In the

Legislature

of the State

of Washington

DIGEST SUPPLEMENT

To Legislative Digest and History of Bills

Edition No. 1 Supplement No. 5*

FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

Monday, January 19, 2004                                                           8th Day - 2004 Regular

                              SENATE                                                   HOUSE

SB 6281

SB 6282

SB 6283

SB 6284

SB 6285

SB 6286

SB 6287

SB 6288

SB 6289

SB 6290

SB 6291

SB 6292

SB 6293

SB 6294

SB 6295

SB 6296

SB 6297

SB 6298

SB 6299

SB 6300

SB 6301

SB 6302

SB 6303

SB 6304

SB 6305

SB 6306

SB 6307

SB 6308

SB 6309

SB 6310

SB 6311

SB 6312

SB 6313

SB 6314

SB 6315

SB 6316

SB 6317

SB 6318

SB 6319

SB 6320

SB 6321

SB 6322

SB 6323

SB 6324

SB 6325

SB 6326

SB 6327

SB 6328

SB 6329

SB 6330

SB 6331

SB 6332

SJM 8030

HB 2553

HB 2554

HB 2555

HB 2556

HB 2557

HB 2558

HB 2559

HB 2560

HB 2561

HB 2562

HB 2563

HB 2564

HB 2565

HB 2566

HB 2567

HB 2568

HB 2569

HB 2570

HB 2571

HB 2572

HB 2573

HB 2574

HB 2575

HB 2576

HB 2577

HB 2578

HB 2579

HB 2580

HB 2581

HB 2582

HB 2583

HB 2584

HB 2585

HB 2586

HB 2587

HB 2588

HB 2589

HB 2590

HB 2591

HB 2592

HB 2593

HB 2594

HB 2595

HB 2596

HB 2597

HB 2598

HB 2599

HB 2600

HB 2601

HB 2602

HB 2603

HB 2604

HB 2605

HB 2606

HB 2607

HB 2608

HB 2609

HB 2610

HB 2611

HB 2612

HB 2613

HB 2614

HB 2615

HB 2616

HB 2617

HB 2618

LIST OF BILLS IN EDITION NO. 1 SUPPLEMENTS

                                     SENATE                                                               HOUSE

SB 6103. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6104. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6105. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6106. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6107. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6108. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6109. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6110. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6111. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6112. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6113. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6114. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6115. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6116. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6117. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6118. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6119. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6120. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6121. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6122. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6123. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6124. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6125. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6126. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6127. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6128. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6129. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6130. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6131. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6132. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6133. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6134. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    1

SB 6135. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6136. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6137. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6138. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6139. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6140. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6141. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6142. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6143. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6144. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SB 6145. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6146. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6147. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6148. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6149. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6150. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6151. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6152. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6153. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6154. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6155. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6156. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6157. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    2

SB 6158. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6159. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6160. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6161. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6162. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6163. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6164. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6165. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6166. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HI 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Supp.   4

HB 2298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2301. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2307. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2308. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2316. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2322. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2327. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2329. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2330. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2331. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2332. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2333. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2334. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2335. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2336. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2337. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2338. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2339. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2340. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2341. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2342. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2343. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2344. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2345. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2346. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2347. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2348. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2349. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2350. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2351. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2352. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2353. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2354. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2355. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2356. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2357. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2358. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2359. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

HB 2360. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

*To be discarded upon receipt of Edition No. 2 of the Legislative Digest and History of Bills

House Bills

by Representatives Pettigrew, Delvin and Dickerson; by request of Department of Social and Health Services

Revising the distribution of child support amongst multiple cases.

        Amends RCW 26.23.035 relating to the distribution of child support amongst multiple cases.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Dickerson, Kagi, Lovick, Delvin, Pettigrew, Rockefeller and Wood; by request of Department of Social and Health Services

Authorizing collection of support payments for children with developmental disabilities in out-of-home care.

       Declares that nothing in this act prohibits the department from seeking support from parents of a child when state or federal funds are expended for the care and maintenance of that child, including a child with a developmental disability, or when the department receives an application for services from the physical custodian of the child, unless the department finds that there is good cause not to pursue collection of child support against the parent or parents.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Blake, McCoy, Delvin, Moeller, Ruderman, O'Brien, Hatfield, Haigh, G. Simpson, Kenney, Conway, Wood, Morrell, Linville, Kessler and Clibborn

Concerning training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers.

       Revises provisions relating to training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

by Representatives O'Brien, Kagi, Carrell, Upthegrove, Miloscia, Lovick and Moeller

Studying criminal background check processes.

       Provides that, in consultation with the Washington State Patrol, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall conduct a study on criminal background checks. The study shall focus on how Washington state can reduce delays in the criminal background check processing time and how Washington state can make criminal background checks more accessible and efficient.

       Provides that the study shall include, but is not limited to: (1) A review and analysis of the criminal background check programs in states that have recently implemented or are soon to implement comprehensive criminal background check programs.

        (2) Recommendations on how a comprehensive criminal background check program should be designed in Washington state, and how much a comprehensive program would cost to implement in Washington state.

        (3) A review of how a comprehensive criminal background check program could be paid for in Washington state, which includes a determination on whether the program could be funded solely by user fees.

        (4) A review of the benefits and obstacles of implementing a criminal background check program created by the national child protection act of 1993. The national child protection act of 1993 increases the availability of criminal background checks for employers who have employees or volunteers who work with children, elderly persons, or persons with disabilities.

        (5) Upon completion of the review in this provision, recommendations on how Washington state can make criminal background checks, as authorized under the national child protection act of 1993, available to Washington state employers.

        Requires the findings and recommendations from the study to be presented to the legislature no later than December 31, 2004.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives O'Brien, Kagi, Pearson, Lovick, Carrell, Miloscia, Moeller and Rockefeller

Authorizing collection of offenders' palmprints.

        Provides that any incarcerated adult or juvenile that is serving a jail or prison sentence for any criminal offense constituting a felony or gross misdemeanor shall be palmprinted anytime prior to release from incarceration.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives Lovick, Carrell, O'Brien, Darneille, Kagi, Miloscia and Rockefeller

Addressing the protection of personal and identifying information.

        Finds that release of personal and identifying information specifically linked to the name and job title of employees in the criminal justice and judicial systems may increase exposure of those individuals and their families to identity theft, harassment, or physical harm. The legislature finds the public's legitimate right to hold public employees accountable can be achieved without access to and dissemination of personal and identifying information that may subject an employee and that employee's family to an increased danger of physical harm, identity theft, or harassment.

        Declares that this act is intended to assist employees of the criminal justice and court systems to limit release of personal and identifying information to the general public.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives O'Brien, Kagi, Darneille, Upthegrove, Miloscia and Lovick

Authorizing the certification of corrections officers.

       Provides that, as a condition of continuing employment as corrections officers, all Washington state corrections officers shall: (1) Timely obtain certification as corrections officers, or timely obtain exemption therefrom, by meeting all requirements of RCW 43.101.220, as that section is administered under the rules of the commission, as well as by meeting any additional requirements under this act; and

       (2) Maintain the basic certification as corrections officers under this act.

       Provides that the commission shall certify corrections officers who have satisfied, or have been exempted by statute or by rule from, the basic training requirements of RCW 43.101.220 on or before January 1, 2005. Thereafter, the commission may revoke certification pursuant to this act.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives Wallace, Morris and Nixon

Extending the restriction on local government taxation of internet services.

       Extends the restriction on local government taxation of internet services to July 1, 2006.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Finance.

by Representatives Dickerson and Delvin; by request of Uniform Legislation Commission

Changing the effective date of the uniform interstate family support act.

       Revises the effective date of the uniform interstate family support act.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Delvin and Dickerson; by request of Uniform Legislation Commission

Limiting denial of paternity to the first two years of a child's life.

       Limits denial of paternity to the first two years of a child's life.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Upthegrove, Jarrett, Schindler, Newhouse, Linville and Clibborn

Providing nonagricultural commercial and retail uses that support and sustain agricultural operations on designated agricultural lands of long-term significance.

        Provides nonagricultural commercial and retail uses that support and sustain agricultural operations on designated agricultural lands of long-term significance.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives McCoy, Linville, Conway, Rockefeller, Sullivan, McDermott, Ormsby, Hunt, Lovick, Moeller, Kenney, McIntire, Kagi and Clibborn

Authorizing a pilot program for the settlement of water rights.

        Directs the state of Washington to proceed under the provisions of this act to participate in a federally sanctioned and facilitated pilot process to determine and quantify water rights claimed by Indian tribes and the United States.

        Directs the state to establish a negotiating team within the office of the governor to participate in this pilot program.

        Directs the state of Washington to participate in the federal pilot negotiation scoping process, development of alternatives, timelines, decision-making process, development of funding alternatives, and mediation.

        Appropriates the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from the general fund for the fiscal year ending July 1, 2005, to the governor's office to defray the costs of forming and operating the negotiating team established in this act and to pay an equitable share of the costs of facilitation by the United States Institute.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

by Representatives Hudgins, McCoy, Kenney, Conway, Wood, Chase, Moeller, G. Simpson, Morrell and Santos

Requiring consumer reports procured for employment to be transmitted to the consumer.

        Requires consumer reports procured for employment to be transmitted to the consumer.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

by Representatives Hudgins, Hankins, Flannigan, Mastin, Grant, Skinner, Chase, Bailey and Moeller

Creating a state question.

        Designates the question "Red or white?" as the official question of the state of Washington.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to State Government.

by Representatives Ruderman, Nixon, Cooper, Morris and G. Simpson

Limiting homeowners' associations authority to restrict the use of fire resistant roofing materials.

        Provides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible with the structural and architectural design of the residence; and

       (2) Compatible with the general design aesthetics of other residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representative Chase

Licensing professional vocational/career evaluation and rehabilitation counselors.

       Establishes requirements for licensing professional vocational/career evaluation and rehabilitation counselors.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Kenney, McIntire, Talcott, Dickerson, McCoy, Quall, Fromhold, Pettigrew, Moeller, Chase, Haigh, G. Simpson, Rockefeller, Hunt and Morrell

Requiring safe drinking water in Washington public schools.

       Finds that the best way to ensure that drinking water is safe in a particular school building is to test drinking and cooking water outlets such as taps, bubblers, and fountains, and to promptly correct problems where contaminant concentrations are found to exceed safe levels.

       Provides that all the enforcement provisions of RCW 70.119.030, 70.119.040, and 70.119.050 relating to public water systems shall be applicable to the secretary's enforcement of the provisions of this act to achieve the public school water quality standards and requirements established under this act.

       Directs the department to examine compliance with adopted standards and rules and provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature biennially, beginning December 1, 2006. The report shall include any recommendations, in bill form, for legislation that would improve compliance with, or facilitate the enforcement or achievement of, public school safe drinking water standards established under this act.

       Provides that, if a school receives notice from the department that it is not in compliance with public school drinking water standards, the school may not offer a construction bond issue to the voters until the school obtains a letter of approval from the department indicating the department's satisfaction that either:

(1) The construction bond proposal contains specific remedial provisions and dedicated funding likely to bring the school into compliance with public school drinking water standards;

       (2) The school has obtained funding or bona fide commitments of funding from other sources sufficient to bring the school into compliance with public school drinking water standards; or

       (3) In accordance with rules established under this act, the school has submitted and received approval for an action plan likely to reduce contamination to acceptable levels within a fixed and reasonable time period.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Schindler, Miloscia, Priest, Mielke, Ahern and Edwards

Allowing water-sewer districts to consider fees in selecting engineering services.

        Provides that, when selecting a professional engineer or professional engineering firm to perform services on behalf of the district, the district may, in lieu of pursuing selection under chapter 39.80 RCW, elect to require that the person or firm submit, with its statement of qualifications or project proposal, a declaration of the professional fees and fee rates to be charged in performing the services. In making its selection, the district may choose among the persons or firms qualified to perform the services on the basis of the lowest proposed fees and/or fee rates for the work.

        Declares that RCW 39.80.040 and 39.80.050 need not be complied with by a water-sewer district selecting a professional engineer or professional engineering firm to perform services on behalf of the district under RCW 57.08.050(6).

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives Boldt, Rockefeller, Alexander, Upthegrove, Bailey, Moeller and Anderson

Requiring the adoption of policies regarding health evaluations for and the administration of psychotropic drugs in schools.

        Directs each board of directors of a public school district and each governing board of a private school or, if none, the chief administrator of the private school to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic drugs for any child.

        Authorizes school personnel to send a letter to a parent or legal guardian recommending that an appropriate medical or behavioral health evaluation be conducted by a licensed physician if school personnel perceive that a child may have a behavioral or psychological problem.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Education.

by Representatives Dunshee, Alexander, Hunt and Moeller; by request of Governor Locke

Issuing general obligation bonds.

        Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating supplemental appropriation acts for the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of seventy-one million dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance these projects and all costs incidental thereto.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Capital Budget.

by Representatives Dunshee, Alexander, Hunt and Linville; by request of Governor Locke

Adopting a supplemental capital budget.

       Adopts a supplemental capital budget.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Capital Budget.

by Representatives Tom, Clibborn, Jarrett, Hunter, Priest, Conway, Shabro, Sehlin, Benson, Moeller, Chase and Rockefeller

Authorizing the disclosure of information related to real estate excise taxes.

       Authorizes the disclosure of information related to real estate excise taxes.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Finance.

by Representatives Cairnes, Cody, Conway, Wood and Kenney; by request of Horse Racing Commission

Relating to provisions of the Washington horse racing commission's authority.

       Provides that, upon making a determination that an individual or licensee has violated a commission rule, the board of stewards may assess a fine, suspend or revoke a person's license, or any combination of these penalties. The commission must adopt by rule standard penalties for a rules violation.

       Requires all fines collected to be deposited in the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account, created in this act, and used as authorized in RCW 67.16.105(3).

       Creates the Washington horse racing commission Washington bred owners' bonus fund account in the custody of the state treasurer.

       Creates the Washington horse racing commission operating account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts collected by the commission under RCW 67.16.105(2) must be deposited into the account.

       Creates the Washington horse racing commission class C purse fund account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from RCW 67.16.105(3) must be deposited into the account.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

by Representatives Romero, Nixon, Dunshee, Tom, Hunt and McIntire; by request of Department of Transportation

Outlawing studded tires.

       Prohibits the use of studded tires.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Linville, Carrell, Kirby, Newhouse, Lovick, Campbell, McMahan, Moeller and Flannigan

Providing for committees of members.

        Provides that a corporation may have one or more member committees. The creation, makeup, authority, and operating procedures of any member committee or committees must be addressed in the corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws.

        Provides that any action required by chapter 24.03 RCW to be taken at a meeting of the directors of a corporation, or any action that may be taken at a meeting of the directors, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in the form of a record, setting forth the action taken, is executed by all of the directors entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter. The consent has the same effect as a unanimous vote and may be so stated in any articles or document filed with the secretary of state under this chapter.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives O'Brien, Delvin, Pettigrew, Benson, Kessler, Haigh, Boldt, Clibborn and Pearson

Adding situations in which a crime victim is vulnerable or incapable of resistance due to the lack of a fixed residence to the list of illustrative aggravating circumstances for which an exceptional sentence may be imposed.

        Adds situations in which a crime victim is vulnerable or incapable of resistance due to the lack of a fixed residence to the list of illustrative aggravating circumstances for which an exceptional sentence may be imposed.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives Romero, Schindler, Moeller, Alexander and Kessler

Making technical changes to county treasurer statutes.

        Makes technical changes to county treasurer statutes.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives Lovick, Campbell, Flannigan, McDonald, Lantz and Kirby

Relating to fees charged by counties.

        Revises provisions relating to fees charged by counties.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives Lovick, McDonald, Flannigan, Lantz, Kirby and Moeller

Authorizing official seals that enable certified documents to be sent electronically.

        Provides that a seal of court or public office, when required to any writ, process, or proceeding to authenticate a copy of any record or document, may be affixed by making in inked, printed, or embossed impression directly on the document and shall be considered valid.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Linville, Bailey, Cody and Campbell

Pertaining to interim permits for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

       Amends RCW 18.35.060 relating to interim permits for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Lovick and Delvin; by request of Administrative Office of the Courts

Authorizing issuance of infractions and citations by electronic device.

       Authorizes issuance of infractions and citations by electronic device.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives Hatfield, Kessler, Blake, Buck, Rockefeller and Conway

Revising criteria for reimbursement to counties for extraordinary criminal justice costs.

       Amends RCW 43.330.190 relating to reimbursement to counties for extraordinary criminal justice costs.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Appropriations.

by Representatives Cody, Bailey and Schual-Berke

Prohibiting civil or criminal liabilities or penalties for actions related to the Washington state health insurance pool.

       Prohibits civil or criminal liabilities or penalties for actions related to the Washington state health insurance pool.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Miloscia, Schindler, Upthegrove, Ahern and Schual-Berke

Modifying the sale of real property by water-sewer districts.

       Provides that, where the initial appraised value exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars, a formal appraised value shall be established by a written appraisal made not more than six months prior to the date of sale by three disinterested real estate brokers licensed under the laws of the state or by three professionally designated real estate appraisers as defined in RCW 74.46.020.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives Wood, Nixon, Lovick, Campbell, Hankins, Hatfield, Moeller, Rockefeller and Kagi

Authorizing a sticker showing medical exemption from safety belt requirements.

        Finds that persons with medical or physical conditions that prevent them from wearing safety belts in motor vehicles are being unnecessarily stopped by law enforcement officers and issued citations for failing to wear safety belts under RCW 46.61.688. This act is intended to assist law enforcement officers in identifying persons with medical or physical exemptions to safety belt requirements.

        Provides that a safety belt exemption sticker is valid for six months unless a shorter time period is indicated in the physician's statement. The safety belt exemption sticker may be renewed once for an additional consecutive six-month period.

        Declares that the applications for safety belt medical exemption stickers are official state documents. Knowingly providing false information with the intent to obtain an exemption in conjunction with the application is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

        Provides that unauthorized use of a safety belt medical exemption sticker is a traffic infraction with a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Pearson, O'Brien, Kristiansen, Grant, Buck, Mastin, Sump, Kessler, Benson, Delvin, Boldt, McDonald, Crouse, Condotta and Ahern

Concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens.

        Revises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens.

        Provides that the results of testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or other bloodborne pathogen pursuant to RCW 70.24.340 as requested by a law enforcement officer, fire fighter, health care provider, health care facility staff person, or other persons as defined by the board in rule pursuant to RCW 70.24.340, and pertaining to a person whose bodily fluids he or she has been substantially exposed to, may be released to an exposed individual.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Pearson, Kristiansen, Buck, Sump, Boldt, Crouse, Delvin, Condotta and Holmquist

Providing treble damages for damaging livestock.

        Authorizes treble damages for damaging livestock.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Cooper, Lovick, Dickerson, McCoy, Romero, Moeller, Kenney and Santos

Phasing in audible pedestrian crossing signals.

       Requires the department to ensure that audible pedestrian crossing signals be installed at any location within the state where a project to be constructed meets the following conditions: (1) The project scope includes a pedestrian crossing signal upgrade or a new crossing signal installation;

       (2) Either all or a portion of the project is funded with state funds.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Cooper, Kagi, Upthegrove, McCoy, Dickerson and Chase

Regarding coastal management.

       Directs the department of ecology to review the state and local policies included in the state's approved coastal zone management program, and other state and local policies not included in the program, which if included would further the purposes of protecting the state's coastal zone. This review shall be conducted in consultation with other state agencies and local governments administering the policies and programs under review, and, at a minimum, shall include the departments of natural resources and fish and wildlife, and the governing bodies of the counties included within the state's coastal zone.

       Requires the department to conclude its review by December 1, 2004, and report its recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature.

       Directs the department to compile the elements of the federally approved state coastal zone management program into a single document to facilitate administration of the program by the various state agencies and local governments responsible for individual elements, and to facilitate public review and participation in federal consistency reviews and other coastal zone management program activities.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

by Representatives Clements, O'Brien, Hinkle, Hankins, Sump, Ericksen, Condotta, McMorris, Campbell, Delvin, Skinner, Holmquist, Kristiansen, Schoesler, Lovick, Roach, Cox, Woods, Moeller, Anderson, Newhouse, Rockefeller, Bush and Nixon

Prohibiting Washington state driver's license or identicard issuance if applicant identity can't be established.

       Declares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. The state has a compelling interest in ensuring the identity of a person who is applying for a driver's license, that someone who displays a driver's license is actually the person indicated on the license, and that the person is in compliance with the law.

       Provides that, if the applicant is unable to prove his or her identity under RCW 46.20.035, the department shall not issue an identicard or Washington state driver's license.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Moeller, Wallace, Fromhold and Clibborn

Authorizing interlocal agreements for annexation.

        Provides authorization for cities that are required to plan under the growth management act to annex areas within their urban growth boundary.

        Establishes a process to facilitate annexations between cities and counties.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Local Government.

by Representatives Moeller, Fromhold, Wallace and Santos

Placing restrictions on the residency of sex offenders during their period of community custody.

        Provides 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 establish a residence with, or within one thousand feet of, other risk level II or III offenders currently under community custody for the commission of a sex offense and, unless waived by the court, other conditions shall be the same as those provided for in RCW 9.94A.700(4) and may include those provided for in RCW 9.94A.700(5).

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

by Representatives Dickerson, Conway, Delvin, Pettigrew, Wood, Schindler, Moeller, Kenney, Morrell and Kagi

Monitoring compliance with standards regarding the sale of violent video and computer games.

        Declares an intent to establish a monitoring program to obtain information about the effectiveness of voluntary compliance with industry game-rating standards and to communicate findings to the public regarding retailers' voluntary compliance.

        Requires the department to make a preliminary report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by July 1, 2004. In addition, the department shall release the report to the public through a press release and by posting the report on the department's internet web site. Thereafter, the department shall make these reports annually by December 1st, beginning December 1, 2004.

        Expires January 1, 2007.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Dickerson, Kagi, Kirby, Quall, Schual-Berke, G. Simpson, Tom, Kenney, McDermott, Boldt, Wood, Linville, Chase, Lantz, O'Brien, Haigh, Conway, Morrell, Miloscia, Kessler, Santos and Clibborn

Providing for early intervention services for children with disabilities.

       Provides that, by September 1, 2008, each school district shall provide or contract for early intervention services to all eligible children with disabilities from birth to three years of age. Eligibility shall be determined according to Part C of the federal individuals with disabilities education act and as specified in WAC 392-172-114.

       Establishes a birth-to-three task force to make recommendations concerning policies, procedures, and regulations in order to ensure implementation of an equitable statewide comprehensive system for all eligible children with disabilities from birth to three years of age.

       Requires the birth-to-three task force to submit a report to the governor and the superintendent of public instruction by December 1, 2006, outlining their recommendations.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Children & Family Services.

by Representatives Dickerson, Kagi, Darneille, Pettigrew, Kenney, Ruderman, Kirby and Chase

Requiring clergy to report sexual abuse of a child.

       Provides that, when any member of the clergy has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered sexual abuse and the perpetrator is a member of the clergy or an employee of the church or religious organization, he or she shall report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the proper law enforcement agency or to the department as provided in RCW 26.44.040.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Children & Family Services.

by Representatives Grant, Holmquist, Linville, Kessler, Quall, Clements, Ahern, Cox, Sehlin, Morris, Priest, Kristiansen, Nixon, Santos, Buck, Wallace, Orcutt, Armstrong, Clibborn, Chandler, Schoesler, Sump, Bush, Jarrett, Kenney, Hatfield, Lovick, Eickmeyer, O'Brien, Blake, Ruderman, Skinner, Hinkle, Newhouse, Anderson, Schindler, Tom, Wood, Hankins, McMahan and Condotta; by request of Governor Locke

Providing venue for administrative rule challenges in Spokane, Yakima, and Bellingham for residents of those appellate districts.

       Provides that, from the effective date of this act until July 1, 2008: (1) If the petitioner's residence or principal place of business is within the geographical boundaries of the third division of the court of appeals as defined by RCW 2.06.020(3), the petition may be filed in the superior court of Spokane, Yakima, or Thurston county; and

       (2) If the petitioner's residence or principal place of business is within the geographical boundaries of district three of the first division of the court of appeals as defined by RCW 2.06.020(1), the petition may be filed in the superior court of Whatcom or Thurston county.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Holmquist, Miloscia, Mielke, Boldt, Cox, McMorris, Benson, Kristiansen, Bush, Ahern, Campbell, McMahan and Talcott

Requiring informed consent for abortion.

        Provides that no abortion shall be performed or induced except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced.

        Declares that, except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed if and only if at least twenty-four hours before the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician has orally informed the woman of: (1) The nature of the proposed procedure or treatment and of those risks and alternatives to the procedure or treatment that a reasonable patient would consider material to the decision of whether or not to undergo the abortion;

        (2) The probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed; and

        (3) The medical risks associated with carrying her child to term.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Carrell, Lantz, Moeller, Flannigan, McMahan, Kirby, Newhouse and Lovick

Revising provisions concerning possession of firearms by persons found not guilty by reason of insanity.

        Declares that no person who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity may petition a court for restoration of the right to possess a firearm unless the person meets the requirements for the restoration of the right to possess a firearm that would have applied under RCW 9.41.040(4) if the person had been found guilty of the crime.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Representatives Lovick, Carrell, Flannigan, Newhouse, Lantz, Ahern, Morrell, O'Brien, Kirby, Cooper, Moeller, McMahan, Haigh, Campbell, Rockefeller, Conway and Wood

Prohibiting the unlawful discharge of reserve officers.

        Amends RCW 49.12.460 relating to unlawful discharge or discipline of reserve officers.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

by Representative McDonald

Authorizing concurrent and consecutive driver instruction.

        Provides that "concurrent method of instruction" means the behind-the-wheel component of driver training instruction is integrated with the classroom component of driver training instruction.

        Provides that "consecutive method of instruction" means the behind-the-wheel component of driver training instruction is taught separately from the classroom component of driver training instruction.

       Declares that driver training curricula may be based on either consecutive methods of instruction or concurrent methods of instruction.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representative McDonald

Providing temporary licenses for driving instructors.

       Provides that a ninety-day temporary license will be issued immediately upon the satisfactory completion of both the examination requirements in RCW 46.82.330 and the background clearance as prescribed in RCW 46.82.325.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Mielke, Edwards, Ericksen, Boldt, Campbell, Schindler, Sullivan and Bush

Restricting HOV lanes only during rush hour workdays.

       Restricts HOV lanes only during rush hour workdays.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Bush, Mielke, Boldt, Sump, Orcutt, Campbell, McMorris and Nixon

Allowing outdoor burning in areas that are no longer designated a nonattainment area by the federal government.

       Provides that outdoor burning shall not be allowed in any area that is actively deemed a nonattainment area by the state or federal government.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks.

by Representative Ericksen

Streamlining transportation governance.

       Recognizes the need to streamline governance of the transportation system in order to increase efficiency and accountability to the people it serves.

       Declares an intent to create a single point of accountability for the performance of the state's transportation system by making the management of the department of transportation directly accountable to the governor.

       Requires the legislative transportation committee to conduct a review and analysis of the statutory duties, roles, and functions of the transportation commission. The committee shall determine which responsibilities are administrative or ministerial in nature and should be transferred to the executive, and which responsibilities are policy setting in nature and should be transferred to the legislature.

       Provides that, by December 15, 2004, the legislative transportation committee shall make recommendations to the house and senate transportation committees for streamlining, consolidating, or eliminating the duties, roles, and functions of the transportation commission.

        Directs the legislative transportation committee to consult with affected agencies and other stakeholders in conducting its analysis.

        Authorizes the committee to consult with and retain private professional and technical experts as necessary to ensure an independent review and analysis.

        Repeals RCW 47.01.051 and 47.01.061.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representative Ericksen

Using dock lease revenue for private passenger-only ferry grants.

        Provides that the department of transportation shall provide grants to private operators of passenger-only ferries whose routes operating on routes serving terminals, docks, or pier space under RCW 47.64.090 to provide service on routes utilizing those facilities. The grants shall be from the passenger-only ferry account and shall be used to contract for reduced-cost tickets based on services provided by the private operators for the benefit of the passenger-only ferry users.

        Provides that the amount of the grant each year to each operator is limited to the amount paid annually by each operator for use of the facilities under RCW 47.64.090.

        Creates the passenger-only ferry account in the custody of the state treasurer as a nonappropriated account.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representative Ericksen

Allowing third parties to write permits for transportation projects.

        Finds that the greatest efficiency and effectiveness in expediting the permit writing process will include the inclusion of qualified private sector parties in the preparation of required project permits.

        Requires that, by June 30, 2004, the committee shall develop guidelines for a certification program to enable third party persons to draft environmental permits.

        Requires that, by January 1, 2005, the departments of transportation, ecology, and fish and wildlife shall, using the guidelines developed by the committee, develop rules that allow a third party writer to write permits that the department of ecology and the department of fish and wildlife are responsible for issuing. The rules may address permit writing requirements, qualifications of the third party in writing permits, and other requirements.

        Provides that, if the transportation permit efficiency and accountability committee is not funded or ceases to exist, the departments of transportation, ecology, and fish and wildlife shall by January 1, 2005, jointly develop rules that allow a third party writer to write permits that the department of ecology and the department of fish and wildlife are responsible for issuing. The rules may address permit writing requirements, qualifications of the third party in writing permits, and other requirements.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representative Ericksen

Creating the Private-Public Partnership Program (P4).

       Establishes the public-private partnership program (P4) within the department of transportation. The department shall solicit proposals for improvements to the state highway system from private entities, or from public entities that have entered into an agreement with a private entity that will provide more than fifty percent of financing for the project.

       Provides that cities, counties, and public port districts are eligible to form partnerships with private entities to sponsor a project for development and construction under this act.

       Declares that new improvements to the existing state transportation system, as well as reconstruction of existing highway facilities, are eligible to be proposed by public or private sponsors.

       Establishes the public-private partners (P4) infrastructure account in the state treasury.

       Declares that projects developed under this act qualify for investment in rural counties from the rural economic development fund.

       Requires that all projects constructed under this act must conform with the ASHTO highway design standards in effect at the time of commencing project construction.

       Declares that projects funded under this act may not exceed fifty million dollars.

       Directs the department to develop criteria for prioritizing projects submitted for funding under this act. The selection criteria for projects are: (1) Economic development potential; and

       (2) Amount of private investment as a percentage of total project cost.

       Requires that, after reaching a tentative negotiated agreement with a project sponsor, the department shall forward the proposed project and negotiated agreement to the legislative transportation committee for review, comment, and final approval.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives Anderson, Ericksen and Roach

Requiring regional transit authorities to expeditiously pay off bonds secured by eliminated taxes.

       Provides that an authority may not issue new bonds under RCW 81.112.130 secured by the pledge of revenues from the excise tax authorized under RCW 81.104.160 nor may it issue new bonds when it has outstanding bond indebtedness secured by the pledge of revenues from the excise tax authorized under RCW 81.104.160.

       Requires that an authority with bonds outstanding on the effective date of this act which are secured by the pledge of revenues from any excise tax authorized under RCW 81.104.160 shall immediately use unused bond proceeds, current tax revenues, and cash reserves to defease those bonds.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Transportation.

by Representatives O'Brien, Delvin, Veloria and Kenney; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Revising provisions relating to victims of crime.

       Revises provisions relating to victims of crime.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Law.

by Representatives Grant, Hankins, Delvin and Veloria; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Modifying provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund.

        Revises provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Technology, Telecommunications & Energy.

by Representatives Schoesler, McCoy, Ahern, Newhouse, Bush, Eickmeyer and Tom

Allowing auctioneers to auction vessels without registering as a vessel dealer.

        Provides that an auction company licensed under chapter 18.11 RCW and licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under chapter 46.70 RCW may sell at auction all vessels that a vessel dealer is authorized to sell.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

by Representatives Morrell and Campbell

Allowing participation of denturists in preferred provider networks.

        Provides that an insurer shall allow a denturist to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as a dentist.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Jarrett, Moeller, Ericksen, Clibborn, Edwards, Schindler, Romero and Tom

Modifying the interlocal cooperation act regarding notice requirements for contracting.

        Provides that, with respect to one or more public agencies purchasing or otherwise contracting through a bid, proposal, or contract awarded by another public agency or by a group of public agencies, any statutory obligation to provide notice for bids or proposals that applies to the public agencies involved is satisfied if the public agency or group of public agencies that awarded the bid, proposal, or contract complied with its own statutory requirements and either: (1) Posted the bid or solicitation notice on a web site established and maintained by a public agency, purchasing cooperative, or similar service provider, for purposes of posting public notice of bid or proposal solicitations; or

        (2) Provided an access link on the state's web portal to the notice.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to State Government.

by Representatives Hatfield, Orcutt, Talcott, Schindler, Buck, Grant, Campbell, Bush, McMorris and Condotta

Requiring a finding of necessity for significant legislative rules by state agencies.

       Requires that, before proposing a new rule or amending an existing rule that meets the definition of a significant legislative rule under RCW 34.05.328, a state agency shall adopt a finding of necessity demonstrating that the new or amended rule is necessary to implement a new legislative or federal directive, or is required to fully implement the intent of an existing state or federal law.

       Provides that a finding by a superior court that the state agency failed to comply with the process for adoption of a finding of necessity under this act renders a finding of necessity and a significant legislative rule adopted under it null and void.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to State Government.

by Representatives Schindler, Bush, Talcott, Miloscia, Boldt, Cox, Holmquist, Kristiansen, McMorris, Benson, Mielke, Ahern, Campbell, Carrell and McMahan

Establishing parental notification requirements for abortion.

       Establishes parental notification requirements for abortion.

       Provides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician shall not perform an abortion upon her unless at least forty-eight hours before the abortion, in the case of a woman who is less than eighteen years of age, he or she first notifies one of her parents; or, in the case of a woman who is an incapacitated person, he or she first notifies one of her guardians. In the case of a pregnancy that is the result of incest where the father is a party to the incestuous act, the physician need only notify the pregnant woman's mother or guardian.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Health Care.

by Representatives Linville, Schoesler, Holmquist, Grant and Sump

Concerning commodity commissions.

       Requires that findings and a recommended decision must be posted on the commission's web site. Affected parties who do not have internet access may request notification by mail. If the director's recommended decision does not include changes to the proposal, notification must be made by mail in the form of a postcard. If the decision includes changes to the proposal, notification must be made by mail in the form of a letter describing the changes and how to obtain copies of the full text of the order. If the commission does not have a web site, notification must be made by mail in the form of a postcard or letter, as applicable.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Senate Bills

by Senators Hale, T. Sheldon, B. Sheldon, Esser, Roach and Rasmussen; by request of Department of Trade and Economic Development

Modifying provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund.

        Revises provisions concerning the Hanford area economic investment fund.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Doumit, Oke, Berkey, Stevens and Rasmussen

Concerning personal use shellfish licenses.

        Amends RCW 77.32.520 relating to personal use shellfish licenses.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Parks, Fish & Wildlife.

by Senators Doumit, Swecker, Jacobsen, Rasmussen, Keiser, Morton, Stevens, Hargrove, Berkey, Mulliken and Roach

Changing the definition of a "youth" fisher to mean a person under eighteen years old.

        Revises the definition of a "youth" fisher to mean a person under eighteen years old.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Parks, Fish & Wildlife.

by Senators Doumit, Berkey, Hargrove, Stevens, Rasmussen, Mulliken and Roach

Eliminating all hunting license fees for people under age eighteen.

        Eliminates all hunting license fees for people under age eighteen.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Parks, Fish & Wildlife.

by Senators Oke, Doumit, Roach, Swecker, Stevens, Morton, Winsley, T. Sheldon, Sheahan, Jacobsen, Rasmussen, Haugen, Hargrove, Berkey, Hale, Honeyford, Mulliken and Parlette

Providing for a regulated trapping program in the state.

       Finds that it is in the interest of all of the citizens of Washington to ensure that all trapping is done in accordance with sound scientific wildlife management principles using humane methods as set forth in this act.

       Declares an intent that the state trapping program be administered using sound science by the department of fish and wildlife, and that the primary emphasis of this program addresses animal problems as defined in RCW 77.08.010.

       Finds that the current furbearer management program, utilizing only nonlethal trapping techniques, is an effective method of regulating predator and aquatic mammal species. It is the intent of the legislature to continue the current furbearer management program.

       Finds that humane, regulated trapping practices used to control animals contribute positively to the well-being of the state of Washington, to public health and welfare by assisting to control the spread of animal-borne disease, and to the protection of private and public property from damage resulting from uncontrolled animal populations.

       Finds that the sale, trade, or barter of wild animal pelts is consistent with the legislature's intent not to waste a valuable wildlife resource.

       Declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to minimize the use of indiscriminate or painful traps and to use all traps humanely. When lethal trapping methods are used, such methods must be used in the most humane way that accomplishes the goal of reducing animal problems. All persons trapping wild animals and wild birds in the state shall use all practicable means necessary to avoid the capture of a nontargeted animal.

       Declares that it is unlawful to trap wild animals or wild birds, other than nuisance wildlife species, using body-gripping traps except by nuisance wildlife control operators and trappers licensed by the department under RCW 77.65.450 when operating under a trapping permit issued by the department, by persons operating under a scientific collector permit, by persons operating under a falconry permit, or by landowners and their agents under the provisions of RCW 77.36.030.

       Directs the commission to adopt appropriate rules regarding the types of traps and bait for use in capturing wild animals and wild birds to ensure the humane treatment of captured animals. In adopting these rules, the commission may take into consideration the effectiveness of various trap sizes, approved best management practices, and the habitats in which the traps may be used.

       Declares that these rules may not allow for the use of traps with teeth or serrated edges or a neck or body snare attached to a spring pole or any spring pole type device.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Parks, Fish & Wildlife.

by Senator Morton

Modifying provisions of the heating oil pollution liability protection act.

       Provides that the director shall: (1) Monitor agency expenditures and seek to minimize costs and maximize benefits to ensure responsible financial stewardship;

       (2) Create an advisory committee of stakeholders to advise the director on all aspects of program operations and fees authorized by this act. The committee should meet at least quarterly, or more frequently at the discretion of the director; and

        (3) If necessary, adopt by rule appropriate user fees to supplement program funding.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water.

by Senators Kline, Stevens, Hargrove, Regala and Roach

Setting standards for detention of defendants following competency restoration.

        Provides that, when the court has ordered competency restoration for a defendant, the court may, subject to the provisions of this act, order the defendant held at the state hospital or in an appropriate less restrictive alternative pending trial or during breaks for longer than forty-eight hours that occur during the trial.

        Provides that, in order to order a defendant held at the state hospital, the defendant must be charged with a felony offense and the court must find that: (1) Continued treatment is medically appropriate and necessary to maintain the defendant's competency to stand trial;

        (2) The defendant is likely to decompensate into incompetency if held in a correctional facility; and

        (3) No setting less restrictive than the one ordered is appropriate.

        Requires that, in determining whether a less restrictive setting is appropriate, the court shall consider both whether the setting is medically appropriate and whether it provides an appropriate level of security.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.

by Senators T. Sheldon, Hale, B. Sheldon, Esser, Winsley, Haugen, Fraser and Rasmussen; by request of Department of Trade and Economic Development

Allowing federally recognized Indian tribes in rural counties and rural natural resources impact areas to be eligible for assistance under the community economic revitalization board's rural program.

        Authorizes federally recognized Indian tribes in rural counties and rural natural resources impact areas to be eligible for assistance under the community economic revitalization board's rural program.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Parlette, Johnson, Winsley, Rasmussen, Carlson, Thibaudeau and Roach

Requiring the adoption of policies regarding health evaluations for and the administration of psychotropic drugs in schools.

        Directs each board of directors of a public school district and each governing board of a private school or, if none, the chief administrator of the private school to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic drugs for any child.

        Authorizes school personnel to send a letter to a parent or legal guardian recommending that an appropriate medical or behavioral health evaluation be conducted by a licensed physician if school personnel perceive that a child may have a behavioral or psychological problem.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Education.

by Senators Stevens, Hargrove, Winsley and Rasmussen; by request of Office of Financial Management

Revising provisions relating to the use of risk assessments in the supervision of offenders who committed misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.

       Revises provisions relating to the use of risk assessments in the supervision of offenders who committed misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.

by Senators Winsley, Franklin and Rasmussen

Concerning boarding home funding.

       Recognizes the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living services in boarding homes. Boarding home providers who had submitted new construction plans, or plans to remodel an existing boarding home to the department of health, construction review, before June 30, 2002, shall, on the effective date of this act, receive a capital rate add-on if the designated conditions are met.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

by Senator Prentice; by request of Office of Financial Management

Recalculating sentences for felony drug offenders.

       Declares that this act applies to offenders who, on or after the effective date of this act, are serving terms of confinement within the standard range under RCW 9.94A.510, or longer than terms within the standard range due to enhancements under RCW 9.94A.533 (3), (4), (5), or (6), or under RCW 9.94A.660, for offenses listed in RCW 9.94A.518.

       Declares an intent that such offenders shall be released from confinement as promptly as practicable through the procedure established by this act.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Senators Murray, Prentice, Benton, Roach and Rasmussen

Addressing mortgage brokers.

       Revises provisions relating to the mortgage broker practices act.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Financial Services, Insurance & Housing.

by Senators Franklin, Winsley, Kohl-Welles, Keiser, B. Sheldon, Shin, McAuliffe, Fraser, Regala, Prentice, Thibaudeau and Doumit

Increasing the physical activity of the citizens of Washington state.

        Finds that providing opportunities for walking, biking, and other regular forms of exercise is best accomplished through collaboration between the private sector and local, state, and institutional policymakers. This collaboration can build communities where people find it easy and safe to be physically active.

        Declares an intent to promote policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities around the state.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

by Senators McAuliffe, Berkey, Fairley, Regala, Fraser, Kline and Rasmussen

Ordering a study of technology in the public schools.

        Directs the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technology in education task force to develop recommendations about the use of technology and recommendations about funding technology in the schools after conducting a study. The study shall focus on the application of technology in grades three through twelve.

        Requires the study to be completed by November 1, 2004, and the recommendations shall be submitted to the education and fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Education.

by Senators Roach, Fairley, Swecker and Berkey

Making technical changes to county treasurer statutes.

        Makes technical changes to county treasurer statutes.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

by Senators Morton, T. Sheldon and Hale

Modifying electric utility tax credit provisions.

        Amends RCW 82.16.0491 relating to electric utility tax credits.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Rasmussen, Winsley, Kastama, Regala and Oke

Modifying lodging taxes.

       Declares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under the provisions of this chapter.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

by Senators Winsley, Kastama, Oke, Regala, Roach and Rasmussen

Providing for the recoupment of county and city employee salary and wage overpayments.

       Provides for the recoupment of county and city employee salary and wage overpayments.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

by Senators Doumit, Roach and Mulliken

Revising criteria for reimbursement to counties for extraordinary criminal justice costs.

       Amends RCW 43.330.190 relating to reimbursement to counties for extraordinary criminal justice costs.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Senator Prentice

Regarding the use of genetic testing in proceedings to adjudicate parentage.

       Provides that a proceeding to disprove the father-child relationship between a child and the child's presumed father may be maintained at any time if results from genetic testing administered within ninety days prior to the proceeding find that there is zero percent probability that the presumed father is the father of the child and the court makes the designated determinations.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.

by Senators Murray, Schmidt, Rasmussen, Roach, Kastama, Winsley, Haugen and Oke

Establishing additional protections for persons ordered to active military service.

       Provides that all national guard members ordered to active state service, as defined in RCW 38.04.010, for a period exceeding ninety days or more shall be entitled to the rights, protections, privileges, and immunities afforded under the federal soldiers' and sailors' civil relief act of 1940, as amended.

       Provides that a member of the Washington national guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at a postsecondary education institution and who is ordered for a period exceeding ninety days to either active state service, as defined in RCW 38.04.010, or to federal active military service has the designated rights.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

by Senator Carlson

Authorizing interlocal agreements for annexation.

        Provides authorization for cities that are required to plan under the growth management act to annex areas within their urban growth boundary.

        Establishes a process to facilitate annexations between cities and counties.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Land Use & Planning.

by Senators Brandland, Parlette, Spanel, Morton, Doumit, T. Sheldon and Rasmussen

Providing tax relief for aluminum smelters.

        Provides tax relief for aluminum smelters.

        Declares that upon every person who is an aluminum smelter engaging within this state in the business of manufacturing aluminum; as to such persons the amount of tax with respect to such business shall, in the case of manufacturers, be equal to the value of the product manufactured, or in the case of processors for hire, be equal to the gross income of the business, multiplied by the rate of .2904 percent.

        Declares that upon every person who is an aluminum smelter engaging within this state in the business of making sales at wholesale of aluminum manufactured by that person, as to such persons the amount of tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the gross proceeds of sales of the aluminum multiplied by the rate of .2904 percent.

        Expires January 1, 2007.

        Requires that by December 1, 2005, and by December 1, 2006, the fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate, in consultation with the department, shall report to the legislature on the effectiveness of the smelter tax incentives. The report shall measure the effect of the smelter tax incentives on job retention for Washington residents, and other factors as the committees select. The reports shall include a discussion of principles to apply in evaluating whether the legislature should reenact any or all of the smelter tax incentives.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Esser, T. Sheldon and B. Sheldon

Clarifying business location requirements for tow truck operators.

        Provides that the business location established under RCW 46.55.060 serves as the business location of the registered tow truck operator for all purposes, including business licensure by counties, cities, towns, and all other political subdivisions. Registered tow truck operators are exempt from business licensure by a political subdivision based solely upon the operator picking up or delivering a vehicle in the political subdivision subject to the following exceptions: (1) A registered tow truck operator may be required to have a business license in a jurisdiction in which the operator has a fixed place of business.

       (2) A registered tow truck operator may be required to have a business license if the operator has contracts with police agencies in the jurisdiction to perform law enforcement impounds.

       (3) A registered tow truck operator may be required to have a business license if the operator has contracts with businesses in the jurisdiction to perform private impounds.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Roach, Hale, Kastama, Fraser, Winsley, Haugen, Oke and Rasmussen; by request of Governor Locke

Changing provisions relating to providing notice of proposed rule changes.

       Revises provisions relating to providing notice of proposed rule changes.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

by Senator Benton

Extending the expiration date on the rural county tax deferral program.

       Extends the expiration date on the rural county tax deferral program to July 1, 2009.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senator Benton

Providing tax credits for information technology help desk services provided in rural counties.

       Provides tax credits for information technology help desk services provided in rural counties.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senator Benton

Providing a business and occupation tax credit for programming and manufacturing software in rural counties.

       Provides a business and occupation tax credit for programming and manufacturing software in rural counties.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Swecker, Rasmussen and Sheahan

Concerning commodity commissions.

        Requires that findings and a recommended decision must be posted on the commission's web site. Affected parties who do not have internet access may request notification by mail. If the director's recommended decision does not include changes to the proposal, notification must be made by mail in the form of a postcard. If the decision includes changes to the proposal, notification must be made by mail in the form of a letter describing the changes and how to obtain copies of the full text of the order. If the commission does not have a web site, notification must be made by mail in the form of a postcard or letter, as applicable.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Agriculture.

by Senators Doumit, Carlson, McAuliffe and Rasmussen

Concerning educational service district employment contracts.

        Declares that the provisions of RCW 42.23.030 do not apply to the letting of an employment contract to the spouse of an officer of a school district if the employment contract is between the spouse and the educational service district.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Education.

by Senators Oke, Brandland, Swecker and Winsley; by request of Washington Traffic Safety Commission

Clarifying seat belt requirements.

        Clarifies motor vehicle safety belt requirements by replacing references to the federal code.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators T. Sheldon, Hale, Kohl-Welles, Eide, Shin, Jacobsen, B. Sheldon, Finkbeiner, Doumit, Prentice, McAuliffe, Regala, Berkey, Fairley, Winsley, Haugen and Rasmussen

Limiting liability for boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporations.

        Provides that a member of the board of directors or an officer of a nonprofit corporation is not individually liable for the nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington administrative code, unless such failure to comply constitutes gross negligence.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Senators T. Sheldon, Hale, Kohl-Welles, Swecker, Eide, Thibaudeau, Finkbeiner, Brown, B. Sheldon, Shin, Franklin, Regala, Keiser, Doumit, Prentice, McAuliffe, Fraser, Kline, Winsley, Mulliken and Rasmussen

Expanding membership on the community economic revitalization board.

       Includes one representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Economic Development.

by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Shin, Schmidt and Pflug

Changing provisions relating to institutions of higher education.

       Revises provisions relating to institutions of higher education.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Higher Education.

by Senators Esser, Kline, Johnson, Roach, Thibaudeau and Rasmussen

Authorizing jury source lists to be divided by case assignment area.

       Declares an intent to lessen the burdens borne by jurors fulfilling their civic duties by providing a mechanism that narrows the geographic area from which the jurors are drawn while maintaining a random and proportionate jury pool.

       Provides that, in a county with more than one superior court facility and a separate case assignment area for each court facility, the jury source list may be divided into jury assignment areas that consist of registered voters and licensed drivers and identicard holders residing in each jury assignment area. Jury assignment area boundaries may be designated and adjusted by the presiding judge of the superior court when required for the efficient and fair administration of justice.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Senators Honeyford, T. Sheldon, Hewitt, Mulliken and Rasmussen

Expanding the role of self-insurers in the workers' compensation system.

       Authorizes self-insurers to make claim decisions and actively participate in workers' compensation claims.

       Repeals RCW 51.32.190.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Commerce & Trade.

by Senators Hewitt, T. Sheldon, Honeyford, Mulliken and Rasmussen

Providing for the management of claims of insolvent self-insured employers by a service organization or third-party administrator.

       Directs the department to contract with a service organization or third-party administrator with a certified Washington claims administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insured employers.

       Requires the department to perform an annual audit at the office of the service organization or third-party administrator of the claims of insolvent self-insured employers that are being managed by that service organization or third-party administrator.

        Provides that the self-insurers' insolvency trust board has the right to request an independent audit of the claim files of any claim of an insolvent self-insured employer for which benefits are or may be payable to determine whether the claims are being properly managed, to make recommendations for handling of any claim, to improve the program, and to ensure compliance with the requirements of this act.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Commerce & Trade.

by Senators Deccio, Thibaudeau, Winsley, Keiser, Franklin, Eide, Esser and Prentice

Allowing participation of denturists in preferred provider networks.

        Provides that an insurer shall allow a denturist to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as a dentist.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

by Senators Winsley, Kohl-Welles and Carlson; by request of Department of Transportation

Outlawing studded tires.

        Prohibits the use of studded tires.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Doumit and Haugen; by request of Department of Transportation

Authorizing toll-free operation of the Puget Island ferry during emergency bridge closures.

        Authorizes toll-free operation of the Puget Island ferry during emergency bridge closures.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Oke and Haugen; by request of Department of Transportation

Clarifying damages recoverable in highway accidents.

        Provides that, for purposes of RCW 46.44.110, the terms "damage" or "damages" include expenses incidental to repairing the damage to the structure or the cleaning of the accident site including, but not limited to, engineering costs, contract costs, traffic control activities, and equipment rental.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Oke, Haugen and B. Sheldon; by request of Department of Transportation

Facilitating enforcement of toll violations.

       Revises provisions relating to toll evasion.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Oke, Haugen and B. Sheldon; by request of Department of Transportation

Facilitating vehicle toll collection.

       Provides that tolls may be collected by any system that identifies the correct toll and collects the payment. Systems may include manual cash collection, electronic toll collection, and photo monitoring systems.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Haugen and Esser

Adjusting provisions of the special license plate law.

       Revises provisions of the special license plate law.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Esser, McCaslin, Oke, Roach, Eide, Kline and Rasmussen

Defining prohibited bus conduct.

       Revises provisions relating to prohibited bus conduct.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Judiciary.

by Senators Esser, Haugen, Swecker, Jacobsen, Murray and Rasmussen

Authorizing a fee for the review of driving records.

       Authorizes the director to enter into a contractual agreement with an insurance company or its agent for the limited purpose of reviewing the driving records of existing policyholders for changes to the record during specified periods of time. The department shall establish a fee for this service, which shall be deposited in the highway safety fund.

       Declares that any information provided under this act, shall be treated in the same manner and subject to the same restrictions as certified abstracts.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Highways & Transportation.

by Senators Deccio, Winsley, Kline, Brown, Rasmussen and Franklin; by request of Insurance Commissioner

Establishing a supplemental malpractice insurance program.

        Establishes a supplemental malpractice insurance program.

        Appropriates the sum of ten million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the health services account to the department of health to: (1) Provide capital and surplus to the supplemental malpractice insurance program; and

        (2) Pay administrative expenses incurred to establish the supplemental malpractice insurance program.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

by Senator Oke

Extending the date for implementation of ballast water discharge requirements.

        Extends the date for implementation of ballast water discharge requirements to July 1, 2008.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Parks, Fish & Wildlife.

by Senators Oke, Regala, Doumit and Kline

Providing funds to enforce the tobacco sampling statutes.

        Imposes a tax on persons engaged in the business of sampling. The tax shall equal one dollar per sample distributed by the sampler.

        Creates the tobacco sampling enforcement account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the tax imposed in this act must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the enforcement of the tax provisions of this act and the enforcement of the sampling provisions of chapter 70.155 RCW.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Commerce & Trade.

by Senators Brandland, Parlette and Mulliken

Revising definition of mandated reporters in boarding homes and nursing homes.

        Declares that a "mandated reporter" is an employee of a licensed boarding home or of a licensed nursing home who: (1)(a) Observes the incident or hears the resident state that an incident occurred; or (b) Learns of an incident from a permissive reporter who has direct knowledge of the incident; and

        (2) Is designated as the individual who is to receive incident information.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

        Jan 16       First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

by Senators Schmidt, Kohl-Welles, Carlson, Shin, Winsley and Berkey; by request of Governor Locke

Providing for performance contracts with institutions of higher education on a pilot basis.

       Declares an intent to explore a new relationship between the state and public institutions of higher education that includes dialog and negotiation over goals, priorities, performance, and resources, and also includes explicit commitments made by each party aimed at achieving agreed-upon outcomes. The mechanism to implement this relationship is a performance contract, to be initiated on a pilot basis with selected institutions beginning in 2004.

       Requires the governor's office with assistance from the higher education coordinating board to enter into negotiations with the governing boards of one state research university and one state regional university, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, to create a performance contract on a pilot basis with each institution.

       Requires the governor to submit the completed performance contracts to the legislature by January 15, 2005. Following public hearings, the legislature shall have the opportunity, by concurrent resolution, to approve or reject each performance contract as a whole.

       Provides that, beginning September 2005, the higher education coordinating board shall provide semi-annual progress reports to the higher education committees of the senate and house of representatives on implementation of the performance contracts and any short-term outcomes.

       Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to conduct an evaluation of the pilot performance contracts and make recommendations regarding change, continuation, or expansion of the contract process to include additional colleges and universities. The evaluation shall be submitted to the governor and higher education committees of the senate and house of representatives by January 15, 2008.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Higher Education.

Senate Joint Memorials

by Senators Doumit, Hargrove, Berkey, Morton and Rasmussen

Requesting the Bonneville Power Administration's proposed settlement be rejected.

       Requests that in a spirit of cooperation and a willingness to work together to benefit the economy of the entire region, which will help the economic outlook in each sector and segment of the region, all participants in the related litigation resolve to abandon the proposed settlement, which falls short of accomplishing these stated goals, and begin developing a true settlement that flows from a fair reading of federal statutes, is fair to all participants, and results in true long-term rate relief for the entire Pacific Northwest Region.

-- 2004 REGULAR SESSION --

       Jan 16        First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water.

SB 6167. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6168. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6169. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6170. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6171. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6172. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6173. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6174. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SB 6175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

SB 6176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

SB 6177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

SB 6178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

SB 6179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.    3

SB 6180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.    3

SB 6181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.    3

SB 6182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.    3

SB 6183. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6184. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6185. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6186. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6187. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6188. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6189. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6190. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6191. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6192. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6193. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6194. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6195. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6196. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6197. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6198. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6199. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6200. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6201. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6202. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6203. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6204. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6205. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6206. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6207. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6208. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6209. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6210. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6211. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6212. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6213. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6214. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6215. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6216. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6217. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6218. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6219. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6220. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6221. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6222. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6223. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6224. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6225. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6226. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    3

SB 6227. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6228. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6229. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6230. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6231. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6232. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6233. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6234. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6235. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6236. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6237. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6238. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6239. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6240. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6241. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6242. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6243. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6244. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6245. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6246. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6247. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6248. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6249. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6250. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6251. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6252. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6253. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6254. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6255. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6256. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6257. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6258. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6259. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6260. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6261. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6262. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6263. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6264. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6265. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6266. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

SB 6267. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6268. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6269. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6270. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6271. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6272. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6273. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6274. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6275. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6276. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6277. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6278. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6279. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SB 6280. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

SJM 8027. . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SJM 8028. . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SJM 8029. . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

SJR 8220. . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.    4

SCR 8417. . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    1

SCR 8418. . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2361. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2363. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2364. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2365. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2367. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2369. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   1

HB 2370. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2371. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2379. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2380. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2381. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2382. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2383. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2386. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2387. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2390. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2396. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2397. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2398. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2399. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   2

HB 2403. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2405. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2406. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2407. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2409. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2411. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2412. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2413. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2415. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2418. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2419. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2421. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2422. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2423. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2424. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2427. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2428. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2431. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2433. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2434. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2439. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2443. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supp.   3

HB 2445. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2446. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2447. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2448. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2449. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2450. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2451. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2452. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2453. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2454. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2455. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2456. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2457. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2458. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2459. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2460. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2461. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2462. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2463. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2464. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2465. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2466. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2467. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2468. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2469. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2470. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2471. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2472. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2473. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2474. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2475. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2476. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2477. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2478. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2479. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2480. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    3

HB 2481. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2482. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2483. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2484. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2485. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2486. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2487. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2488. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2489. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2490. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2491. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2492. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2493. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2494. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2495. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2496. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2497. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2498. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2499. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2500. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2501. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2502. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2503. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2504. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2505. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2506. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2507. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2508. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2509. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2510. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2511. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2512. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2513. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2514. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2515. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2516. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2517. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2518. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2519. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2520. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2521. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2522. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2523. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2524. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2525. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2526. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2527. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2528. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Supp.    4

HB 2529. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2530. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2531. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2532. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2533. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2534. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2535. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2536. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2537. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2538. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2539. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2540. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2541. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2542. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2543. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2544. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2545. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2546. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2547. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2548. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2549. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2550. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2551. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HB 2552. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Supp.    4

HJM 4030. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    1

HJM 4031. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    1

HCR 4412. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    3

HCR 4413. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    3

HCR 4414. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    3

HCR 4415. . . . . . . . . . . . .Supp.    3