Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1504 2003–04 |
Parks & rec law officersRevises provisions addressing the parks and recreation commission law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1506 2003–04 |
Assaults on state employeesMakes an assault of a state employee lawfully enforcing a state statute or agency rule assault in the third degree, unless the employee's duties included care for persons with mental disabilities and the employee is assaulted... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1511 2003–04 |
Public hospital districtsPublic hospital districts with total revenues over $15 million per year are added to the list of entities eligible to use alternative public works contracting procedures. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1521 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1554 2003–04 |
Food stamp eligibilityAllows individuals who have been convicted of a felony offense to receive benefits under the food stamp program. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1567 2003–04 |
Alt public works contractingLowers the minimum population requirement for counties to use the alternative public works contracting procedures from 450,000 people to 200,000 people. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1596 2003–04 |
Historical documentsIncreases the surcharge for preservation of historical documents on recorded documents from two dollars to five dollars. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1599 2003–04 |
Public safety workersAuthorizes public safety workers to retire early in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1630 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledThe net proceeds from surplus property at Lakewood Village, Rainier School, and Yakima Valley School are designated to supplement funding for employment and day services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1669 2003–04 |
Election costsRequires the state to pay a prorated share of state election costs during even-numbered years according to a graduated schedule. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1708 2003–04 |
Veteran property tax exmptFreezes assessed value of home and provides excess and regular property tax relief for veterans of the U.S. armed forces with 100 percent service connected disability. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1713 2003–04 |
PERS accrued sick leaveProvides that, at the time of separation from state service due to retirement or death, an eligible employee who is a member of the public employees' retirement system, plan 1 or the employee's estate may elect to receive... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1740 2003–04 |
Broadcasts of pro sportsProhibits professional football teams that play in stadiums funded with public money and their affiliated league from denying the local live broadcast of games played in the stadium unless a certain percentage of tickets are... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1742 2003–04 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes a public facilities district created after January 1, 2000, to acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, reequip, repair and operate a sports and recreation facility, other than a ski area. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1750 2003–04 |
Minimum wageRevises the inflationary adjustment to the minimum wage. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1758 2003–04 |
ChickensEstablishes provisions relating to the slaughter, preparation, and sale of one thousand or fewer chickens. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1761 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1762 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle feesAuthorizes one-time registration fee on vehicles, ranging from $10 to $30 depending on vehicle type. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1768 2003–04 |
Public facilities districtsIncludes recreation facilities under a public facilities district's authority. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1778 2003–04 |
Service license platesProvides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of veterans affairs, the department of licensing shall create and design, and the department issue, six branch of service special license... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1811 2003–04 |
Education finance systemDirects the Office of Financial Management to conduct a comprehensive school funding study that includes an examination of teacher compensation models. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1831 2003–04 |
Pblc hearings on initiativesRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to hold public hearings on initiatives that qualify for the general election ballot. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1866 2003–04 |
Nutrition in public schoolsThe Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations regarding nutrition for local school boards to use in determining food policies. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1871 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises procedures relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1875 2003–04 |
Washington progress boardThe Washington Progress Board is created to: | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |