Aaron Reardon
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · D · LD 382001–02 · House · D · LD 381999–00 · House · D · LD 38
53
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
313
Bills co-sponsored
3,468
Recorded votes
2.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5412 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases the civil liability for identity theft from $500 to $1000, or actual damages, whichever is greater. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5661 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAuthorizes Growth Management Act jurisdictions to redesignate agricultural lands that have not been used for commercial production within the past five years for recreational activities. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5451 2003–04 |
Escrow agents and officersRequires an escrow agent to maintain a fidelity bond in the amount of $1 million. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5975 2003–04 |
Emergency communicationsEstablishes a committee under the Information Services Board to develop policies, procedures, and plans to ensure emergency communications systems can communicate with each other across the state. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5234 2003–04 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding on a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates in a publicly-owned or operated skate park must wear an approved protective helmet. The management of the park may remove or deny access to anyone... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5411 2003–04 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsCandidates for the office of county sheriff are nominated and elected as nonpartisan candidates, except in home rule counties where the charter declares the position of sheriff to be a partisan office. A new section is added... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5982 2003–04 |
Liquor control boardThe LCB must create or amend an existing retail business plan to improve efficiency and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. The plan must include, but is not limited to: expanding hours to include Sunday sales; in-store... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5166 2003–04 |
HOV lanes/police carsThe authority for DOT and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited such that law enforcement vehicles may not be prohibited from using HOV lanes. "Law... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5464 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing business and occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | 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 5578 2003–04 |
Boarding home bed holdsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to increase payments to boarding homes to hold beds for residents. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5718 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsExempts federal social security numbers from public disclosure and copying except when disclosure is expressly required, governed, or authorized by other law. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5801 2003–04 |
Pblc wrks job order contractAllows public bodies authorized to use alternative public works contracting procedures to award contracts using the job order contract process. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 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 5529 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditThe B&O tax credit for research and development is extended to January 1, 2015. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 5668 2003–04 |
Hotel-motel taxesAny municipality that imposes a lodging tax, or a change to the tax, where more than $5,000 was generated under the fund during the previous year, must establish a lodging tax committee, composed of up to seven members. One... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5851 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentSchool districts must include in any superintendent contract for employment a clause that allows the school district board to terminate the contract if, by unanimous affirmative vote of all the board members, the board finds... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5899 2003–04 |
PUD/telecommunicationsA public utility district may not provide telecommunications services to end users, nor market the services of other authorized entities except for information concerning the district's network capabilities and a listing of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5983 2003–04 |
Excise tax incentivesAn international company investing in Washington is included within the definition of person in the state's tax code. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
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