Dave Schmidt
Senator
· Republican
· District 44
· most recent term 2005–06
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176
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
1,203
Bills co-sponsored
9,396
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5158 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyAny person who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school, or any person that has received the equivalent of a high school diploma, is permitted to pay resident... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5159 2003–04 |
H.O.G. motorcycle lic platesDeclares that "H.O.G." motorcycle license plate means a license plate that displays a symbol of the sponsor of the Harley Owner's Group. Directs the department to create, design, and issue a special H.O.G. license plate that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5202 2003–04 |
Telecommunication facilitiesProvides that: (1) The use of state lands for telecommunications facilities must be granted by use permit. (2) The term of a use permit must be at least thirty years. (3) The total charge for the use permit must be an amount... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5205 2003–04 |
Sex offender monitoringThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) must work with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a pilot project to test the availability,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5220 2003–04 |
Date of primaryChanges the primary to June. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5233 2003–04 |
Terrorists actsAuthorizes school boards of directors to adopt policies that provide for a moment of silence in each classroom to be held annually on or around September 11th to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5238 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsA school district must allow a route one or two candidate to retain his or her employee status for up to two years during the time that the candidate is participating in the route one or two program. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5241 2003–04 |
Higher education fundingIt is state policy to provide appropriations to meet the demand for higher education in the state. The state budget is required to include increased funding, up to the fiscal growth factor under Initiative 601, to support the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5243 2003–04 |
Material harmful to minorsDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5249 2003–04 |
Higher ed lifelong progressThe Higher Education for Lifelong Progress Program (HELP) is created. To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated, up to a maximum enrollment of 600, qualified welfare recipients may attend up to two years of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5303 2003–04 |
State university researchWording of the statute is corrected. Financial contracts for research facilities or equipment contemplated by either the University of Washington or Washington State University do not require prior approval of the State... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | 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 5322 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5328 2003–04 |
Veterans license platesEstablishes special license plates for military veterans. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5329 2003–04 |
United we stand license pltProvides for "United We Stand" license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5336 2003–04 |
Judicial conduct commissionThe composition of the Commission on Judicial Conduct is amended to allow one member to be selected by and from elected judges serving courts of limited jurisdiction, rather than the district court judges. This allows elected... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5344 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates that portion of state route number 9 that runs from state route number 522 to the Canadian border. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5361 2003–04 |
Family development accountsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is authorized to implement a state funded Family Development Account (FDA) Program targeted to low-income wage earners, who are defined as those with income... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5362 2003–04 |
Widows of veteransProvides that an application for exemption under this act must be accompanied by the following documentation to substantiate the request for the exemption and any other documentation required by the county in which the... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5366 2003–04 |
Infrastructure financingDeclares that it is the goal of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public infrastructure improvements that are needed to: (1) Encourage private... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5382 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying initiatives to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about a ballot measure in a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5388 2003–04 |
Employment informationAn employer providing information about a current or former employee's job performance in response to a specific request from what the employer reasonably believes to be an employment agency or prospective employer is presumed... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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