Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2797 2001–02 |
Orca whale as state mammal$ Designating the orca whale as the state mammal. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2719 2001–02 |
Transportation financingRevises transportation funding. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2646 2001–02 |
Documents/disclosure exmptn$ Exempts from public disclosure certain documents related to vital public services when a reasonable potential exists for the information to be of material aid to a person planning or intending sabotage interruption or damage... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2569 2001–02 |
License plates & tabsDeclares that it is a misdemeanor to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab other than that issued for the vehicle or to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab that has been knowingly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2488 2001–02 |
State aquatic lands$ The Department of Natural Resources may not withdraw state-owned aquatic lands from leasing or from conflicting uses if the lands abut mineral resource lands that are designated by a city or county. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2449 2001–02 |
Transportation bondsProvides that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, and in order to provide funds necessary for vessel and terminal acquisition, construction,... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2452 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingRecognizes that a good transportation system is critical in keeping Washington state's economy strong and its businesses competitive. Recognizes that badly needed investments in our state's transportation infrastructure will... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2455 2001–02 |
Felons/voting rights$ Requires the Department of Corrections, the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board, and the Clemency and Pardons Board to issue certificates restoring a felon's voting rights after he or she has completed all conditions of... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 1012 2001–02 |
Ferry fares$ Allows ferry fares to be increased above I-601 limits. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1057 2001–02 |
MotorcyclesDeclares that moneys deposited into the motorcycle safety education account shall be used only for the purposes authorized in RCW 46.20.505 through 46.20.520. Declares that the provisions of chapter 82.12 RCW do not apply with... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1096 2001–02 |
King street railroad station$ The Department of Transportation is provided with all necessary powers to acquire, finance, renovate, and operate the King Street Station, including the power to contract with a public non-profit development entity. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1097 2001–02 |
Rail fixed guideway system$ Authorizes the Department of Transportation to seek reimbursement from the owner or operator of a rail transit system for the cost of federally mandated system audits. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1122 2001–02 |
Drivers' educationCreates the drivers education task force, consisting of representatives from the department of transportation, the department of licensing, the traffic safety commission, and the state patrol. Directs the drivers education... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1176 2001–02 |
Trans emplys/motorist assltProvides a supplementary program to reimburse employees of the department for some of their costs attributable to their being the victims of assault by motorists. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1185 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceFinds that, although family leave laws have assisted individuals to balance the demands of the workplace with their family responsibilities, more needs to be done to achieve the goals of work force stability and economic security. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1233 2001–02 |
Vehicle registration/tax law$ Requires the Department of Licensing to compare out of state vehicle registration and driver license data against Washington = s driver license data. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1267 2001–02 |
Transportaion budget$ Provides 2001-03 biennial transportation budget appropriations to agencies with transportation related activities. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1303 2001–02 |
Disabled parking permits$ Removes the requirement for the Department of Licensing to issue a photo identification card to its disabled parking permit holders by July 1, 2001. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1311 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsRevises provisions relating to the appointment of vehicle licensing subagencies. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1429 2001–02 |
Tacoma Narrows bridge$ Failure to pay a toll is made a non-moving traffic infraction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1447 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigationAuthorizes interagency programmatic agreements in order to provide environmental mitigation for transportation projects. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1453 2001–02 |
Railroad trespassDeclares that every person who enters or remains unlawfully upon a railroad right of way is guilty of a misdemeanor. The only circumstances in which a person may lawfully enter a railroad right of way are specified. Provides... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1461 2001–02 |
State veterans' songDesignates the song, music, and lyrics, "Thanks to Them," composed by Jerry Hayes, as the official veterans' song of the state of Washington. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1532 2001–02 |
Community justice facilities$ Defines "essential state community justice facilities" within the Growth Management Act as essential public facilities to include the Department of Corrections (DOC) work/training release facilities and the Department of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1543 2001–02 |
Ballot measures/fiscal impctRequires the director of financial management, in consultation with the secretary of state and the legislative fiscal committees, to prepare a fiscal impact statement for each of the following state ballot measures: (1) An... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |