Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Fromhold
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2733 2001–02 |
School funding review$ Creating a task force to study and recommend a performance-based funding system for public schools. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2831 2001–02 |
Branch campuses$ The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the original mission of branch campuses and determine if it meets current and future needs. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2930 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ Creates a Pension Oversight Board that reviews and recommends to the Legislature and the Pension Funding Council changes to pension policy, contribution rates, legislation, and assumptions. Members are appointed by the... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 1791 2001–02 |
Mobile home park managers$ Creates the Mobile Home Park Manager Certification Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| HB 2897 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 2899 2001–02 |
Student financial aid T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 2900 2001–02 |
Consistency in gamingFinds that state control and regulation of gambling since 1973 has been successful in regulating recreational gambling, preventing encroachment by criminal influences, and encouraging predictable and orderly participation by... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 1627 2001–02 |
Cnty conservatn futures levy$ If approved by the voters, a county may levy an additional 5.75 cents per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation for conservation futures. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| HB 2883 2001–02 |
Articulation act T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| HB 2304 2001–02 |
Transportation$ Policy goals are set forth, based on benchmark categories adopted by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. The Transportation Commission is required to establish specific performance measures. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2002 |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2851 2001–02 |
U. W. board of regentsDeclares that the student regent of the University of Washington appointed by the governor shall be held accountable and responsible for that which is ordained by the governing body of the associated students of the University... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2862 2001–02 |
Smoking in public placesRequires that designated smoking areas must be separate and fully enclosed on all sides by solid walls or windows that extend from floor to ceiling, and have a full door between the designated smoking area and an adjacent... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2872 2001–02 |
Campus crime reporting$ The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) are required to develop definitions of "campus community" for each two- and four-year college campus by June 30, 2004. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2805 2001–02 |
Higher ed/tuition$ Authority to set tuition rates is transferred from the Legislature to institutions. It is unstricted for resident undergraduates at the four-year institutions and capped at a maximum of 10 percent per year for resident... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2814 2001–02 |
Boarding homesDeclares an intent to clarify the law to reflect that boarding homes licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW are engaged in the renting or leasing of real property to consumers and, accordingly, are exempt from taxation under chapter... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2614 2001–02 |
Commercial tele solicitation$ Prohibits telephone solicitors from interfering with the ability of caller identification devices or services to provide information about the caller to the recipient of the call. | Toni Lysen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2562 2001–02 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that no otherwise eligible individual shall be denied benefits for any week because the individual is available for, seeks, applies for, or accepts only part-time work of at least fifteen hours per week, instead of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2509 2001–02 |
Education facilities/fundingProvides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the planning, design, construction, reconstruction, and other necessary costs for the various school and higher education facilities improvements defined in chapter . . .... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2433 2001–02 |
SERS/substitute serviceProvides that a substitute employee who works five or more months of seventy or more hours for which earnable compensation is paid in a school year may apply to the department to establish membership after the end of the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1009 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1037 2001–02 |
Mobile homesAmends RCW 46.44.170 relating to moving permits for owners of mobile home parks. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1113 2001–02 |
School levy elections$ Exempts publications of a school district providing factual information related to school levy elections from the prohibition against using public facilities to assist a campaign. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1128 2001–02 |
Health care coverageProvides health care coverage for retired or disabled school employees and retired state employees. Takes effect July 1, 2002. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1129 2001–02 |
Health benefit subsidiesFinds that the current practice of providing health care premium subsidies for retired or disabled school and state employees does not provide the fairness or certainty necessary for family financial planning. In addition, the... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1146 2001–02 |
School funding review$ Creating a commission to study, pilot test, and report on performance-based funding systems for public schools. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |