Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2665 2001–02 |
Government utility authorityDeclares that the purpose of this act is to affirm the authority of cities and towns to operate fire hydrants and streetlights as part of their rate-based water and electric utilities, respectively. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2529 2001–02 |
Dev disabled childrenProvides that, in the absence of a court order setting support, the department may establish an administrative order for support upon receipt of a referral pursuant to RCW 13.34.270(7) or 74.13.031(11). | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2475 2001–02 |
SentencingRevises provisions relating to sentencing of offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2520 2001–02 |
Supervision of offendersRevises provisions relating to supervision of offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2457 2001–02 |
Nursing facility payment$ Modifies nursing home rate setting by reducing support services and operations lids to 80 percent of the current medians; eliminating the variable return rate component; and increasing minimum occupancy requirements from 85... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2459 2001–02 |
Children's programs/services$ Makes changes necessary to implement service reductions in the Governor's 2002 Supplemental budget for the Department of Social and Health Services - Children's Administration, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, and the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2363 2001–02 |
Computer games$ The selling, renting or permitting to be sold or rented to a minor, a video game with a rating of ? Mature @ or ? For Adults Only @ that depicts violence against a public law enforcement officer is guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1008 2001–02 |
Initiative measure review$ The Office of Financial Management prepares a fiscal analysis on the effects of each state initiative or referendum measure on taxes or fees. The analysis is included in the state voters' pamphlet. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1043 2001–02 |
PERS plan 1$ Allows members of the Public Employees Retirement System plan 1 (PERS 1) with 30 years of service credit to earn additional service credit during the period between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2005. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1044 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ For PERS, SERS, and TRS 2/3 retirees, converts from five months to 867 hours the amount of time the retiree may work without a reduction in retirement allowance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1046 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ For the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, reduces member contribution rates, establishes a new cost of living adjustment and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1047 2001–02 |
PERS$ Creates an exemption from Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) membership and related PERS retirement contributions for individuals employed exclusively as trainers or trainees in a housing authority resident training... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1049 2001–02 |
TERS plan 1$ Temporarily lifts the statutorily established limit of 30 years of service credit for members of the Teachers Retirement System plan 1 (TRS 1), and allows members to earn additional service credit during the period between... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1050 2001–02 |
LEOFF plan 1$ Creates an actuarially reduced survivor benefit for LEOFF 1 members' post-retirement spouses. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1051 2001–02 |
Retirement systemsAuthorizes annual increases in retirement allowances. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1072 2001–02 |
LEOFF risk program$ Creates a local government risk pool and risk assumption program to reduce medical costs for LEOFF 1 employers. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1188 2001–02 |
Pier 91 property disposal$ Authorizes the Military Department to sell or exchange the Pier 91 property in Seattle. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1206 2001–02 |
Drug-affected infantsProvides that, in an effort to reduce the harmful effects of drug-affected infants a woman's primary health care provider shall: (1) Screen pregnant and lactating women for nonprescription use of controlled substances while pregnant. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1215 2001–02 |
LEOFF plan 1$ Allows for a pre-retirement ex-spouse of a retiree of LEOFF plan 1 to receive a split survivor benefit if the divorce decree or other judgment entitles the ex-spouse to the benefit. The benefit will continue for the life of... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1242 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitProvides that, beginning with calculation of the fiscal year 2002 expenditure limit, the state expenditure limit committee shall also increase the state expenditure limit for any state general fund spending measure approved by... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1283 2001–02 |
Family planning servicesAuthorizes the department to, upon receipt of approval from the federal health care financing administration, implement a waiver under section 1115 of the federal social security act to provide family planning services to... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1315 2001–02 |
Operating budget$ Making $22.7 billion General Fund-State operating appropriations. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1342 2001–02 |
General admn service account$ Incorporates the Energy Efficiency Services Account into the General Administration Services Account; | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1379 2001–02 |
Nursing home paymentsRevises nursing home payments to enhance direct care. Repeals RCW 74.46.280 and 74.46.908. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1479 2001–02 |
State emply death benefits$ Provides a $150,000 death benefit to the survivors of members of the Public Employees = Retirement System, Teachers = Retirement System, and the School Employees = Retirement System who die in the course of employment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |