Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6646 2003–04 |
Alternative fuelsThe sales and use tax exemption for investment projects for the manufacture of biodiesel fuel, alcohol fuels, and biodiesel feedstock is expanded to apply to individuals seeking the exemption regardless of geographic location. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6697 2003–04 |
Fed trans enhancement fundsThe bill assumes that Congress will soon pass a new surface transportation act that includes enhancement funds. A statewide steering committee that has the same membership as the 1991 steering committee is established, except... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6741 2003–04 |
Entertainment materialsDeclares an intent to dedicate the revenues from a tax on the sale and use of adult entertainment materials and services to crime victims' compensation, with an emphasis towards providing services, support, or therapy to those... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| SB 6605 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsThe ability of local government to set wage and hour standards different than the minimum standards set by the state is removed. Any local ordinance that conflicts with the state minimum standards that is in effect on July 1,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6606 2003–04 |
Equal access to justice act"Adjudicative proceeding" includes all adjudicative procedures under the Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6513 2003–04 |
Boater educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish by rule a program to provide required boating safety education. The program must be phased in so that all non-exempt boaters must obtain a boater education card by... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6733 2003–04 |
Open primaryOpt out . Major political parties that do not receive at least 10 percent of the total votes cast at the last preceding even-year election may opt out of major party status. Minor party and independent candidates' access to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5278 2003–04 |
Hazardous materialsA UTC employee, certified by the Federal Railroad Administration to perform hazardous materials inspections, may enter the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail. Entries must be at a reasonable time... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5392 2003–04 |
Pilot and aircraft feesPilot, and airmen and airwomen registration fees are set at $15. Aircraft registration fees are set at $15. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6717 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6204 2003–04 |
State lands revenueBoth the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Parks and Recreation Commission must evaluate opportunities for revenue generation from resource management on state lands. Each agency must develop a plan for resource... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6712 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRecovers costs for motorist information signs. Repeals RCW 47.36.325. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6114 2003–04 |
Animal/resource terrorismAn "animal rights or ecological terrorist organization" is defined as any association, organization, entity, coalition, or combination of two or more persons with the purpose of intimidating, coercing, or causing fear with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6214 2003–04 |
Farmers mrkt nutrition prgrm$100,000 from the state general fund and $233,000 from the general fund-federal are appropriated to the Department of Health to expand the farmers market nutrition program into areas of the state that do not presently receive... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6671 2003–04 |
Real estate excise tax feesThe fee a county treasurer collects on state-imposed REET transactions is changed to $5. From July 1, 2004, until July 1, 2007, the county treasurer must collect an additional fee of $5 on all state-imposed REET transactions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6672 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes on State Route 167. Tolls are to be established by the Transportation... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5195 2003–04 |
Grain forwardingThe 30-day limitation on forwarding grain during a grain storage emergency, to other warehouses, without reissuing negotiable receipts for the grain, is eliminated. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5197 2003–04 |
Web site addressThe requirement that commercial fertilizer products be labeled with specific internet address information is removed from the fertilizer statute. Commercial fertilizer product labels are to include a statement, to be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5367 2003–04 |
Railroad crossingsThe general apportionment schedule for installation costs of signals and warning devices at public-access railroad crossings is changed so that the first $20,000 in costs are apportioned to the Grade Crossing Protective Fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5552 2003–04 |
Commodity commissionsAdded to functions that can be performed by commodity commissions formed under the 1955 act include to assist in the investigation and control of exotic pests and diseases that could damage or affect trade of the affected commodity. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6263 2003–04 |
Home-based driver trainingDOL may review and approve driver training courses designed for use in home-based instruction. If DOL authorizes such a driver training course, then a person that is providing home-based instruction to his or her own child may... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6647 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsEvery student transportation program, whether operated by a school district or a commercial chartered bus service, is exempt from the special fuel taxes, if the district or service is using natural gas or liquified petroleum... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |