Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Wolfe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2521 1993–94 |
Metals mining and millingApplication of New Chapter . Metals mining and milling operations are subject to the requirements established in the new chapter created by this act, in addition to requirements established in other statutes and rules. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2813 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe dollar threshold is increased from $15,000 to $25,000 for a public works contract for which notice must be published if the work is executed by a method other than by contract or by using the small works roster process.... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2456 1993–94 |
Reclassified reforestatn lndThe laws relating to the taxation of reforestation timber and lands are repealed. Old reforestation timber and timberland will continue to pay the same taxes as other timber and timberland. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2811 1993–94 |
State procurementThe requirement that the Office of State Procurement conduct periodic compliance visits to state agencies and higher education institutions is repealed. OSP is required to advise these agencies regarding compliance. | Vivian Caver (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1561 1993–94 |
Preschool regulationThe Child Care Coordinating Committee is required to develop a phase-in strategy with specific recommendations involving programs serving preschool children for four or fewer hours per day. The recommendations shall include... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2814 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corportn purchasesThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) is authorized to enter into agreements with public benefit nonprofit corporations that receive local, state or federal funds to participate in state purchasing contracts. These agreements... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1056 1993–94 |
Housing policy actThe Washington Housing Policy Act provides a statement of public policy on state financial and technical assistance, and encourages partnerships between the public and private sectors to meet the housing needs of Washington's... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1136 1993–94 |
Home matchingThe Home Matching Pilot Program is established in the state Department of Community Development. The Department of Community Development may select up to five eligible organizations to implement home matching programs at the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1185 1993–94 |
Sexually abusive parentsDenies residential time to a parent and restrains the parent from contacting a child when a court has found that the child was conceived because a parent committed a sex offense against the other parent. Requires a neutral... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1199 1993–94 |
Paid leaveEmployees under the jurisdiction of the Higher Education Personnel Board or the State Personnel Board will receive paid leave when in training or responding to a call as volunteer fire fighters, law enforcement officers,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1200 1993–94 |
Vacation leave accumulationIncreases the number of days from thirty to forty. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1201 1993–94 |
Shared leaveState employees may donate sick leave hours and their personal holiday to the shared leave program. Employees must maintain a minimum sick leave balance of 100 hours after the donation. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1202 1993–94 |
Shared leave poolAuthorizes the donation of sick leave days and vacation days to the shared leave pool. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1229 1993–94 |
Growth management rules/feesFor purposes of the requirement that state agencies comply with comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the Growth Management Act, the term "state agency" is defined to include the state government and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1257 1993–94 |
State employ child care costAppropriates one million dollars to the department of social and health services state employee subcommittee of the child care coordinating committee for miscellaneous state employee child care costs. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1268 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe Public Disclosure Commission must adopt recommended spending limits for candidates for state executive and legislative offices. With certain exceptions, the commission must base its recommended spending limits on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1269 1993–94 |
Public disclosure sys membrsAdds one citizen member, selected by lot, from each congressional district to the public disclosure commission. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1341 1993–94 |
Port district airportsProvides that port districts may not provide, own, lease, or operate facilities beyond its borders. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |