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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 5087 2003–04 |
Water commissionersTwo nonpartisan state government elective offices are created: the Eastern Washington Water Commissioner, elected from the 20 counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and the Western Washington Water Commissioner,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5125 2003–04 |
Trust water rights programThe two state trust water rights programs, one applying to the Yakima River Basin, the other applying to the rest of the state, are consolidated. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5177 2003–04 |
Corps of discovery passThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may develop a Corps of Discovery Pass visitors may purchase in lieu of parking fees charged at designated sites along the Lewis and Clark Trail. The commission may seek private... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5201 2003–04 |
Amateur radio emrgncyA six-member work group is established to study regulation of ham radio antenna height in urban areas; credentials for emergency workers; and the encouragement of expansion of the ham radio network so that the whole state has... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5280 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe hydraulic project approval permit requirement is repealed. References to HPA permit requirements in other program areas are deleted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5283 2003–04 |
Trainer & minor wage rateThe minimum wage rate for employees under the age of 18 who have been employed for less than 120 days is 80 percent of the state minimum wage rate. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5309 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsAll existing requirements and procedures remain intact, but all appointments to the boards by the Governor, including for unexpired term vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5323 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5331 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsOverview . Municipalities and public water systems are authorized to keep the needed portion of their existing water rights--protected from relinquishment through nonuse--and to use them throughout their authorized service... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5332 2003–04 |
Watershed planningChapter 90.82 RCW is amended to create a structure for local oversight, to be performed by the planning unit or an alternative group. A detailed watershed implementation plan with specific agreements, funding sources and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5333 2003–04 |
Trust water rights programsTwo trust water rights programs--one applying to the Yakima River Basin and one for the rest of the state--are consolidated. Procedures for placing water rights in the consolidated trust water rights program, and for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5334 2003–04 |
Construction of wellsChanges to Ground Water Rights Allowed Through the Amendment Process . DOE may issue amendments where a different body of public ground water is tapped so long as any replacement or additional well is located within the same... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5357 2003–04 |
Higher edu faculty childrenThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions may waive all or a portion of tuition and services and activities fees for children of tenured-faculty and children of full-time faculty who have been with an... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5359 2003–04 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington state economic development commission to replace the governor's small business improvement council. Repeals RCW 43.175.010, 43.175.020, and 43.175.901. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5381 2003–04 |
HydrologyHydrogeology is defined as a "specialty" with regard to geologist licensure. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5459 2003–04 |
Vehicle manufacturer/dealerWhen a manufacturer is permitted to temporarily own a dealership as part of the transition, under a bona fide business relationship, to a new independent purchaser, the purchaser is no longer required to have made the required... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5481 2003–04 |
Agricultural water useThe right to use water for any beneficial use within the general category of an agricultural use includes the right to use the water for any other beneficial use within the general category of an agricultural use. Application... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5528 2003–04 |
Commission appointmentsThe five members appointed by the Director of Financial Institutions to the Escrow Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. The gubernatorial appointments to the Real Estate Commission and the State Advisory Committee to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5612 2003–04 |
Pathological gamblingTransfers from revenues derived from the shared game lottery for the treatment of pathological gambling are made annually, beginning with fiscal year 2004. The amount of transfer is set at $250,000 per year. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5613 2003–04 |
Compulsive gambling infoThe current signage and hotline programs are declared to be a minimum response to problem gambling. The three commissions that regulate and promote gambling within Washington are authorized to contract with "other qualified... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5645 2003–04 |
Storm sewer system permitsA legislative intent section provides direction to the Department of Ecology (DOE) regarding Phase II, establishes a stakeholder draft permit process for western Washington Phase II permit development, and recognizes the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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