Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6633 2003–04 |
AutismDirects the department of health to contract for a study on the causes and prevention of autism. The department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2005, that includes... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6574 2003–04 |
State watersIrrigation drains and wasteways are expressly added to the list of artificial waterways exempt from WDFW hydraulic code jurisdiction over the beds of state waters. The reference making the bed of state waters definition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6553 2003–04 |
Health professionsRevises the department of health's health professions disciplinary authority. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | 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 6435 2003–04 |
Notice of traffic infractionRevises RCW 46.63.060 relating to the notice of traffic infraction form. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5086 2003–04 |
Ecology dpt water actionsA person appealing a DOE "water quantity decision" (i.e., a decision to grant or deny, amend, transfer, or enforce the conditions of a water right, or to require any person to discontinue use of water) may appeal the decision... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 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 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 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 5851 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentSchool districts must include in any superintendent contract for employment a clause that allows the school district board to terminate the contract if, by unanimous affirmative vote of all the board members, the board finds... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6154 2003–04 |
License renewal feesProvides that, after initial vehicle registration, motor vehicles operated solely within a national recreation area that is not accessible by a state highway are exempt from the annual registration renewal fee under RCW 46.16.0621. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5020 2003–04 |
Agency purchase of landA state agency may not purchase privately-owned parcels of land in excess of five contiguous acres in any county where the public land base is 70 percent of the total area of the county, except when specifically directed to do... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5061 2003–04 |
Emergency med & trauma acctMoney in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account is not transferred to any other fund or account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5080 2003–04 |
St gvrnmnt hiring freezeA two-year state hiring freeze is created whereby state agencies are prohibited from hiring replacements for employees who leave the agency, regardless of the reason an employee left. The freeze only affects cabinet-level... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5087 2003–04 |
Water commissionersTwo nonpartisan state government elective offices are created: the Eastern Washington Water Commissioner, elected from the 20 counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and the Western Washington Water Commissioner,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5097 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increaseRevises provisions relating to public employees' retirement system, plan 1 and teachers' retirement system, plan 1 age and retirement requirements for receipt of the annual increase amount. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5101 2003–04 |
Retirement system statutesStatutory cross-references in pension-related statutes are corrected. Erroneously omitted references are added. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5110 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits tobacco product sampling. Repeals RCW 70.155.060 and 82.24.270. | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 |