Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2680 1993–94 |
Retirement systems restructrDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2701 1993–94 |
AFDC community work expernceDirects the department of social and health services to seek all necessary approvals from the federal government to permit recipients of aid to families with dependent children to participate in a program of community service... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2775 1993–94 |
Inmate health careDirects the health care authority to study the issues regarding the inclusion of inmates in health care purchasing prior to 1997. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2776 1993–94 |
Retirement system exemptionsA local government employee who is enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program is excluded from membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System if the employee is a member of and is making contributions to a... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2796 1993–94 |
AFDC/community work experienFinds that participation in a program of community work experience can provide aid to families with dependent children recipients with an opportunity to acquire basic work skills that are essential to achieving employment and... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2915 1993–94 |
Violence prevention T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2918 1993–94 |
Student learning improvementThe number of planning days used to calculate the allocation of student learning improvement grants for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 school years are adjusted to be consistent with planning days to be funded for the 1994-95 school year. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1509 1993–94 |
Higher ed administrationInstitutions may choose to manage competitive purchasing procedures independent of the Department of General Administration for a commodity or group of commodities. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1195 1993–94 |
Disposition of own remainsThe right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1407 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/attrn gnThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1543 1993–94 |
Longshore and harbor workersOperation of the state longshore and harbor workers' insurance plan is extended until July 1, 1995. The plan is amended to exclude the participation of the state's excess workers' compensation insurers. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1670 1993–94 |
Paid leave/service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave of absence and are eligible to receive retirement service credit, as long as: (1) the leave is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 2552 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1991 capital budget is amended to modify previously authorized capital projects and to authorize new projects for the agencies and institutions of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2720 1991–92 |
Longshore and harbor workersThe Insurance Commissioner must study methods of establishing a reasonable plan to provide workers' compensation coverage as required by the federal Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and must report the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 209, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2950 1991–92 |
General obligation bondsChapter 31, Laws of 1991 (the 1991 bond bill) is amended to increase the amount of bond authorization by $189 million to finance the 1992 supplemental capital budget. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2551 1991–92 |
Special educ services prjctsLanguage is added to clarify that the intent of the Special Education Services Demonstration projects is to discourage unnecessary labeling of students while still providing state funding for needed services. A distinction is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2811 1991–92 |
AIDS nursing suppliesThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |