Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5791 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This includes restaurants, bars, taverns and bowling alleys where smoking, and smoking areas are prohibited. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5799 2003–04 |
High schl grad requirementsProvides that the high school assessment system required under RCW 28A.655.060 that leads to a certificate of mastery shall include multiple measures of assessment to determine whether students have met the standards for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5831 2003–04 |
Hlth care personnel shortageThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must work with local workforce development councils to address health care personnel shortages. The board must support expanding the activities of existing health skills... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5847 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5864 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsNot only high school graduates, but GED holders 21 years of age or younger may qualify for the Promise Scholarship by equaling or exceeding a cumulative Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 on the first attempt, or equaling... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5876 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesCities, towns, and counties may adopt more stringent ordinances to restrict smoking in public places, including in restaurants, skating rinks, and bowling alleys, regardless of whether such restrictions are more stringent than... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5897 2003–04 |
Genetic testingDeclares that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or the state of Washington, its political subdivisions, or municipal corporations to require, directly or indirectly, that any employee or prospective... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5931 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesDeclares that special educational and training programs provided by the state and the school districts thereof for children with disabilities shall be extended to include children birth to three years of age. School districts... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5958 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationAn exception is removed for cities that cover more than one county. Such cities are given authority to impose a hotel/motel tax of up to 4 percent, even if such cities are in a county whose hotel/motel tax rate was at least 4... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5988 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical aidProvides that the health services available to an injured worker under chapter 51.36 RCW include the use of spinal cord stimulators and drug infusion pumps at least in accordance with relevant standards adopted by national... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5998 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Health Care Authority must recruit local organizations to operate demonstration projects under which the standard BHP eligibility standards, benefit design, and/or cost-sharing arrangements are modified. The demonstrations... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6007 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyProvides a specific funding mechanism for making community and technical college faculty salary increment awards. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6014 2003–04 |
Civil unionsRequires that parties to a civil union must satisfy the following criteria in order to establish a civil union: (1) Neither party may be a party to another civil union or a marriage; (2) The parties to the civil union must be... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6077 2003–04 |
Patient safetyRequires the secretary to increase the licensing fee established under RCW 43.70.110 for health care professionals and facilities designated in this act by one percent of the amount of the applicable annual licensing fee. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6080 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesFinds there is a compelling interest to curb hostile and antisocial behavior in Washington's youth and to foster respect for public law enforcement officers. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6100 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the 2004 presidential primary. Makes an appropriation and amends 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 s 118 (uncodified). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6102 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary in 2004. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6111 2003–04 |
Domestic violence policiesA state model policy on (1) responding to domestic violence reportedly committed by law enforcement personnel, and (2) educating law enforcement personnel in the matter of domestic violence must be created by December 1, 2004. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6116 2003–04 |
Autobody and glass repairThe Washington State Auto Body and Glass Repair Customer Bill of Rights prohibits insurers from requiring that a motor vehicle be repaired at a specific repair shop or auto glass dealer. An insured claimant may expressly... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6122 2003–04 |
Public smokingSmoking is prohibited in a public place, which also includes a 35 foot radius around the building. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $750 million in state bonds for additional higher education projects over approximately the next three biennia. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6092 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5776 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsCreates a new hearings board called the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board (ELUHB). | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5990 2003–04 |
Supervision of offendersChanges the amount of earned release time certain offenders may earn. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5996 2003–04 |
Committee to host NCSLEstablishes a committee to plan and host the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2005 convention. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |