Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2126 1993–94 |
Retirement contribution rateEstablishes retirement system contribution rates. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2128 1993–94 |
Postretirement benefit adjusProvides a postretirement adjustment for certain retirees not entitled to automatic cost of living adjustments. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2152 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings officA three member panel of the SHB may hear and decide cases involving substantial development permits for single family homes and related structures. In addition to the authority to hear an appeal granted to the SHB under SEPA,... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2174 1993–94 |
Espresso machinesProhibits local governments from enforcing local regulations regarding the exempted machines. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2175 1993–94 |
Traffic offense recordsExtends the period for maintenance of records of alcohol-related offenses from five to ten years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2218 1993–94 |
Non-vtr apprvd municpl debtThe statutory amount of nonvoter approved general indebtedness that counties, cities, and towns may incur is increased from an amount equal to .75 percent of the value of taxable property within their boundaries to 1.5 percent... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2221 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/deliveryProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may have in his or her possession a pistol, except while accompanied by a parent or guardian or under the supervision of a certified safety instructor at a range. Provides that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2222 1993–94 |
Violent criminals/firearmsProvides that a person convicted of a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010(2) may not have the right to own a firearm restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the secretary of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2257 1993–94 |
Reporting crimes at a mallRequires mall security guards to report crimes they observe being committed at a mall to a law enforcement organization. Provides a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for a failure to report a crime. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2299 1993–94 |
Operating budgetRevises appropriations for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1995. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2311 1993–94 |
Inmate health care servicesThe Department of Corrections is required to develop and implement a health services plan for all inmates that includes a range of services that is equal to the services provided under the state's subsidized Basic Health Care... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2350 1993–94 |
Minor's access to firearmsMakes it a misdemeanor offense if a child gains access to a firearm and a class C felony offense if the child inflicts injury or death on himself or herself or others. Requires warning notices of the punishment for failure to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2359 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancA voluntary wage supplementation program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to supplement wages paid by private employers to AFDC recipients. Local Employment Partnership Councils pilot this... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2362 1993–94 |
Pistols possession/transferThe Department of Ecology is required to develop uniform standards for the removal of problem wastes in major appliances by September 1, 1994. Businesses that remove problem waste from major appliances for recycling must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2363 1993–94 |
Firearms possessionEstablishes limitations on the ownership of pistols based on age, mental competency, and competency on the use of a pistol. Provides a class C felony offense for violation of the prescribed limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2403 1993–94 |
Higher ed added tuition feesProvides that revenue from these additional fees shall be distributed between the institutions local operating fee account and its state building fee account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2416 1993–94 |
Judicial information systemThe State Supreme Count may, by rule, increase fines, penalties, and assessments for deposit into the judicial information system account: $10 dollars is added to traffic infractions, a $10 appearance cost is assessed on... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2551 1993–94 |
Basic ed funds allocationFinds that a ratio of three and nine-tenths certificated administrative staff per thousand students meets the current needs of the state's school children and the requirements of Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2552 1993–94 |
Nursing home inflation factrDeclares a moratorium on adjusting nursing facilities' rates upward or downward for economic trends for the July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1995, prospective rate period. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2603 1993–94 |
Disability retirement allownThe LEOFF Plan I is amended to restrict extra disability payments for retirees with children in college to instances where the retiree is contributing to the support or education of the child. Specifically, the retiree must... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2666 1993–94 |
Retirement allowance adjustmRevises provisions relating to computation of post retirement adjustments to retirement allowances. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |