Luke Esser
Senator
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 482003–04 · Senate · R · LD 482001–02 · House · R · LD 481999–00 · House · R · LD 48
86
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
848
Bills co-sponsored
5,616
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5394 2003–04 |
Tipped employeesEstablishes a minimum wage rate for tipped employees. Declares that a "tipped employee" means an employee who customarily and regularly receives more than fifty dollars per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5417 2003–04 |
Performance auditsThe State Auditor is instructed to contract for a performance audit of the executive branch of state government to be completed by June 30, 2004. The audit includes an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of major... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5418 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5430 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationRevises provisions relating to verification that applicants for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5438 2003–04 |
New jobs tax exemptionsSales and use taxes do not apply to the sale and use of goods used in construction of, machinery and equipment that become a part of , or services and labor performed in respect to a qualified building. A qualified building is... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5441 2003–04 |
Int & referendum paper sizeThe size of paper for petitions is changed to not less than 8-1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long. The Secretary of State must adopt rules establishing readability standards including, but not limited to, the minimum font size for text. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5467 2003–04 |
Alternative vehiclesProvides sales and use tax incentives for alternative vehicles, fuel, and equipment. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5468 2003–04 |
Low-emissions vehiclesAuthorizes the department to open these lanes to use by single-occupant inherently low-emission vehicles at times or locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute to congestion or impede the flow of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5469 2003–04 |
Clean alt fuel vehiclesProvides incentives to use clean alternative fuel vehicles. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5470 2003–04 |
Investigation of terrorismAuthorizes the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney to request that a superior court issue an order providing a law enforcement agency, responsible for investigating potential acts of terrorism, with authority to... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5471 2003–04 |
Criminal case appealsRevises rules for appeal by the state and local governments in criminal cases. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5526 2003–04 |
Parks & rec law officersRevises provisions addressing the parks and recreation commission law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| 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 5530 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe expiration dates of the B&O tax credit and the sales and use tax deferral programs for high-tech research and development are removed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5559 2003–04 |
City trans authorityAuthorizes the city transportation authority to be dissolved by a vote of the people residing within the boundaries of the authority if the authority is faced with significant financial problems. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5571 2003–04 |
Human cloningHuman cloning is prohibited, as is assisting in, or attempting human cloning. A civil penalty of up to $100,000 can be imposed for each violation. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5576 2003–04 |
Long-term care paymentThe department must include in the daily Medicaid rate paid to nursing homes and boarding homes the portion that is determined to be the resident's responsibility. The department must collect that amount directly from the resident. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5591 2003–04 |
Telephone asst programThe WTAP program is made permanent. DSHS and WUTC must consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) to adopt rules necessary to implement a community voice mail service system as part of the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5599 2003–04 |
Solid waste theftTheft of solid waste or recyclable material that includes financial information or means of identification and whose value does not meet the threshold for first, second, or third degree theft is a misdemeanor. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5642 2003–04 |
Res prprty seller disclosureIf a residential real property seller's disclosure statement is being completed for new construction which has never been occupied, the seller is not required to complete the structural and systems and fixtures portions of the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 5656 2003–04 |
Utility rights of wayAn applicant requesting a utility right of way on state lands may submit, instead of a survey, engineering drawings with field notes that show the proposed alignment of the facility in relation to existing geographical... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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