Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Laura Ruderman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2870 1999–00 |
Higher eduction feesRequires that a program of partially waiving tuition and fees shall be structured so that, if an eligible person is required to pay any tuition and fees as a result of enrolling in a certain number of hours or classes, the... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2871 1999–00 |
Higher education feesAmends RCW 28B.15.558 to waive higher education fees for immediate family members of state employees. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2882 1999–00 |
City rights of way useProvides that a city or town may issue or deny permits for the use of the right of way by a service provider for installing, maintaining, repairing, or removing facilities for telecommunications services or cable televison... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2669 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsC Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to revise the standard governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2682 1999–00 |
Assistance prgrms/higher edTANF recipients, ages 18 to 21 years old, may fulfill their A work activity @ requirement by satisfactorily maintaining a full credit load in a vocational or two-year community college program. The program must provide... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2770 1999–00 |
HOV lanes/electric vehiclesAuthorizes electric powered vehicles to use HOV lanes. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2787 1999–00 |
Teacher housing supplementFinds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2707 1999–00 |
Firearms saleProvides that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or sells a handgun to another must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Sec. 178.91 and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2709 1999–00 |
Foster parent retention prgHouse Bill 2709 establishes a foster parent retention pilot program directed at foster parents caring for children who act out sexually. The Division of Children and Family Services will oversee a contractor who will provide... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 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 2743 1999–00 |
Tobacco/public investmentsProvides that, on or after January 1, 2001, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | 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 2616 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle licenseProvides that, when a person pays the fee required under any law dealing with licenses for, registration of, or the right to operate a vehicle upon the public highways or waters of this state, he or she may elect to pay twice... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2622 1999–00 |
State trust landsProvides that four pilot recreational conservation leases shall be initiated by the department. The four pilot lease sites shall be the Yacolt State Forest, Elbe Hills State Forest, Tiger Mountain State Forest, and the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2626 1999–00 |
Commute trip tax creditRevises provisions relating to the commute trip reduction tax credit. Repeals 1996 c 128 s 6 and 1994 c 270 s 6 (uncodified). | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 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 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 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 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 2655 1999–00 |
Relocation of childrenFinds and declares that: (1) The relocation of children after dissolution is an issue that has been heavily litigated and has caused much confusion in the courts and for families; (2) the parenting act recognizes the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | 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 2677 1999–00 |
Deferred prosecutionDeclares that a person is not eligible if he or she has more than two prior convictions for an offense or offenses to which RCW 46.61.513 applies, or for any equivalent out-of-state offense or offenses, where the prior... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2681 1999–00 |
Bone marrowDeclares that a person's status as a minor may not disqualify him or her from bone marrow donation. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | 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 2689 1999–00 |
Wrongful death of childC Allows an action for the wrongful death of an adult child without requiring financial dependence on the adult child. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |