Erik Poulsen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2007–08
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116
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
674
Bills co-sponsored
10,407
Recorded votes
7.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5606 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyThe trustees for the community and technical colleges award salary increments based on local collective bargaining agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) submits in its biennial budget request... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5623 2003–04 |
Commercial aviation facilityProvides that, in addition to any other powers, duties, and functions as provided under chapter 47.68 RCW, the aviation division of the department shall plan and site new commercial aviation facilities in Washington state. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5648 2003–04 |
Justice information networkDeclares that the purpose of this act is to develop and maintain, in a cost-effective manner, a statewide network of criminal justice information that enables sharing and integrated delivery of justice information maintained... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5734 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailThe Commercial Electronic Mail Act is expanded. Senders of commercial spam must include "ADV:" as the first four characters in the subject line of the message. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5781 2003–04 |
School leviesRevises school levy provisions. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5788 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS death benefitsProvides that, if the surviving spouse has been lawfully married to such member for five years prior to the member's death, the surviving spouse, when at least age fifty-five, is eligible to receive the benefits under this act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5831 2003–04 |
Hlth care personnel shortageThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must work with local workforce development councils to address health care personnel shortages. The board must support expanding the activities of existing health skills... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5847 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5853 2003–04 |
Use taxUse tax exemptions are provided for installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, imprinting, or improving the following types of property: interstate transportation equipment manufacturing machinery and equipment purchases by... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5926 2003–04 |
CigarettesTelephone, mail-order, and internet sales of cigarettes are regulated. Sellers who mail, ship, or deliver cigarettes must verify the age of the buyer before shipment to a Washington address. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6000 2003–04 |
Public works projectsDeclares that the board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the public works assistance account before the legislature appropriates funds for a specific list of public works projects or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6006 2003–04 |
County & city financial asstRecognizes that communities around the state have different economic environments and one method of financing local services does not work for all communities. Recognizes that some communities have public safety, human... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5401 2003–04 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 2003-05 capital budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education. See the Capital Budget Summary published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| SB 5545 2003–04 |
Fees for vital recordsIncreases the vital records fee by $4.00 (from $13.00 to $17.00) for every copy of a birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificate issued at both the Center for Health Statistics and by local health jurisdictions (LHJs). | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5977 2003–04 |
Highway rights of wayRequires the Department of Transportation to establish a process to lease locations within highway rights of way for wireless telecommunications equipment. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 244, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5959 2003–04 |
Limited access facilitiesRequires the Department of Transportation to issue permits which allow access from partially controlled limited access highways for the installation and maintenance of wireless telecommunication equipment. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5240 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardReplaces the public member of the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board with a paraeducator. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · veto overridden |
Apr 25, 2003 |
| SB 5229 2003–04 |
Three-wheeled motorcyclesSpecifies that operators of three-wheeled motorcycles must obtain a special endorsement, and pay the associated endorsement fees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5574 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailExplicitly provides that district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions for violations of the commercial e-mail laws. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| SB 6835 2001–02 |
Use taxationThe use tax is imposed on the installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, imprinting, or improving of tangible personal property. The effect of the bill is to tax services performed outside the state on tangible personal... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 1268 2001–02 |
Civil service$ The state's civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2004. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 6553 2001–02 |
Invasive aquatic species$ Directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop an aquatic nuisance species rapid response plan. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 1, 2002 |
| SB 6342 2001–02 |
Sales and use tax act$ Adopts a modified form of the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, as proposed by the National Conference of State Legislatures. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6416 2001–02 |
Utilities/reduced rates$ Allows public utility districts to establish the eligibility criteria for their low-income rate discount programs. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
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