Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2543 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementAuthorizes the superior court of a county containing all or the largest portion of a port district providing aircraft noise abatement under chapter 53.54 RCW to create a noise abatement arbitration panel to arbitrate disputes... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | 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 2547 1999–00 |
TANFA TANF recipient with a child over three months of age may volunteer to work in a licensed child care facility for 20 hours per week and meet their work activity participation requirements. The TANF volunteer and his or her... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | 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 2557 1999–00 |
Law library servicesDirects the state library to investigate the possibility of contracting with the vendor or vendors of online electronic legal research services for the provision of such services state-wide through the county law library system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | 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 2570 1999–00 |
Boarding homes advsry boardThe secretary of the department is responsible for licensing boarding homes and is authorized to designate an advisory board on matters affecting the boarding home program. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2575 1999–00 |
Naturopathic physiciansPractitioners of naturopathy may refer to themselves as naturopathic physicians, and naturopathy may also be known as naturopathic medicine. But naturopathic physicians may not employ the term acupuncture. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2592 1999–00 |
Domestic violnc/unemply compAuthorizes compensation when the claimant has qualified under RCW 50.20.050(2)(d) and the claimant is temporarily unable to actively search for employment because the claimant is seeking safety or relief for the claimant or... | Val Ogden (D-49) | 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 2601 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingTask Force A Joint Legislative Task Force on siting reform is created. The task force will review the current siting authority and recommend changes to modernize the siting process. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2602 1999–00 |
Crimes against law enforcmntPenalties are increased for offenders, who commit crimes against a person, knowing the person is a law enforcement officer. Aggravating Factor. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | 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 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 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 2507 1999–00 |
Telephone solicitation listDirects the attorney general to establish and maintain a no sales call list. The no sales call list shall contain the name and telephone number or numbers of residents who do not want to receive telephone solicitation calls.... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | 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 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2443 1999–00 |
Teacher/staff tuition asstProvides tuition assistance for public school teachers required to take college courses to continue teaching and classified instructional staff seeking teacher certification. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2444 1999–00 |
Contempt of court/juvenilesC Specifically authorizes community service or other alternatives to detention for a contempt violation of a child in need of services or at-risk youth petition. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2463 1999–00 |
Pipefitter certificationDeclares that no person may engage in or offer to engage in the trade of pipefitting without having a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter. A trainee may engage in pipefitting if he or she is supervised as... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2413 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceC Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2419 1999–00 |
Unemployment bnfts/lockoutsAuthorizes unemployment benefits during lockouts. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |