Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2756 1999–00 |
Staffing agenciesC Staffing agencies must provide information to their employees on rates paid by employer clients for services provided by the staffing agency employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2636 1999–00 |
Long-term care trainingThe requirement for caregiver basic training is expanded to include administrators and staff in all boarding homes, which includes licenced only boarding homes not just those who contract with the state. All care giving staff... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2641 1999–00 |
Ferry joint task forceRequires the joint task force on ferries to report to the full legislature at the beginning of the 2001 legislative session. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2643 1999–00 |
Community voice mailFinds that: (1) The lack of a reliable telephone number for receiving calls presents significant barriers to obtaining employment, housing, medical care, and social services; (2) assisting current and former welfare... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2665 1999–00 |
Local school district leviesAuthorizes a local school district regular levy for the purpose of enhancing kindergarten through twelfth grade education by reducing class sizes and improving educational programs, to be allowed as a credit against the state... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2691 1999–00 |
Disaster/emergency fundingProvides funding assistance for disasters and emergencies. Requires the secretary of state to submit sections 6 through 10 of this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2696 1999–00 |
Landlord-tenant relationshipC Revises the landlord requirement to provide their name and address to include either the name and address of the property owner, or the property owner = s agent, or the landlord. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2550 1999–00 |
Washington answers! programThe Washington Answers! program is created. The Director may award grants from the Washington Answers! account for the purpose of improving agency customer service. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2551 1999–00 |
Property tax creditC Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2568 1999–00 |
Civil service reformEnacts the civil service reform act of 2000. Repeals provisions of chapters 41.06, 41.56, and 41.64 RCW. Repeals RCW 28B.16.015. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2596 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreter licensingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing to enjoy the fruits of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2598 1999–00 |
Tuition recovery trust fundRevises RCW 28C.10.084 relating to tuition recovery trust fund provisions. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2606 1999–00 |
Early retirementDeclares that if it becomes necessary for significant downsizing in a state facility, whether for fiscal reasons, obsolescence, or other extraordinary reasons, the state has a responsibility to provide certain benefits to... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2482 1999–00 |
Release of sex offendersPublic Notification: The Department of Corrections is responsible for the initial notification for level II and III offenders being released from state correctional facilities, and the Department of Social and Health Services... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2490 1999–00 |
Indian housing authoritiesC Exempts from taxes that property of a tribal housing authority or intertribal housing authority that has been designated for use as housing for persons of low income or senior citizens. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2501 1999–00 |
School safety grant programDeclares an intent to provide a program of grants to enhance security in schools throughout Washington within available funding, targeted to schools with the greatest need for security personnel and with the most efficient and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2503 1999–00 |
School emplyee retiremnt sysDeclares that all classified employees who first become employed by an employer in an eligible position on or after September 1, 2000, have the irrevocable option of membership in plan 2 or plan 3. Repeals RCW 41.35.610. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |