Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Horn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5643 2003–04 |
Digital license platesDOL must implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system by January 1, 2004. All license plates must be manufactured by this system by December 31, 2004. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5782 2003–04 |
Bus drivers' driving recordsAllows the Department of Licensing to release to transit authorities certified driver's record abstracts of currently employed or prospective transit operators without signed statements from the current or prospective employee... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5812 2003–04 |
Driving in left laneOn multi-lane highways, a vehicle in the left lane is impeding traffic when behind it are two or more vehicles formed in a line. Persons driving on multi-lane highways may briefly exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6084 2003–04 |
Utility relocation costsIf a regional transit authority agrees to reimburse a private utility provider for the costs of relocating utility facilities due to the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a regional transportation system, the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6365 2003–04 |
Special license platesDOL is authorized to offer personalized special license plates. Persons applying to purchase a personalized special license plate must pay both the fee for the special plate and the fee for a personalized plate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6366 2003–04 |
Commercial vehicle parkingDirects the legislative transportation committee to conduct a feasibility study of the potential for local government entities, including but not limited to port districts, to provide locations for parking commercial motor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6215 2003–04 |
Supp transportation budgetThe 2003-05 biennial appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see "Budget Overview," "Expenditure Reports," and "Project Lists" published by the Senate Highways... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5003 2003–04 |
Citizen councilorThe State Auditor appoints a volunteer citizen counselor coordinator and a deputy. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 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 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 |
| SB 5159 2003–04 |
H.O.G. motorcycle lic platesDeclares that "H.O.G." motorcycle license plate means a license plate that displays a symbol of the sponsor of the Harley Owner's Group. Directs the department to create, design, and issue a special H.O.G. license plate that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5191 2003–04 |
Fuel tax payment datesMotor vehicle fuel taxes and special fuel taxes are due the 26th day of the month following the reporting period when remitting payment by electronic funds transfer. The provision that allows a distributor to pay the fuel tax... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5201 2003–04 |
Amateur radio emrgncyA six-member work group is established to study regulation of ham radio antenna height in urban areas; credentials for emergency workers; and the encouragement of expansion of the ham radio network so that the whole state has... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5205 2003–04 |
Sex offender monitoringThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) must work with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a pilot project to test the availability,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5222 2003–04 |
Election crimes & penaltiesStatutes governing election crimes and penalties in the various chapters are repealed and recodified within a single new chapter of Title 29 or 29A RCW. The new chapter contains the following subparts: general provisions;... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5241 2003–04 |
Higher education fundingIt is state policy to provide appropriations to meet the demand for higher education in the state. The state budget is required to include increased funding, up to the fiscal growth factor under Initiative 601, to support the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5246 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationSubagents are granted the same authority as the county auditors to mail replacement plates or registration renewal tabs to Internet payment option customers. The Department of Licensing must provide notice to IPO customers... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5272 2003–04 |
Help kids speak license plDeclares that the purpose of the program is to provide grants to nonprofit, charitable organizations, incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington that do not discriminate in any way, and that provide nationally... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5275 2003–04 |
Confidential public recordsRecords that have a confidential character while in the possession of the original agency, commission, committee, or any other entity of state or local government retain their confidential character after transfer to the state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5276 2003–04 |
Archive & library fundingThe Secretary of State may solicit gifts, grants, and conveyances and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or their income, subject to the donor's intent. The donation proceeds may only go toward:... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5281 2003–04 |
Jail booking feesMunicipalities and counties can require any person who is booked in a city, county, or regional jail to pay a booking fee based on, but not to exceed, the jail's actual booking costs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5296 2003–04 |
Trans service barriersA person or private corporation may operate a local public passenger transportation service within a public transportation benefit area without entering into an agreement with the public transportation benefit area. WUTC has... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |