Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Frank Chopp
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1083 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1105 1995–96 |
Rule-making processEstablishes requirements to be met prior to the adoption of a new rule by an agency. Provides exemptions to the requirements for certain rules. Establishes procedures for an expedited repeal procedure. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1106 1995–96 |
Agency rules/voluntary complDirects all regulatory agencies to develop programs to encourage voluntary compliance by providing technical assistance consistent with statutory requirements and the limits of the agency's budget. Provides for technical... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1122 1995–96 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of two hundred million dollars for the common school construction fund. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1217 1995–96 |
Child support/interestMakes the requirement in RCW 26.32.030 mandatory, not permissive. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1239 1995–96 |
Efficiency & enterprise fndsProvides incentives to public employees to spend public funds in the most efficient and effective manner. Encourages agencies to identify savings and entrepreneurial opportunities and then use the resulting savings and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1345 1995–96 |
Faculty diversity programThe HECB has recommended that Washington State participate with WICHE's efforts and enact the Doctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity Program. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1365 1995–96 |
Auto insurance terminationRequires insurers, upon declining an application for an automobile insurance policy, to provide the applicant a written statement of all the specific reasons for the declination. Prohibits declinations which are based on... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1366 1995–96 |
Property & casualty insurnceEstablishes minimum standards to make property and casualty insurance policies easier to read. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1368 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/ageProvides that, for each coverage for which age is used as a rating factor, any premium increase arising from a driver's advancing age shall not exceed five percent in any one year. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1369 1995–96 |
Totaled vehicle/replacementDirects an insurer to make a good faith effort to provide temporary replacement transportation to a third party claimant whose vehicle is a total loss, where its insured is liable to the third party claimant. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1379 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memAdds student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1393 1995–96 |
Dependent care costs/travelAuthorizes special travel allowances for dependent care costs for state personnel required to be away from home beyond the standard eight-hour work day. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1417 1995–96 |
At-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1461 1995–96 |
Vehicle damage thresholdsThe accident reporting damage threshold is raised to $1,000. The amount of security deposit required from uninsured motorists remains $500. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1502 1995–96 |
Individualized ed programsRequires individualized education programs to consider communication needs of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing children. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1516 1995–96 |
Election filingsRevises election filing dates and procedures. Repeals RCW 29.18.150. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1552 1995–96 |
Failure to pay parkng ticktsAuthorizes the impoundment when five hundred dollars or more is owed on parking violations issued by a city or town. Authorizes release of the vehicle when proof of payment of the tickets, towing, storage, or any other charge... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1554 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programThe Office of Citizen Councilor in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is created. Any citizen registered to vote may become a citizen councilor on request by sending a letter to CTED or calling... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1571 1995–96 |
Minority/women busnss develpThe sum of $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the activities of the Minority and Women's Business Development Office within the Business Assistance Center. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1572 1995–96 |
Tobacco products/investmentsProhibits the investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1580 1995–96 |
Juvenile court jurisdictionPertains to juveniles who have previously been committed to the juvenile rehabilitation administration. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1588 1995–96 |
Fiscal growth factorDeclares that "K-12 enrollment change" means the percentage change in the state-wide total of the annual average number of full time equivalent students as defined in RCW 28A.150.260. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1591 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 28A.500.010 to extend the distribution of local effort assistance funds for two additional years, 1996 and 1997. Revises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |