Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6179 2003–04 |
Low-cost housingTwenty-five percent of the value of a donation for the provision of low-cost housing to low-income buyers in Washington State may be credited against the imposed business and occupations tax. To be eligible, the donation must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6716 2003–04 |
Alternative energy sourcesFinds that: (1) In 2001, the legislature recognized the importance of advancing the development of a market for qualified alternative energy resources by requiring as a matter of law that all electric utilities in the state,... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6706 2003–04 |
Higher edu student conductRequires each institution of higher education to adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct of students, including sanctions. Provides that sanctions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, probation,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6708 2003–04 |
Defibrillators in schoolsDirects each school district's board of directors to adopt policies for providing a defibrillator on each campus and for training appropriate personnel in the proper use of the defibrillators. Makes an appropriation in an... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | 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 6704 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsStatutes regulating medical malpractice actions are amended in the areas of: allocation of fault; vicarious liability of hospitals; the statute repose; expert witnesses; pre-suit notice and certificate of merit requirements;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6181 2003–04 |
Genetic info/discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | 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 5175 2003–04 |
Volunteer fire fightersIncreases the monthly pensions for volunteer fire fighters and reserve officers who serve for 25 years or more by $20 per month. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5692 2003–04 |
Health & human services infoCreates 211 as the official state dialing code for public access to information and referral for health and human services and information about access to services after a natural or non-natural disaster. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5718 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsExempts federal social security numbers from public disclosure and copying except when disclosure is expressly required, governed, or authorized by other law. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5870 2003–04 |
Sex & kidnapping offendersRequires a registered sex or kidnapping offender who is employed by an institution of higher education to inform the county sheriff. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5904 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority will negotiate price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6212 2003–04 |
Financial literacyThe Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Financial Literacy is created, composed of four senators, four representatives, and a member from the Governor's office, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), the Department of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6644 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesProvides that, beginning in the 2004-2005 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, school nurses, social workers,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | 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 |
| SB 6653 2003–04 |
Paine FieldRequires a study of the use of Paine Field for commercial air service. Requires the county to send its report to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6626 2003–04 |
Family care actFinds that while the monetary penalties authorized under RCW 49.12.285 may serve as an effective deterrent to prevent some employers from interfering with the right of employees to use their accrued sick leave to care for... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6632 2003–04 |
Higher edu part-time facultyThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must review and update the best practices audit of compensation packages and conditions of employment for part-time faculty. Community college administrators are... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6633 2003–04 |
AutismDirects the department of health to contract for a study on the causes and prevention of autism. The department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2005, that includes... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6634 2003–04 |
Stopping for school busesDeclares that a person found to have committed an infraction of this act shall be assessed a monetary penalty of one thousand dollars. Directs the Washington traffic safety commission to provide grants to local law enforcement... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6571 2003–04 |
Prevailing wageProvides additional funding to the prevailing wage program of the department of labor and industries by discontinuing the transfer of moneys from the public works administration account to the general fund-state account. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6583 2003–04 |
Nursing home feesRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, and 82.71.020. Declares that this act takes effect July 1, 2005, unless the waiver requested by the department of social and health services under RCW 74.46.091 has been approved by the... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |