Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5196 2003–04 |
Agricultural productsAgricultural crop and vegetable seeds are expressly listed in the "agricultural product" section of the CMA definitions. Where the department determines that valid claims exist against a commission merchant or dealer, the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5200 2003–04 |
Amateur radio antenna heightLocal governments may not restrict the height of ham radio antennas to less than 70 feet without determining that the benefits resulting from the height restriction outweigh the cost to the amateur radio emergency network's... | Pam Roach (R-31) | 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 5202 2003–04 |
Telecommunication facilitiesProvides that: (1) The use of state lands for telecommunications facilities must be granted by use permit. (2) The term of a use permit must be at least thirty years. (3) The total charge for the use permit must be an amount... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5203 2003–04 |
Wildlife chemical captureThe Uniform Controlled Substances Act is amended to authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to apply to the Department of Health for a limited registration to use controlled substances in chemical capture programs.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5206 2003–04 |
Crimes related to mailFour new crimes are added to the criminal code: (1) obstruction of mail, a gross misdemeanor; (2) destruction of letter boxes, a gross misdemeanor; (3) destruction of mail, a class C felony, seriousness level I; and (4) mail... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5227 2003–04 |
Structural pest inspectorsA specific structural pest inspector license is created. Each applicant for a license is required to demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws and skills by satisfactorily passing a written exam. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5233 2003–04 |
Terrorists actsAuthorizes school boards of directors to adopt policies that provide for a moment of silence in each classroom to be held annually on or around September 11th to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5243 2003–04 |
Material harmful to minorsDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | 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 5252 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingRequires library staff to report child abuse. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5267 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestLicensed geoduck harvesters are responsible for planting geoduck seed provided by a state hatchery onto state commercial beds. The license that a commerical geoduck diver must obtain is transferable. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5320 2003–04 |
Water trail recreation prgrmThe annual water trail permit, the water trail program account, and the water trail advisory committee are eliminated. Any unspent funds in the water trail program account are transferred to the parks renewal and stewardship... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5322 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... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5347 2003–04 |
Salmon habitatThe Skagit salmon habitat enhancement initiative is created for the restoration of salmon habitat on publicly-owned lands in Skagit County. The purpose of the initiative is to provide for the systematic examination of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5348 2003–04 |
Fish barriers at hatcheriesFish barrier dams at Department of Fish and Wildlife facilities must be provided with an efficient fishway. The department must provide an operating fishway at the fish barrier dam located at the fish hatchery on the Samish... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5350 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife directorProvides for the governor to appoint the director of fish and wildlife. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5353 2003–04 |
ShorelinesIn adopting development regulations under the GMA, local governments must ensure that such regulations are consistent with the definitions for "agricultural activities," "agricultural products," "agricultural equipment,"... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5354 2003–04 |
Growth management planningCounties and cities are provided discretion to prioritize and balance the goals and requirements of the statute. Deference must be given to the local decision-making process over state agency studies, guidelines, model... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5370 2003–04 |
Manufactured housing zoningCounties and cities must designate land to be zoned exclusively for new manufactured housing communities by July 1, 2004. Counties and cities may not designate any new manufactured housing community as a nonconforming use. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5371 2003–04 |
Manufactured housing feesA comparative study must be conducted by the appropriate legislative standing committees on how impact fees are imposed by local governments upon the development of manufactured housing versus other residential development.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5372 2003–04 |
Utility service depositUtilities operated by municipalities or political subdivisions of the state may not collect a security deposit from a property owner if the utility has placed a lien against the property for nonpayment of utility charges.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5381 2003–04 |
HydrologyHydrogeology is defined as a "specialty" with regard to geologist licensure. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5387 2003–04 |
Reg trans policy boardsProvides that each member of a board must be a resident of this state and be employed by a business within this state. Declares that any members of the house of representatives or the state senate whose districts are within... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |