Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sandra Romero
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2488 2003–04 |
Electronic productsDirects the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and stakeholders, to research information and develop recommendations for implementing an electronic product collection, recycling and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2615 2003–04 |
Contracting/noticeStatutory requirements for the purpose of any purchasing or contracting awarded by agencies under the Inter-Local Agreement act are satisfied if the awarding agency complied with its own statutory requirements and either: | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2650 2003–04 |
Bird areasAllows the Department of Natural Resource's natural heritage program to recognize certain sites that are identified by a qualifying nonprofit organization as having been scientifically determined to be necessary to conserve... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2811 2003–04 |
Growth management timelinesModifies statutory requirements for Growth Management Act development regulations relating to time periods for local government actions on project permit applications. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2878 2003–04 |
County trearsuer statutesCreates substantive and technical changes in various statutes relating to the authority and responsibilities of county treasurers. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1369 2003–04 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least 15 hours of continuing professional development per year. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1488 2003–04 |
Agency quality improvementsRequires every state agency to develop and implement a Quality Management Program (Program) to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides using business process redesign, employee... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1594 2003–04 |
Charter county fin officerChanges statutory terminology relating to county auditing duties so as to clarify that the reference to a "financial officer" means only certain designated financial officers employed by a charter county. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1702 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRequires the Department of Transportation to charge reasonable fees to recover their costs for the erection and maintenance of motorist information sign panels. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1741 2003–04 |
Housing discriminationProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a home. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2100 2003–04 |
State building code councilAdds the State Director of Fire Protection, as an ex officio nonvoting member, to the State Building Code Council. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2234 2003–04 |
Legislative buildings commThe State Capitol Committee is responsible for establishing policy regarding space use and historic preservation of the historic buildings on the capitol campus. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2344 2003–04 |
Motor poolThe purchase of additional motor pool vehicles is funded through rental and mileage charges. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2345 2003–04 |
Commemorative works accountCreates the Commemorative Works Account to be used by the Department of General Administration for the ongoing care, maintenance, and repair of commemorative works on the state capitol grounds. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2392 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2450 2003–04 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol to conduct a records check on applicants for agency head positions when requested by the Governor or the Department of Personnel. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2471 2003–04 |
Law enforcement lic plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2662 2003–04 |
Pictograms in trans signsDeclares legislative intent to assist travelers, particularly non-English speaking visitors, with travel on public transportation facilities. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2841 2003–04 |
Flood control zone districtsDelegates duties to a flood control zone district. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2846 2003–04 |
Unlawful use of a hookMakes unlawful the intentional use of a hook in a way that could be reasonably foreseen to pierce the flesh or mouth of a bird or mammal. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2870 2003–04 |
Relocation assistanceRequires local governments to require property owners to pay up to $2,000 to low-income tenants if a local health officer or building inspector determines that a residential property is unfit for human habitation and that... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2883 2003–04 |
Patient transport vehiclesAllows patients who do not need medical attention during transport to be transported by a specialized commercial transport vehicle other than an ambulance. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |