Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by David Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2053 1991–92 |
Electrical licensing exmptnsNo license is required from, and no inspection is authorized for, any utility or contractor whose installation, repair or maintenance work on lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment is subject to final approval or acceptance by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2643 1991–92 |
Vehicle licensing/resistratnThe expiration date of June 30, 1992, on the subagent fee increase granted during the 1991 legislative session is removed. The previous service fee of $2 is increased. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2659 1991–92 |
Public works contractsThe language governing contract retainage reserved by public bodies from the earnings of contractors to ensure payment of labor, materials, and taxes is clarified. A public body cannot reserve moneys earned by a contractor... | David Cooper (D-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2660 1991–92 |
Vehicle license registrationWhen the director of the Department of Licensing (DOL) notifies a person of a cancellation of a vehicle title, the notification shall be sent by regular mail service. An affidavit of mail service shall be attached to a copy of... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 222, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 2516 1991–92 |
Unlawful bus conductPersons waiting for transportation at a municipal transit station who engage in littering, spitting, playing loud music, carrying explosives or flammable liquids, or intentionally disturbing others with loud or unruly behavior... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1193 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters compThe resolution that a board of commissioners of a fire protection district adopts authorizing one of its members to serve as a volunteer fire fighter need only be approved by a simple majority vote, instead of a unanimous... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1275 1991–92 |
Local government provisionsThe council of a third class city or town is required to establish the duties and compensation of all employees of the city or town. All employees of a third class city or town serve at the pleasure of the mayor. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2334 1991–92 |
Jail industries boardA Jail Industries Board is created. Membership shall include county and city officials, jail administrators, and the Governor's appointees from the Department of Corrections Correctional Industries Division, Employment... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2354 1991–92 |
Violent offenders placementOne year of community placement may be imposed on any offender not already subject to mandatory community placement, if the offender has a prior conviction for a violent offense. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2364 1991–92 |
Substance abusers fam planngThe Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services are required to jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service staff. Chemical dependency... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2505 1991–92 |
Municipality bidding practcsThe uniform procedures for awarding public works projects from a small works roster and for awarding small contracts for purchases are made applicable to cities, fire districts, public utility districts, port districts, sewer... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2506 1991–92 |
Law officer impersonationA new crime of criminal impersonation in the second degree, a misdemeanor, is created. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2527 1991–92 |
Public assistance earningsThe secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to seek a waiver from federal AFDC earned income disregard requirements. Under the terms of the waiver, one half of the parents earned income... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |