Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dino Rossi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5394 2003–04 |
Tipped employeesEstablishes a minimum wage rate for tipped employees. Declares that a "tipped employee" means an employee who customarily and regularly receives more than fifty dollars per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5424 2003–04 |
Excise tax interestThe months that DOR uses in calculating the interest rate on underpayments change from a year ending in October to a year ending in July. Interest allowed on a credit notice or refund issued after July 1, 2002, is computed... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5528 2003–04 |
Commission appointmentsThe five members appointed by the Director of Financial Institutions to the Escrow Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. The gubernatorial appointments to the Real Estate Commission and the State Advisory Committee to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5530 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe expiration dates of the B&O tax credit and the sales and use tax deferral programs for high-tech research and development are removed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5599 2003–04 |
Solid waste theftTheft of solid waste or recyclable material that includes financial information or means of identification and whose value does not meet the threshold for first, second, or third degree theft is a misdemeanor. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5605 2003–04 |
HOV lanesThe Department of Licensing is directed to issue an optional identifier that allows vehicle owners to use the HOV lanes. The cost of the identifier is $500 per year and a $5 cost may be collected for issuing the identifier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5702 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEnacts the Transportation Efficiency Act of 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5730 2003–04 |
Long-term care medical asstLegislative intent expresses concern that the eligibility policy for Medicaid has evolved to the point where people who have the ability to pay for care are using public funding for long-term care services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5853 2003–04 |
Use taxUse tax exemptions are provided for installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, imprinting, or improving the following types of property: interstate transportation equipment manufacturing machinery and equipment purchases by... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5900 2003–04 |
Municipal b & o taxCities imposing a B&O tax are required to create a committee to work through the Association of Washington Cities to adopt a model ordinance that will provide a more uniform system of municipal B&O taxes. The model ordinance... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5993 2003–04 |
Community residential prgrmsThe department must incorporate cost containment measures into administrative processes involving community residential providers. These measures must address unnecessary duplication of efforts and paperwork. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6033 2003–04 |
Revenue & taxation T.O.The B&O tax rate for manufacturers and retailers of commercial airplanes or commercial airplane components is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.4235 percent effective October 1, 2005, and to 0.2904 percent effective July 1, 2007... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6034 2003–04 |
Revenue & taxation T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6035 2003–04 |
Pblc service retirement T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6036 2003–04 |
Pblc service retirement T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6037 2003–04 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6038 2003–04 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6039 2003–04 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6040 2003–04 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6041 2003–04 |
Natural resources T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |