the prospector to obtain a permit, lease, or other... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2620 2003–04 |
Livestock brand feesProvides that a person who is seventy or more years of age who applies to the department to record a brand under this act is exempt from paying a recording fee if the person owns not more than a total of ten head of cattle and... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2589 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockAuthorizes treble damages for damaging livestock. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2543 2003–04 |
Gang-related activitiesDeclares that a person is guilty of criminal gang school activity if the person is a gang member and engages in a gang-related activity in or upon the premises or grounds of a public or alternative school, or within five... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2551 2003–04 |
Parks & recreation commAdds four legislative members to the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) from each of the major caucuses in the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1096 2003–04 |
Aviation repair b&o taxReduces business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.275 percent on the sale and repair of equipment used in interstate or foreign commerce by certain FAA certificated aircraft repair facilities. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1190 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsRequires school districts to permit classified staff to retain employee status while participating in the alternative routes to teacher certification program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1191 2003–04 |
Sch dis emply health benefitProvides that, for those school districts purchasing benefits from the Health Care Authority, the portion of the premium paid by the district and the portion paid by district employees will be determined at the local level,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1192 2003–04 |
Student catheterizationAllows school district employees, other than nurses, to refuse to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterizations. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | 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 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 1260 2003–04 |
Envrnmntl impact statementsExempts all Class I, II and III forest practices occurring on state trust lands from the environmental impact statement and detailed statement requirements of SEPA if a programmatic detailed environmental impact statement has... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2421 2003–04 |
Chemical dependency protocolFinds that standardized chemical dependency assessment protocols should be required in court-involved chemical dependency cases to ensure accurate assessments and treatment plans. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2427 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesDeclares an intent to ensure that the correctional industries board of directors, in developing and designing correctional industries work programs, does not encourage the development of, or provide for selection of or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2428 2003–04 |
Draft registrationProvides that a person who applies for an original, renewal, or replacement instruction permit, intermediate driver's license, driver's license, or identicard, and who is less than twenty-six years of age, and is required to... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2385 2003–04 |
Teacher strikesDeclares an intent to ensure that during a teacher strike, a basic education is provided to all students without significant interruption. Provides that during a strike, the superintendent of public instruction must ensure... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2389 2003–04 |
Aggravated multiple murderAmends the aggravated first-degree murder statute when there is more than one victim to remove the requirement that the murders were a part of a common scheme or plan or a single act, and to apply regardless of when or where... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |