Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1609 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1847 1995–96 |
Juvenile sentencingDeclares an intent to: (1) Increase the speed of the juvenile justice system's response to juvenile offenders' criminal behavior; (2) increase the certainty of punishment and intervention; (3) increase judicial discretion and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1848 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesMakes an appropriation of twenty-eight million four hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1900 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1923 1995–96 |
Correctional needs expndtursDeclares that state spending on correctional needs should not be subject to the expenditure limits of Initiative 601. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1959 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe bill provides that: (1) trustees will award increments based on local agreements; (2) each biennium, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) will submit in its budget request an amount sufficient to... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1982 1995–96 |
Firearms/state preemptionRevises RCW 9.41.290 to delete the total preemption of firearms regulation by the state | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1983 1995–96 |
Assault weaponsMakes a violation of the ban on assault weapons a class C felony. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1991 1995–96 |
LBC reimbursementA section is added to the Washington Sunset Act specifying that the Legislative Budget Committee be reimbursed for the full cost of a sunset review by the agency under review. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1992 1995–96 |
LBC renamedChanges the name to the joint committee on performance audits. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2034 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college fee refundStatutory tuition and fee refund policies are adopted for technical colleges and revised for community colleges. The governing board of each college is required to refund at least 80 percent of tuition and fees for students... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2041 1995–96 |
State trust land revenuesDeclares an intent to evaluate the feasibility of developing an alternative trust land revenue management system that provides for a more consistent and predictable revenue stream to trust beneficiaries. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2064 1995–96 |
Nonmedicaid therapy costsRevises RCW 74.46.190 to provide that costs of providing ancillary care are allowable, provided documentation establishes the costs were incurred for medical care recipients and other sources of payment to which recipients may... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2091 1995–96 |
Retirement system/legislatrsEstablishes conditions under which a continuation of retirement coverage for service as a state legislator may be authorized for state patrol and higher education employees. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2193 1995–96 |
PERS I separationRevises RCW 41.40.150 relating to public employees' retirement system plan I members who separate from service without withdrawing their contributions from the retirement system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2242 1995–96 |
Disability retirement paymntRevises RCW 41.40.270 to provide payment options to a beneficiary of a member who dies prior to receiving his or her first retirement payment. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1410 1995–96 |
Operating budgetThe 1995-97 omnibus appropriations act. EFFECT OF SENATE AMENDMENT(S): The Senate amendments increase the total appropriations by $809 million, of which $617 million is general fund-state. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1430 1995–96 |
Retirement contributns/exempEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1445 1995–96 |
Hospital regulation/inspectnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1206 1995–96 |
Retirement systms restructurThe Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan III is established. Membership consists of TRS employees hired after July 1, 1996 and those members of TRS Plan II opting to transfer to Plan III. Defined Benefit Plan . Vesting of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1517 1995–96 |
Loc gov/federl & privt fundsCounties, cities, towns and public corporations are authorized to engage in federally guaranteed "conduit financings". More specifically, these entities may: * issue federally guaranteed notes under Section 108 of the Housing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1465 1995–96 |
Employee suggestion programThe requirement that the Productivity Board prepare a reward list annually is repealed. The list is required to be published on an ad hoc basis. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |