Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2425 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentProvides that the superintendent must be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority vote of the local school board. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2477 2003–04 |
Energy portfolio standardEstablishes a renewable energy standard and an energy efficiency standard for electrical utilities that enter into an acquisition agreement with the Department of Revenue (DOR). | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2385 2003–04 |
Teacher strikesDeclares an intent to ensure that during a teacher strike, a basic education is provided to all students without significant interruption. Provides that during a strike, the superintendent of public instruction must ensure... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2386 2003–04 |
School contract negotiationsProvides for contract negotiation sessions between school districts and certificated educational employees to be open to the public. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2389 2003–04 |
Aggravated multiple murderAmends the aggravated first-degree murder statute when there is more than one victim to remove the requirement that the murders were a part of a common scheme or plan or a single act, and to apply regardless of when or where... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2391 2003–04 |
School attendance incentivesFinds that there is a correlation between the dropout rates of youth and the rate of truancy within the educational system. The state must have as a priority the reduction in the rates of truancy and dropouts in the state... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2402 2003–04 |
Toll facility trust fundRequires that any money received from the sale of real property originally acquired for toll facility purposes shall be deposited into the separate and proper trust fund with the state treasurer established for the toll... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1011 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defensePrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1040 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseRemoves the statute of limitations for civil cases based on childhood sexual abuse. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1042 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditIncreases certain business and occupation tax credit, exemption, and filing threshold amounts. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1043 2003–04 |
State mandates on school disAllows a school district to decline to comply with a state mandate if state funding is insufficient. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1071 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled 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 $21,000. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1092 2003–04 |
Water service b&o tx exemptnExtends permanently the business and occupation tax exemption for certain amounts received by small water systems. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1111 2003–04 |
Pbl safety service/hospitalsRequires that Eastern and Western State hospitals contract with the city or town in which they are located to provide a share of the cost of police and fire protection services. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1131 2003–04 |
Public entity reimbursementMakes the pension of a public employee or contractor available to a government entity for recovery of damages in a contribution action when the employee or contractor has been convicted of a felony which was the cause of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1132 2003–04 |
Washington mngmnt servicesProvides that no agency may employ personnel who are classified as managers with supervisory job titles but who have no direct subordinates. Provides that unless prohibited by federal law, each agency shall have no more than... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1134 2003–04 |
Park vendor sales taxRequires fifty percent of the tax collected under RCW 82.08.020(1) by sellers in public parks during new events to be distributed to the governmental entity that owns the park. As used in this provision, "new event" means a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1135 2003–04 |
Eluding a police officerRaises the penalty for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1143 2003–04 |
School safety/info sharingRequires school personnel to immediately release information to law enforcement when the school officials become aware of facts or allegations regarding misconduct on school grounds which, if proven, would constitute a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1229 2003–04 |
Teacher cottagesAuthorizes a second-class school district to construct teachers' cottages. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1244 2003–04 |
Teacher salary bonusProviding a $3,500 annual bonus to teachers who attain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1256 2003–04 |
Civil action defensesProvides that it is a complete defense to any action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that the person injured or killed was engaged in the commission of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor at the time of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1259 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesProvides that, when a resident leaves a secure community transition facility for appointments, employment, or other approved activities, the department shall develop a transportation route plan for the location of each activity. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |