Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6264 2003–04 |
General permitsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may issue general HPA permits for activities if the department determines the activities are similar in nature and will cause only minimal adverse impacts to fish life either separately or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6285 2003–04 |
TrappingIt is illegal to use body-gripping traps to capture wild animals or wild birds, except for nuisance species, without a trapping permit issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Trapping permits may be issued for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6327 2003–04 |
Driving recordsAllows the Department of Licensing to enter into agreements with insurance companies for the purpose of reviewing driving records of existing policyholders. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6413 2003–04 |
Impact feesAdds identical provisions to both the excise tax code and to state environmental policy statutes requiring that impact fees for residential construction be collected by the local governmental authority either: a) at the time... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6437 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceThe Legislature designates as highways of statewide significance those designated by Transportation Commission Resolution Number 660 as adopted on January 21, 2004. The designation of SR509 as a highway of statewide... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6438 2003–04 |
Vessel registrationDOR is given the authority to assess a penalty to an owner of a vessel that has not registered as required by law. The penalty is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty imposed by law. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6457 2003–04 |
AdoptionConvenes a legislative study panel on adoption issues. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6516 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnMaximum sizes of church properties are increased for property tax exemption. Churches, their personal property, and their grounds are exempt up to 20 acres, no more than one and one-third acres may be undeveloped and unused,... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6592 2003–04 |
Growth management updatesAllows certain counties and cities with smaller populations and growth rates to conduct reviews of Growth Management Act plans and regulations at ten year intervals, and to limit the scope of such reviews. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6680 2003–04 |
Freight mobilityA Freight Investment Program is created under the direction of the Transportation Improvement Board. Partnership projects with a freight benefit are relocated into the new freight program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6710 2003–04 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: 1. The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2. 2. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6711 2003–04 |
Reg trans planning boardsThe minimum executive board voting membership for an RTPO containing a county with a population greater than one million is expanded to include all principal cities of an MSA within the RTPO region in existence on January 1,... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5077 2003–04 |
Stock-watering withdrawalsClarifies the exemption from water right permit requirements provided for stock-watering and for watering certain lawns and noncommercial gardens. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5160 2003–04 |
Growth management actA county that has a population less than 10,000, a taxable land base of less than 18 percent and only one incorporated city within the county may adopt a resolution removing the county and the city within the county from the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5242 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersPublic libraries must use Internet filtering software on all library computers available to the public. To the extent technically possible, the filtering software must block access to material on the Internet that is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5264 2003–04 |
Lieutenant governorRequires the Washington State Patrol to provide transportation for the Lieutenant Governor's spouse when conducting official state business in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5266 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestRemoves the restriction to harvest geoducks within 200 yards from ordinary high tide line. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5345 2003–04 |
Drainage infrastructureExempts previously installed drainage infrastructure from the statutory fishway provisions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5349 2003–04 |
Drainage facilitiesSpecifically enumerated in the definition of facilities used for flood and drainage control purposes are drainage ditches and tide gates. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5351 2003–04 |
Agency land use mandatesState agencies must still comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations, with the same exceptions, but agencies must first implement on state-owned lands any and all requirements they seek local governments... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5352 2003–04 |
Agriculture cnsrvtn programsSpecifies development regulations adopted according to the Growth Management Act may not preclude designated natural resource lands' eligibility for local, state, or federal conservation programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5355 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defenseVoluntary intoxication is not a consideration in determining the existence of a mental state required as an element of a criminal offense. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5391 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe handling loss deduction on motor vehicle fuel tax is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5400 2003–04 |
GeoducksDirects the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Geoduck Harvesters Association holders of aquatic farm registrations, and recognized treaty tribes of Washington to conduct subtidal... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |