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 6215 2003–04 |
Supp transportation budgetThe 2003-05 biennial appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see "Budget Overview," "Expenditure Reports," and "Project Lists" published by the Senate Highways... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6221 2003–04 |
Wetland mitigationThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is authorized to accept public and private funds for the purpose of creating an endowment to fund long-term monitoring, maintenance, and management of compensatory mitigation sites and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6222 2003–04 |
Right of conscienceThe right of conscience is recognized for those providing health care related services. Health care personnel, facility operators and payers cannot be held civilly or criminally liable for refusing to provide abortion related... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6223 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationPhysicians must notify one of the parents of a pregnant minor woman at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. An exception can be granted in a medical emergency. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6224 2003–04 |
Natural resource regulationsThe Legislature finds that natural resource agencies such as the Departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife continue to adopt rules, guidelines, permit conditions, and policies that substantially differ from those that have... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6145 2003–04 |
Lake management districtsExempts lake management districts from business and occupation tax. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 5019 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionDeclares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5066 2003–04 |
Mercury in dental materialsA patient must give written informed consent before a dentist may use dental materials containing mercury. A sample informed consent form is provided. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5069 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct assmptnsA new process is established for the assumption of a water-sewer district. In the event a city has adopted a resolution or ordinance to assume all or part of a water-sewer district, the city must then petition the district to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5081 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationThe Department of Licensing may not issue a driver's license, driver's instruction permit, an agricultural driving permit, or an identicard to a person who has not proven that the person is lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5084 2003–04 |
Jury selectionThe jury source list for a county is composed of all registered voters for the county. In order to be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington, a person must be a registered voter in the county in which he or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5110 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits tobacco product sampling. Repeals RCW 70.155.060 and 82.24.270. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5111 2003–04 |
Evergreen recreation passThe evergreen recreation pass is created as a renewable, annual parking permit that can be used in place of parking fees charged at recreation sites owned by the State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNR, and WDFW beginning... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5112 2003–04 |
Outdoor recreation accountThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must allocate at least 50 percent of the state parks allocation of WWRP funds for acquisition. Up to 50 percent may be used for park development. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5113 2003–04 |
Conservation futures programThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 11 cents. Up to 25 percent of conservation futures revenues may be used for operation and maintenance of property acquired through the conservation futures program. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5114 2003–04 |
Pblc parks constructn loansThe construction, development, or major rehabilitation of a public park is eligible for loans from the Public Works Assistance Account. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5124 2003–04 |
MercuryNo later than one year after the effective date of this act, manufacturers of mercury-containing thermostats, motor vehicles (in respect to automotive mercury switches only), and lamps that are sold, distributed for sale, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5129 2003–04 |
Body gripping trapsThe provisions of Initiative 713 are repealed. It is not unlawful either to use a body-gripping, neck snare, or leghold trap to capture a mammal or to buy, sell, or barter the fur. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5131 2003–04 |
Library computersThe Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney may apply to the superior court for an order authorizing the seizure of library computers used to access web sites or files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5132 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersRequires that internet-access terminals located in the children's area of a library shall be provided with filtering software that blocks, to the extent technically possible, access to potentially offensive material including... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5163 2003–04 |
Comm fishing violationsThe director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife has discretion to suspend the privilege to participate in a particular commercial fishery upon conviction for two or more qualifying commercial violations within a three-year... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5164 2003–04 |
Oyster harvestingProvides that a person of disability, age sixty-five or older, may take the daily limit of oysters off the beach without shucking the oysters. | Senator (D-35) | 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 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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