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 5528 2003–04 |
Commission appointmentsThe five members appointed by the Director of Financial Institutions to the Escrow Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. The gubernatorial appointments to the Real Estate Commission and the State Advisory Committee to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5580 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesThe Legislature clarifies that boarding homes are engaged in renting property and are exempt from business and occupation tax. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5702 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEnacts the Transportation Efficiency Act of 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5703 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe B&O tax credit for job creation in rural areas is allowed if the new employment positions created number at least 30 in smaller rural counties having a population of less than 50,000, or at least 50 in larger rural... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5721 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5773 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actLicensed accounting firms, certificate holders, and nonlicensee owners must notify the board within 30 days after receiving a sanction, suspension, revocation, or modification of their practice rights from the Internal Revenue... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5799 2003–04 |
High schl grad requirementsProvides that the high school assessment system required under RCW 28A.655.060 that leads to a certificate of mastery shall include multiple measures of assessment to determine whether students have met the standards for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5856 2003–04 |
Adult family homesProvides for regulatory reform for adult family homes. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5886 2003–04 |
Voter abstentionBallots must contain an opportunity for the voter to indicate abstention from voting on each office and instructions on the proper method of voter abstention. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6015 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. Prohibits abortion not based on factors delineated in Roe and its progeny. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 5908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $750 million in state bonds for additional higher education projects over approximately the next three biennia. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6092 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6093 2003–04 |
Legislative assc conferencesGifts, grants, and other transfers of real and/or personal property may be solicited and accepted for purposes of hosting a national legislative association conference in the state of Washington, without regard to the $50... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5389 2003–04 |
Clean and sober housingCreates provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that apply to "drug and alcohol free" housing. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5437 2003–04 |
School dstrct regional commProvides an agency appeal process for decisions to deny a proposed change to school district boundaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5776 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsCreates a new hearings board called the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board (ELUHB). | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5457 2003–04 |
Hazards to motorcyclesRequires that signs be posted when road construction, repair or maintenance presents a special hazard to motorcyclists. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5579 2003–04 |
Boarding homesA boarding home license is not needed when services are initiated and arranged by persons other than the facility owner. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5616 2003–04 |
Insurer foreign investmentsAuthorizes an insurer to invest an aggregate amount of not more than 10 percent of its assets in the obligations of foreign governmental entities or the securities of foreign corporations. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5133 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
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