Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2453 2001–02 |
Veterans' records$ Exempts veteran discharge papers from public records disclosure. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2673 2001–02 |
Fire-fighting apparatus$ Fire trucks exceeding established weight limits, which includes 24,000 pounds on a single axle or 43,000 pounds on a tandem axle set, must apply for an overweight permit with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 1477 2001–02 |
Emrgncy communicatn systems$ Authorizes counties to put to a vote an additional sales and use tax for emergency communications systems. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2560 2001–02 |
Driver training schools$ The authority to approve driver training schools and to set training standards for driver training schools that provide driving instruction to Washington residents under age 18 is shifted from the Office of the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2527 2001–02 |
Day labor limits/inflation$ Increases the day labor limit for first class cities, second class cities, and towns. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 22, 2002 |
| HB 2470 2001–02 |
Plumbing contractors$ Requires plumbing contractors to verify that plumbing trainees worked specified hours and that certified plumbers properly supervised such hours. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| HB 1433 2001–02 |
Fire protection/bldg safety$ Requires landlord to provide tenants with a written statement disclosing information on fire protection and safety for residential buildings. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1454 2001–02 |
Hazardous materials$ A UTC hazardous materials inspector may enter without permission the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail or any business that manufactures or tests hazardous materials containers used to ship... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1555 2001–02 |
State building codes$ Revises the state building code by replacing specific uniform model codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Fire Code Institute with uniform international... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2329 2001–02 |
Conservation easements$ Allows a trustee to donate a conservation easement in real property of the trust in order to qualify for federal estate tax exclusions and deductions. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2359 2001–02 |
Regional transportation$ Authorizes counties to address regional transportation issues by developing a plan to improve state highways, regional arterials, public transportation, ferries, rail lines, and management transportation demand. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2362 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills education$ Increases the fee for the Motorcycle Safety Education Program to no more than $100 for riders age 18 or older. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2389 2001–02 |
PERS plan 3$ Provides an additional opportunity for seasonal employees and employees on a military leave of absence who are members of Public Employees' Retirement System, Plan 2 to transfer to Public Employees' Retirement System, Plan 3. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2394 2001–02 |
PERS$ Allows inactive Public Employees' Retirement System, Plan 1 members who are age 50 or older, have at least 20 years of service, and are not retired as of the | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2395 2001–02 |
State emply death benefits$ Provides a $150,000 death benefit to members of the Teachers' Retirement Systems, Plans 1, 2, and 3, the Public Employees' Retirement System, Plans 1, 2, and 3, and the School Employees' Retirement Systems, Plans 2 and 3,... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2419 2001–02 |
Price gouging/emergencies$ Prohibits the sale of essential consumer goods or services or cleanup, repair, or reconstruction services at clearly excessive prices during a period proclaimed by the Governor as an abnormal market condition. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2440 2001–02 |
Transportation/land use plan$ Sets forth legislative intent that cities should integrate development, land use planning, and transportation planning. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2540 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining/U. W.$ Makes the public employees' collective bargaining law applicable to teaching assistants and research assistants at the University of Washington. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2573 2001–02 |
Traffic safety education$ Fees are raised for driver's instruction permits and for new license examinations. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2710 2001–02 |
Halal food cnsmr prtctn act$ Makes the sale of food represented as halal, but known to be not halal, a gross misdemeanor and a violation of the consumer protection act. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2753 2001–02 |
Licensing agents & subagents$ Subagents and county auditors are authorized to process surrendered vehicle titles and abandoned vehicle reports for vehicles that have either been destroyed or abandoned. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2847 2001–02 |
Storm water programs$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to establish a Storm Water Advisory Committee to coordinate and assist with implementation of storm water management in Washington. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2853 2001–02 |
Terrorism/infrastructure$ Requires the Military Department to develop a plan for the identification, assessment and prioritization of protection for critical infrastructure within the state. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2891 2001–02 |
Fire & law pension boards$ Allows Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 members to continue to serve on Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 disability boards, but they must be elected by the Law Enforcement Officers' and... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |