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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
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Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5518 2003–04 |
State land purchaseA state agency or department may not purchase in fee simple privately owned parcels in excess of five contiguous acres for habitat conservation, ecosystem preservation, wetland mitigation, or endangered species protection... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5742 2003–04 |
Hiring retireesThe number of hours that a retired member of PERS 1 or TERS 1 may work for an eligible employer after one month of separation without pension benefit reductions is decreased from 1,500 to 867. Retirees who are separated from... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5852 2003–04 |
Tobacco settlementProvides enforcement provisions for requirements adopted under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6659 2003–04 |
Lodging taxesRevises the county credit exemption for lodging taxes. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6611 2003–04 |
Rebates/sales & use taxExcludes the value of rebates from sales and use taxation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6574 2003–04 |
State watersIrrigation drains and wasteways are expressly added to the list of artificial waterways exempt from WDFW hydraulic code jurisdiction over the beds of state waters. The reference making the bed of state waters definition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6533 2003–04 |
Unemployment compensationA person cannot qualify for unemployment compensation if he or she earned wages in the fishing and seafood product preparation and packaging industry for less than 680 hours in the individual's base year, earned at least 75... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6486 2003–04 |
Water rights for agrA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6507 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6426 2003–04 |
CosmetologyThe date by which a license under Chapter 18.16 RCW must be renewed is changed from "before" the renewal date to "by" the renewal date. A license that is not renewed for more than one year is not cancelled. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5086 2003–04 |
Ecology dpt water actionsA person appealing a DOE "water quantity decision" (i.e., a decision to grant or deny, amend, transfer, or enforce the conditions of a water right, or to require any person to discontinue use of water) may appeal the decision... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5108 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassCriminal trespass in the first and second degree includes law enforcement officers, state public officials, and state employees. A law enforcement officer, state official, or employee is subject to a criminal trespass... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6375 2003–04 |
Postretirement employmentEstablishes provisions for regulating postretirement public employment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6376 2003–04 |
Streamflow levelsFor water resource inventory areas (WRIAs) with watershed planning units that are not planning to amend or set stream flows, and for WRIAs where watershed planning activities are not occurring, DOE is required to create a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6392 2003–04 |
Workers' compensation claimsL&I must enter an order allowing or denying a claim for industrial insurance benefits within 90 days from the date the claim is filed with L&I. L&I is permitted to contract with individuals, businesses or nonprofit... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6393 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/managed careL&I may furnish to some or all workers covered by the state workers' compensation fund and the self-insurers may furnish to its workers, medical, surgical and hospital care and services through a managed care arrangement for... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6318 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersL&I must contract with a service organization or third-party administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insurers. The L&I director selects the service organization or third-party administrator through a competitive... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6236 2003–04 |
Economic developmentTo carry out economic development programs, cities, towns and counties may transfer or loan funds, property or services to other cities, towns, counties, or port districts. Upon the request of a port district, any city, town,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6183 2003–04 |
State flowering vineThe common hop, humulus lupulus, is designated the official state flowering vine. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5013 2003–04 |
Minimum wage rateThe state minimum wage rate may not exceed 136.2 percent of the federal minimum wage rate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5054 2003–04 |
Administrative rule noticeFor some newly effective rules, agencies must make a good faith effort to notify businesses affected by the rule of the rule's requirements and how the business can get help with complying. This requirement applies up to 200... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5080 2003–04 |
St gvrnmnt hiring freezeA two-year state hiring freeze is created whereby state agencies are prohibited from hiring replacements for employees who leave the agency, regardless of the reason an employee left. The freeze only affects cabinet-level... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5084 2003–04 |
Jury selectionThe jury source list for a county is composed of all registered voters for the county. In order to be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington, a person must be a registered voter in the county in which he or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5085 2003–04 |
Water recreation facilitiesRCW Chapter 70.90 is repealed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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