Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1565 2011–12 |
Domestic violence protectionRequires respondents to permanent domestic violence protection orders and orders issued for a period of greater than two years to submit an affidavit setting forth relevant facts when filing a motion to modify or terminate an... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 20, 2011 |
| HB 1614 2011–12 |
Traumatic brain injuryChanges the composition of the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council (Advisory Council) to include additional persons with experience working with adults and children with traumatic brain injuries. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 20, 2011 |
| HB 1937 2011–12 |
Innovation partnership zonesExpands the list of projects eligible for local improvement district funding to include the construction, reconstruction, or repair of research laboratories, testing facilities, incubation facilities, and training centers in... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| HB 1105 2011–12 |
Child fatality reviewRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to conduct a child fatality review when a fatality of a minor is suspected of being caused by abuse or neglect, and the child has been in the care of or received... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1243 2011–12 |
Crimes against animalsCreates the crime of maliciously killing or causing substantial bodily harm to livestock belonging to another person. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1362 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosuresAmends the "meet and confer" requirement to, among other things, repeal the expiration date, make it applicable to all deeds of trust for owner-occupied residential real property, and expand the time period in which the... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1489 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusProhibits, with some exceptions, the use and retail sale of turf fertilizers that are labeled to contain phosphorus. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 73, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1357 2011–12 |
Taxes/electronic meansExpands the mandatory requirement to electronically file and pay taxes to all taxpayers. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1488 2011–12 |
State board of healthRemoves the requirement that the Washington State Board of Health prepare a biennial State Public Health Report. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1649 2011–12 |
Domestic partnershipsProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| HB 2561 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $505 million in general obligation bonds, to be known as Jobs Act Bonds (Act), for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing capital improvements that lead to energy-related... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
May 4, 2010 |
| HB 2493 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationIncreases taxes on cigarettes $1 per pack and increases taxes on other tobacco products. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2694 2009–10 |
BS in nursing/University CtrRecognizes a shortage of registered nurses in the state and, subject to specific funding for this purpose, directs the University Center at Everett Community College, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell,... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2680 2009–10 |
Guardianship programCreates a process for the establishment, modification, and termination of guardianships to allow children to safely exit foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2466 2009–10 |
Ignition interlock devicesAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to inspect the records and equipment of ignition interlock manufacturers and vendorsfor compliance and to inspect ignition interlock devices in customers' vehicles during installation. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2742 2009–10 |
DUI accountabilityBroadens the category of persons who may apply for ignition interlock licenses (IIL) and removes the requirement that a person in deferred prosecution apply for an IIL. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2782 2009–10 |
Security lifeline actDesignates the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as the executive sponsor of the planning process for creating a user-friendly electronic Opportunity Portal to allow Washington residents to access a broad array... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2752 2009–10 |
Safety of runaway youthModifies requirements for notice to the Department of Social and Health Services, local law enforcement agencies, and parents when youth are admitted to licensed shelters serving youth who have run away from home or who are homeless. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 3124 2009–10 |
DUI with child in car/reportRequires law enforcement officers to notify child protective services when a child under age 13 is present in the car of a parent or other legal custodian being arrested for a drug- or alcohol-related driving offense. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| HB 2402 2009–10 |
Farmers market/property taxExempts from property tax the real and personal property of nonprofit organizations operating public assembly halls or meeting places for the purpose of a farmers market. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2430 2009–10 |
Cardio invasive specialistsCreates a new credential for cardiovascular invasive specialists. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |