Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2709 1999–00 |
Foster parent retention prgHouse Bill 2709 establishes a foster parent retention pilot program directed at foster parents caring for children who act out sexually. The Division of Children and Family Services will oversee a contractor who will provide... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2747 1999–00 |
Internet votingDeclares that the secretary of state may not approve the use of a voting device or system where a voter casts his or her ballot by transmitting the ballot to election officials over the Internet. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2752 1999–00 |
Small school pilot programRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2621 1999–00 |
Property tx exmpt/churchesRevises RCW 84.36.020, 84.36.805, and 84.36.810 relating to property tax exemptions for churches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2455 1999–00 |
Legal services/DOCThe Secretary is prohibited from contracting with attorneys to provide legal services at a correctional facility if law libraries, law student interns, or volunteer attorneys are available at that facility. FISCAL NOTE:... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2547 1999–00 |
TANFA TANF recipient with a child over three months of age may volunteer to work in a licensed child care facility for 20 hours per week and meet their work activity participation requirements. The TANF volunteer and his or her... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2549 1999–00 |
Child custody/parenting planDeclares that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of minor children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an award of residential placement or decision-making authority to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2564 1999–00 |
Nonparent responsibilitiesDeclares that the obligation to support stepchildren shall cease upon the termination of the relationship of husband and wife. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2581 1999–00 |
Education specialist certifiDeclares that the intent of the legislature in establishing the certification of specialists program is to allow eligible persons to enter the classroom under the guidance and supervision of a school district and to qualify... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2485 1999–00 |
Sales tax equalizationProvides a revenue source for equalization of sales taxes. Repeals RCW 82.14.200 and 82.14.210. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2486 1999–00 |
Property tax reformProvides for property tax reform. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2438 1999–00 |
Vietnam veterans/lic platesProvides that the department may issue for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant special license plates denoting that the recipient is an honorably discharged veteran who holds the Vietnam service medal. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2389 1999–00 |
Public access computer/minorRequires that a public school or public library that provides a public access computer shall do one or more of the following: (1) Equip the computer with software that will limit a minor's ability to gain access to obscene... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2390 1999–00 |
Lottery/school constructionProvides for the distribution of lottery moneys to the common school construction account. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2416 1999–00 |
Unemplyment ins bnfts freezeC Freezes unemployment insurance tax rates and maximum weekly benefits at the 1999 rates until April 1, 2001. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2426 1999–00 |
Health carriersDeclares an intent that patients have access to health insurance with the protection of appropriate patients' rights. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |