Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6311 2003–04 |
Edu service districtsAn exception is provided to the prohibition on a school district officer to benefit from a contract entered into their office. The exception permits a spouse of a school district officer to be employed by an educational... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6709 2003–04 |
Voter registration/youthThe county auditor must send to a holder of an intermediate drivers' license in the month of the person's 18th birthday, a voter registration card and information about upcoming elections and polling places. The information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5631 2003–04 |
Trafficking in personsCreates the crime of trafficking in the first degree, a seriousness level XIV, class A felony. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5823 2003–04 |
Kinship caregiversDSHS must develop and implement strategies to prioritize the placement of children with willing and able kin when out-of-home placement is required. The strategies must include procedures for searching for appropriate kin,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5844 2003–04 |
School districts' propertyAfter evaluating the sufficiency of the school district's capital projects fund for the purposes of meeting demands for new construction and improvements, a school district may choose where to deposit any additional revenues... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6241 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageThe Code Reviser is directed to replace current terminology with such terms as "individuals with disabilities," "individuals with mental illness," and "individuals with mental retardation." All agency orders creating new rules... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6355 2003–04 |
Disability boardsThe qualifications of the active or retired fire fighters and active or retired law enforcement officers who are eligible to serve on the county disability board and who are eligible to vote for those board members are... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6635 2003–04 |
Actions/health care providerA medical malpractice claim may not be commenced unless the plaintiff has provided the defendant with 90 days prior notice of the intention to file suit. The 90-day notice requirement does not apply if the defendant's name is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6664 2003–04 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to the order of the court. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | 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 5263 2003–04 |
Alcoholic beveragesIf liquor is sold at a special event under a "caterer's endorsement," whether the sponsor of the event needs to be a nonprofit organization depends on whether the event is "open to the public" or "limited to members or invited... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6271 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFindings and declarations are made regarding the vulnerability of young children to drinking water contaminants and the need to test school drinking water. The intent of the new chapter on safe school drinking water is stated. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6294 2003–04 |
Physical activityThe Legislature intends to promote statewide policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities. The Board of Health must adopt rules for the control... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6431 2003–04 |
Health info for youthStudents receiving health instruction paid for with public funds may have health information and disease prevention information that is medically and scientifically accurate related to sexual activity. This curricula should be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6441 2003–04 |
Fire fighter record checksAll paid or volunteer fire fighters, hired or appointed after the | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6735 2003–04 |
RTID project authorityExpands RTID project authority. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6350 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingFor purposes of negotiating wages and wage-related matters, the state shall be represented by the Governor or the Governor's designee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6497 2003–04 |
Work force trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6722 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeAmends RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6723 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesFinds that: (1) Thousands of patients are injured each year in the United States as a result of medical errors, and that a comprehensive approach is needed to effectively reduce the incidence of medical errors in our health... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6726 2003–04 |
Adult family homesDeclares an intent to require all insurers authorized to write commercial or professional liability insurance to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide liability insurance for adult family home services. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |