Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Ogden
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2812 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2718 1999–00 |
Beverage container refundEstablishes a program for the refund and reuse of beverage containers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2728 1999–00 |
Child care leaveProvides that an otherwise eligible individual who has left work to care for the individual's child during the child's first year of life or during the first year following the child's placement with the individual for... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2752 1999–00 |
Small school pilot programRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2753 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise/schoolsDeclares an intent to mandate that port districts operating a large airport, whether currently existing or created in the future, provide resources for noise abatement to schools impacted by large airports. The revenues... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | 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 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 2640 1999–00 |
Archaeology & historic presC Changes statutory references to the Washington Archaeological Research Center to the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2642 1999–00 |
Independent salary commC Expressly authorizes and establishes a process for local salary commissions to determine salaries of city and town mayors and council members. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2687 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public improvements which are needed to encourage private development of selected... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2699 1999–00 |
Indian children/adoptionProvides that the department shall comply with all federal requirements relating to the adoption of Indian children. The department shall not require licensed adoption agencies to meet any requirements or standards beyond... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2527 1999–00 |
Consumer prtction/contractorEstablishes provisions to protect consumers in contractor transactions. Repeals RCW 18.27.075. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 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 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 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 2593 1999–00 |
Physicians/jury duty exemptnProvides that, beginning on the effective date of this act, and ending July 1, 2005, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW who practices in an area that has been designated by the federal government as a health... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2594 1999–00 |
Downtown/neighbrhood revitalFinds: (1) The continued economic vitality of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in our state's cities is essential to community preservation, social cohesion, and economic growth; (2) in recent years there has... | 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 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 |