Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1939 2003–04 |
Civil unionsRequires that parties to a civil union must satisfy the following criteria in order to establish a civil union: (1) Neither party may be a party to another civil union or a marriage; (2) The parties to the civil union must be... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1942 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteRequires the manufacturers of electronic products to develop, finance, and implement a plan for the collection and recycling of 65 percent of the electronic waste generated each year by that manufacturer. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1953 2003–04 |
Contract adm overhead costsState agencies, including institutions of higher education, are limited to charging an indirect cost rate of no more than 10 percent of total direct costs when contracting with other state agencies, unless otherwise authorized by law. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1961 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesDirects the Sound Transit Board to retain an administrative auditor and retain a qualified firm to conduct performance audits. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1963 2003–04 |
Regional transit boardsChanges the Sound Transit Board to nine members with members appointed county executives, mayors of large cities, and the Governor. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1971 2003–04 |
Deaf educationEstablishes a Deaf Education Task Force to examine the roles of the Washington School for the Deaf, local school districts, and educational service districts in the education and training of hearing impaired children in the state. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1981 2003–04 |
Child death investigationsEstablishes a joint task force on child death investigations to examine the statewide county coroner system and the investigations of child deaths. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1998 2003–04 |
State patrol promotionsRevises provisions for examinations for promotions in the state patrol to the rank of captain. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2047 2003–04 |
Public contract wagesRequires all contractors and subcontractors of state contracts to pay employees a living wage of no less than $10 per hour if health benefits are provided, and $11.50 per hour if health benefits are not provided. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2074 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2114 2003–04 |
Family preservationEstablishes a Family Preservation and Intervention Services Legislative Task Force. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2144 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionProvides that, if an act of domestic violence against another tenant is alleged to be the basis for termination of tenancy under RCW 59.18.130(10), and if the tenant is arrested for the act of domestic violence and the victim... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2169 2003–04 |
Race car driving schoolsFinds that currently in the state of Washington, race car driving schools are not subject to any form of licensing or regulation. The lack of oversight and industry accountability creates a potential for the operation of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2211 2003–04 |
Traffic schoolProvides that, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law: (1) A person who receives three or more traffic citations or notices of traffic infractions in a one-year period for other than stopping, standing, parking,... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2276 2003–04 |
Aviation mitigation zonesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to establish an aviation mitigation zone (AMZ) using specified criteria for any qualifying large regional airport. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2358 2003–04 |
Drug offense sentencingEliminates provisions elevating the seriousness level for certain drug crimes committed with a deadly weapon special verdict. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2362 2003–04 |
Family team decision meetingRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish as a goal the use of a family team decision meeting for children involved in the child welfare system. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2365 2003–04 |
Drug courtAuthorizes an offender to make a motion to the court for admission to drug court. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1009 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesProvides that a retailer who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or rented to a minor, a violent video game that they know depicts violence against a public law enforcement officer has committed a class I civil infraction. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1841 2003–04 |
Family sevices/interventionRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to: identify criteria for funding state-operated or contracted prevention and early intervention services and programs, in consultation with the Family Policy Council; and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1028 2003–04 |
At-risk youth studyDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to, among other things, identify cost-effective programs that preserve families and reduce youth crime and report to the legislature options for financial and other... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1211 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actRequires CPAs and CPA firms to notify the Board of Accountancy (Board) of certain compliance actions and investigations by specified federal agencies and state accountancy boards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1233 2003–04 |
Kinship caregiversRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to: develop a kin search process; seek to establish kinship care navigator pilot projects; and establish an oversight committee on kinship care. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 284, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |