Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Beverly Woods
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2473 2003–04 |
Weapons in courthouse bldgsProhibits a law enforcement officer from possessing a firearm or other weapon in court when the officer is a party to a court proceeding involving harassment or domestic violence. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1019 2003–04 |
Electronic toll payersPersonally identifying information of persons who use transponders and other technology for the payment of tolls is exempt from disclosure. Aggregate data, including census tract information of account holders, may be released... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2380 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2392 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2436 2003–04 |
Retired persons prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2456 2003–04 |
School emply applicantsRequires school districts to exchange information regarding sexual misconduct, if any, by current and former classified school district employees. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2689 2003–04 |
Tx incentives/rural countiesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2846 2003–04 |
Unlawful use of a hookMakes unlawful the intentional use of a hook in a way that could be reasonably foreseen to pierce the flesh or mouth of a bird or mammal. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3164 2003–04 |
Trans innovative partnershipAuthorizes a new public-private partnership law for transportation projects. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3207 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| HB 2641 2003–04 |
Conduct aboard ferriesEstablishes a policy of one-ticket, one-seat on Washington State Ferries. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| HB 1281 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements not only using increased property tax revenues, but also excess excise tax revenues, and revenue generated through a sales... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2938 2003–04 |
Long-term care financingDirects the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to contract for a study reviewing existing financial mechanisms and incentives for utilizing and purchasing long-term care services. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3192 2003–04 |
Health savings accountDirects the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conforms to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2691 2003–04 |
B & O tax exemptionExempts qualified small businesses from paying business and occupation (B&O) tax if the business has gross proceeds of sales, a gross income or products valued at less than $200,000 and the business paid B&O taxes that... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3171 2003–04 |
Purchasing state servicesFinds that the department of social and health services' medical assistance administration's brokerage contracting services implemented in 1988 has saved the state and taxpayers millions of dollars. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3050 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyFinds that a system of compensation for all academic employees that recognizes experience, education, and continuing professional development will foster quality teaching throughout the faculty ranks. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3072 2003–04 |
Child witnessesExpands the allowed use of one-way, closed-circuit television for taking the testimony of a child witness under the age of 10 outside the presence of the defendant in criminal prosecutions; | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3075 2003–04 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to proceed with caution after stopping at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device when the motorcycle is too small to be detected. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2967 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsEstablishes mandatory sentences for sex crimes against children. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2981 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsDeclares that chapter 49.46 RCW and chapter 39.12 RCW constitutes the exclusive state authority for the establishment of minimum wage and hour standards for employees in this state, and the state hereby fully occupies and... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2986 2003–04 |
Estate taxEliminates Washington estate tax on estates below the federal estate tax liability filing threshold. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2991 2003–04 |
Medical liability reformFinds that it is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington to contain the significantly increasing costs of malpractice insurance for licensed health care professionals and institutions and noninstitutional... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2992 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares an intent to enact reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. Finds, notwithstanding the tort reform measures it has enacted in the past, that in many... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2993 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformRevises post judgment interest rates. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |