Dan Swecker
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2011–12
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385
Bills as prime sponsor
59
of those became law
1,938
Bills co-sponsored
14,587
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6648 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesAuthorizes the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by low-emission vehicles. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6604 2003–04 |
Limited access highwaysRecognizes the need to provide enhanced mobility within existing transportation corridors. For highways, this can be achieved with new and innovative programs that dynamically manage highway capacity through variable pricing. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6620 2003–04 |
Real estate excise taxREET provisions are modified to provide that sales of water rights transferred separately from land are to be reported and paid directly to the Department of Revenue within five days of the sale, as specified by the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6640 2003–04 |
Campaign contributionsThe period during which a state official and persons employed by him or her may not solicit or accept campaign contributions extends through the day of that session's final adjournment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6119 2003–04 |
Moses Lake/pollutionThe Department of Ecology may not proceed with the total maximum daily load process for Moses Lake until it has: (1) made all reasonable efforts to provide the information requested by the Moses Lake advisory committee; and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6552 2003–04 |
Patient transport vehiclesProvides that, except as excluded by rules established by the department, specialized commercial transport vehicles such as cabulances, stretcher vans, and wheelchair vans may transport, for comfort and convenience,... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6522 2003–04 |
County commissionersThe county road fund may be used to compensate county commissioners for performance of their duties as road commissioners. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6452 2003–04 |
Private choice primariesA private choice open primary is created. In all partisan primary elections, separate ballots must be prepared for each major political party. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 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 6504 2003–04 |
Prescription drug discountsThe Health Care Authority also negotiates prescription drug discounts for any person who is enrolled in an entity organized as a nonprofit for the purpose of providing charity health care services to any uninsured individual... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6416 2003–04 |
Emergency vehiclesProvides that the equipment and standards review unit shall require a record check of all applicants and drivers for an authorized emergency vehicle permit through the Washington state patrol criminal identification section... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6436 2003–04 |
HOV lanes on weekendsWeekend periods (from Friday starting at 7 pm until Monday at 6 am) are exempt from the restriction authority. The I-90 reversible lanes are not subject to the weekend exception. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 5346 2003–04 |
Hydraulc prjct/prprty damageCreates a new cause of action for property owners harmed by a condition imposed in a hydraulic project approval that results in a change in the operating characteristics of a tide gate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5375 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalLimits the jurisdiction of the hydraulic project approval (HPA) permit to work that occurs within the bed of any state waters. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5643 2003–04 |
Digital license platesDOL must implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system by January 1, 2004. All license plates must be manufactured by this system by December 31, 2004. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5812 2003–04 |
Driving in left laneOn multi-lane highways, a vehicle in the left lane is impeding traffic when behind it are two or more vehicles formed in a line. Persons driving on multi-lane highways may briefly exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5915 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsOne representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe is added to the board members appointed by the Governor. References to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities" and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6283 2003–04 |
Youth fishingThe age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6262 2003–04 |
Tire recyclingProvides that there is levied a three dollar per tire fee on the retail sale of new replacement vehicle tires. Creates the vehicle tire recycling account within the state treasury. Funds collected under RCW 70.95.510 shall be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6186 2003–04 |
Recreation legacy trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include lands suitable for commercial and natural resource management, but may not include private land primarily suited to commercial agriculture. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
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