Patricia Hale
Senator
· Republican
· District 8
· most recent term 2003–04
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75
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
778
Bills co-sponsored
8,402
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6453 2003–04 |
Qualifying primaryCreates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6415 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitSpecifies standards for industrial and construction storm water general discharge permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6600 2003–04 |
Construction liabilitySpecifically applies the six year construction statute of repose to specified registered and licensed persons. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6269 2003–04 |
Harbor linesAuthorizes the Harbor Line Commission to change, relocate, or reestablish the harbor lines for the city of Blaine's Drayton Harbor, the city of Edmonds, the city of Ilwaco, the city of Pasco, and the city of Kennewick. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6378 2003–04 |
Motion picturesPrescribes criminal penalties for operating a recording device in a motion picture exhibition facility without the consent of the facility owner or lessee and the motion picture licensor. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6480 2003–04 |
Special occasion liquor licAllows county and area agricultural fairs to count a multi-day fair as one event for the purpose of the 12-day per year limit on special occasion licensees serving alcohol. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6265 2003–04 |
Permit timelinesAllows state permitting agencies to enter into agreements with permit applicants and each other for the purpose of setting timelines for permit decisions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6240 2003–04 |
Rural county tax incentivesA 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... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 5052 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that significant legislative rules adopted before December 1 of each year do not take effect until after the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5053 2003–04 |
Agency rules/adoptingRequires state agencies to have specific legislative authority before adopting rules that exceed federal standards or policies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5067 2003–04 |
Garbage trucks/weigh stationGarbage trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating not over 26,000 pounds that are not transporting hazardous materials are not required to stop at weigh stations. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5255 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityRequires certain agencies to only adopt rules that are derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5319 2003–04 |
Call centersSales and use tax exemptions are provided to call centers that are located in rural counties, community empowerment zones, or counties smaller than 225 square miles that commence operation after July 1, 2004: 1. machinery and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5364 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements within an increment area using increases in local sales and use tax revenues, as well as matching state sales and use tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5369 2003–04 |
Automated traffic camerasLocal governments may use automated traffic safety cameras subject to the following conditions: (1) an ordinance must first be enacted by the local legislative authority allowing their use to detect only stoplight or railroad... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5378 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. Calculation of Wages . Wages are defined as the gross renumeration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5728 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformMakes a number of changes to the law relating to medical malpractice in the areas of: limitations on damages; statute of limitations; pre-suit notice; mandatory mediation and binding arbitration; collateral sources; burden of... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
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