Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2220 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseFinds that the state must provide a fair and reasonable cost-of-living increase to ensure that the state attracts and retains the best employees for the citizens of Washington ensuring public safety, government efficiency, and... | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2223 2001–02 |
McNeil Island trmnt facility$ Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a less restrictive alternative (LRA) treatment facility for sexually violent predators on McNeil Island. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2239 2001–02 |
Regional transportationDeclares a desire to empower local regions to accomplish transportation projects by enabling them to raise revenue and choose projects locally and to provide state resources to help fund certain of these projects. Finds that... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2248 2001–02 |
Social security numbersFinds that if social security numbers are accessible to the public, it will be relatively easy for someone to use another's social security number fraudulently to assume that person's identity and gain access to bank accounts,... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2250 2001–02 |
Energy conservationAuthorizes the governor to issue orders for energy conservation by all citizens during energy supply alerts. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2256 2001–02 |
Physical therapistsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for state administrative control, supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. It is the... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2272 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2025 2001–02 |
Schools/bilingual instructn$ Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to develop and report on an evaluation system designed to measure increases in the academic and English proficiency of students who are not proficient in English. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 2098 2001–02 |
Property tax exemptionMakes changes to the property tax exemption for nonprofit entities providing very low-income rental units: | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 1120 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1899 2001–02 |
Professional licenses$ Prohibits the use of social security numbers and driver = s license numbers as part of a professional license. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1898 2001–02 |
Crisis nurseries$ The bill adds crisis nurseries to the list of agencies that arrange for, or directly provide, out-of-home care to children, expectant mothers or persons with developmental disabilities that are licensed by the Department of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1099 2001–02 |
PACE program$ Authorizes the creation of PACE programs. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1371 2001–02 |
Emergency service personnel$ Permits surviving spouses and children of "emergency service personnel" killed in the line of duty to purchase health care benefits from the Public Employees' Benefits Board. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1418 2001–02 |
Community revitalization$ Authorizes a new system of property tax increment financing where tax increment areas may be designated by a county, city, town, or port district within which a portion of the receipts from regular property tax levies are... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1420 2001–02 |
Volunteer fire fighters$ Prohibits an employer from discharging or disciplining a volunteer fire fighter because of leave taken related to a fire alarm or emergency call. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1467 2001–02 |
Property tax$ Allows the Department of Natural Resources to release a performance bond by a purchaser of timber with proof of payment of property taxes rather than all taxes. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1661 2001–02 |
Juvenile life insurance$ Insurers are required to develop a set of industry practices in order to combat fraud with respect to the purchase of life insurance on juveniles. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1346 2001–02 |
Foreign childrn enterng U.S.$ The bill exempts organizations that bring international children to the United States temporarily for medical care, and the families who host these children, from licensing by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| HB 1915 2001–02 |
Wine and cider$ The wine tax that funds a portion of the Washington Wine Commission activities is allowed to continue. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1716 2001–02 |
Veterans/Philippines$ The bill provides a one-time $1,500 lump sum payment to Filipino veterans of World War II who are recipients of the SSI state supplement as of December 14, 1999, and move to the Philippines. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 21, 2001 |
| HB 1002 2001–02 |
Pblc personnel files/privacy$ Exempts public agencies from releasing the residential addresses or phone numbers of public employees or volunteers. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1116 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1205 2001–02 |
Consumer loan companies$ Amends and augments the Consumer Loan Act to define prohibited practices, add consumer protection provisions, tighten licensing regulations, expand enforcement powers, impose disclosure requirements, and clarify rule making... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |