Bill Finkbeiner
Senator
· Republican
· District 45
· most recent term 2005–06
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142
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
672
Bills co-sponsored
11,671
Recorded votes
9.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6219 2003–04 |
Coach disciplinary infoWIAA or any other voluntary nonprofit entity chosen by a school district board of directors is given authority to create and maintain a website that lists coaches who have any disciplinary action taken against them by a school... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5012 2003–04 |
Charter schoolsAuthorizes the operation of public charter schools managed by a board of directors of a nonprofit corporation and sponsored by a school district or an institution of higher education. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 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disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed.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 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 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 5200 2003–04 |
Amateur radio antenna heightLocal governments may not restrict the height of ham radio antennas to less than 70 feet without determining that the benefits resulting from the height restriction outweigh the cost to the amateur radio emergency network's... | Pam Roach (R-31) | 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 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5444 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingDeclares that "instant runoff voting" means a system of voting whereby voters may rank three or more candidates for the same office in order of preference, so that voters may indicate a first choice, a second choice, and so on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | 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 5466 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchThe policy of Washington State is declared to permit research involving the use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells upon full consideration of the ethical and medical... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | 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 5502 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesEstablishes methods to determine years of service for educational staff associate positions. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5556 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingThe instant runoff voting system (IRV) is adopted in Washington for all applicable elections. A first class city may use IRV for its elections if adopted by appropriate action of its governing body. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | 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 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 5645 2003–04 |
Storm sewer system permitsA legislative intent section provides direction to the Department of Ecology (DOE) regarding Phase II, establishes a stakeholder draft permit process for western Washington Phase II permit development, and recognizes the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5650 2003–04 |
Tax credits and exemptionsThe expiration dates for state tax incentives that expire in 2003 and 2004 are extended for four additional years. | Senator (D-35) | 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 |
| 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 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 5734 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailThe Commercial Electronic Mail Act is expanded. Senders of commercial spam must include "ADV:" as the first four characters in the subject line of the message. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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