Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5736 2003–04 |
Clean energy consumptionFinds that: (1) Energy production and consumption account for the vast majority of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; (2) As a significant consumer of energy resources and a committed steward of public health and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5760 2003–04 |
Employment/disabled personsDeclares an intent to encourage state agencies and departments to purchase products and/or services manufactured or provided by: (1) Community rehabilitation programs of the department of social and health services which... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5771 2003–04 |
BeerBefore a government subdivision creates an alcohol impact area by ordinance, it must petition the board to issue a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license. Under a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5775 2003–04 |
State parks & outdoor recAn excise tax of 0.8 percent is imposed on motor homes, travel trailers or campers. Several categories of motor homes, travel trailers, and campers are exempt from the tax, including unoccupied inventory held for sale and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5781 2003–04 |
School leviesRevises school levy provisions. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5788 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS death benefitsProvides that, if the surviving spouse has been lawfully married to such member for five years prior to the member's death, the surviving spouse, when at least age fifty-five, is eligible to receive the benefits under this act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| 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 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5796 2003–04 |
Itemized tuition statementsThe institutions are required to post the level of state subsidy in any location or on any document that includes the students' level of tuition and fees. Students are told they may request an itemization of fees at any time. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5846 2003–04 |
Superior court feesEstablishes a civil equal justice surcharge of ninety dollars on superior court filings. Dedicates the use of the state's share of such a surcharge to civil indigent representation. Creates a civil equal justice account in the... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5848 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentClaims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5856 2003–04 |
Adult family homesProvides for regulatory reform for adult family homes. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | 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 5866 2003–04 |
Utility service paymentDeclares that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5880 2003–04 |
Shoreline and growth mngmntThe development of water-dependent publicly owned facilities is a public and statewide interest under the SMA and as such must be given the highest preference in shoreline master programs and Department of Ecology guidelines,... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5881 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingRecognizes the inherent value clergy bring to the relationship they have with the members of their religious institutions and recognizes the importance of the clergy in providing comfort, support, and advice in the daily lives... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5901 2003–04 |
Higher education salariesBeginning with the second term of contiguous employment, not including summer term, part-time faculty at all of Washington's public colleges and universities are paid on the same pay date as full-time faculty. An exception is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5917 2003–04 |
School kitchensProvides that, before any child in preschool through fifth grade is allowed to work or help in a school kitchen, a parental/guardian permission slip that details the duties and responsibilities, as well as the potential risks... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | 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 5941 2003–04 |
Commerce corridorThe Department of Transportation is directed to contract out a study of the feasibility of adding an alternative north-south corridor. The corridor would begin in the vicinity of Lewis County and extend northerly to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5978 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalThe State Patrol and Department of Licensing through joint rule-making, in consultation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, develop a program that provides vehicle rental companies with the means to check... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5984 2003–04 |
Employment trainingThe Employment Training Finance Authority is established with seven members, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Executive Director of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Director of the Community... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6070 2003–04 |
Veterans/preferential trtmntExempts veterans from Initiative Measure No. 200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |