Joseph Zarelli
Senator
· Republican
· District 18
· most recent term 2011–12
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130
Bills as prime sponsor
21
of those became law
876
Bills co-sponsored
13,604
Recorded votes
6.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6529 2003–04 |
Senate confirmation on apptsGubernatorial appointees, subject to Senate confirmation, continue to serve until rejected by a vote of the Senate. If the Senate does not act before the conclusion of the next regularly scheduled legislative session, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6673 2003–04 |
Governor's budget submittalThe requirements for the Governor's budget documents are revised. Proposed agency expenditures do not need to be itemized at the activity level. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6718 2003–04 |
Hazardous waste cleanupDeclares that state funding provided to local governments for remedial action is limited to appropriations from the local toxics control account and any other appropriation from the legislature. It is not the intent of the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6114 2003–04 |
Animal/resource terrorismAn "animal rights or ecological terrorist organization" is defined as any association, organization, entity, coalition, or combination of two or more persons with the purpose of intimidating, coercing, or causing fear with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 5063 2003–04 |
Flood control zone districtsAllows residents of a flood control zone district to elect a board of supervisors other than the county legislative authority to manage the district. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5524 2003–04 |
Rental of housingProvisions to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from housing discrimination are expanded. 1. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant, or a member of the household, is a victim... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6263 2003–04 |
Home-based driver trainingDOL may review and approve driver training courses designed for use in home-based instruction. If DOL authorizes such a driver training course, then a person that is providing home-based instruction to his or her own child may... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6631 2003–04 |
Blood banks & cancer centersThe nonprofit blood bank exemptions are extended to qualifying blood banks, qualifying bone or tissue banks, and qualifying comprehensive cancer centers. To qualify, the entities must be exempt from federal income tax under... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6637 2003–04 |
B & O taxationThe Department of Revenue's construction of existing law is affirmed. Apportionment is required for a person taxable under the service classification of the B&O tax that engages in business activities outside this state that... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6594 2003–04 |
Certificated edu employeesDeclares that all parents and members of the community have the right to file, with the educational service district superintendent, a written and signed complaint alleging that a certificated education professional within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6535 2003–04 |
Motorcycle helmet useDeclares it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6440 2003–04 |
Sex offender residenceProvides that the terms of community custody imposed under RCW 9.94A.710, 9.94A.712, and 9.94A.715 shall include the condition that offenders classified pursuant to RCW 72.09.345 as risk level II or III offenders shall not... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5064 2003–04 |
Jury duty exemptionThe judge or clerk of the court must excuse a person from jury service if the person is the sole caregiver for a child, or other dependent, and requests to be excused. The person must be unable to afford day care or make other... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5070 2003–04 |
Welfare org b&o tax deductnThe minimum number of members of the governing board of a nonprofit organization eligible for the B&O tax deduction for health and social welfare payments from public entities is reduced to seven. The act applies retroactively... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5118 2003–04 |
Mortgage lending fraudThe mortgage lending fraud prosecution account is created. The purpose of this account is to fund criminal prosecution of mortgage lending fraud crimes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | 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 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 5230 2003–04 |
Motorcycle equipmentPersons 21 years old or older are not required to wear a motorcycle helmet while riding a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped. Persons under the age of 21 are required to wear a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5300 2003–04 |
Public works assistance acctAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 27 additional public works project loans totaling $71.7 million are authorized for the 2003 loan cycle under the appropriation provided for the 2003-05 biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5330 2003–04 |
License plate replacementAmends RCW 46.16.233 to delete a fixed schedule of license plate replacement. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5513 2003–04 |
Taxation of taxidermyProvides that the term shall not include the sale of or charge made for labor and services rendered as taxidermy services such as preparation, stuffing, and mounting of skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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