Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2427 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDefines allowable "public uses" for purposes of eminent domain and specifically excludes economic development; and | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2073 2005–06 |
Juvenile sentencingChanges eligibility for the Mental Health Disposition Alternative. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 508, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1152 2005–06 |
Early learning councilEstablishes the Washington Early Learning Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1304 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that a person who starves, dehydrates, or suffocates an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, is guilty of first-degree animal cruelty. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1893 2005–06 |
Teachers of the deafDirects the agency responsible for teacher certification to develop a teaching endorsement for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 2163 2005–06 |
Homeless housing programChanges the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) and local governments which choose to participate with creating plans and implementing programs and activities homelessness by 50 percent within 10 years. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 484, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1187 2005–06 |
Youthful offendersRemoves the requirement that judges impose mandatory minimum terms of confinement for juveniles who are tried as adults after having been discretionarily declined. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1280 2005–06 |
Kinship care committeeExtends the Kinship Care Oversight Committee and updates the duties and responsibilities of the Committee. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1281 2005–06 |
Medical care for minorsAdds to the list of persons who have authority to consent to medical care for a minor child. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1837 2005–06 |
Child witnessesExpands the statute allowing child victims to testify via closed-circuit television to include child witnesses who are not victims under certain circumstances. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1934 2005–06 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes assault of a peace officer with a projectile stun gun assault in the third degree with a seriousness level equivalent to assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2015 2005–06 |
Substance abuse treatmentCreates a new residential chemical dependency treatment-based alternative Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) program in addition to the original prison-based DOSA, where a nonviolent offender with a substance abuse... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2156 2005–06 |
Parental rights/terminationCreates a task force to review issues pertaining to the health, safety and welfare of children receiving services from child protective services and child welfare services and make recommendations to the legislature and the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1108 2005–06 |
Vehicles passing pedestriansModifies statutes governing vehicles passing bicyclists or pedestrians. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1426 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 2189 2005–06 |
Child welfare services staffRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group to develop policies and protocols to address the safety of Child Protective Services and Child Welfare Services staff. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1058 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsChanges provisions relating to the parent-initiated inpatient mental health admission of a minor, as well as the liability and immunity of providers who admit a minor into the facility. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1314 2005–06 |
Domestic violence preventionRequires superior court clerks to collect an additional $30.00 fee for the initial petition for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of marriage, $82400 of which shall be deposited in a... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1888 2005–06 |
Electronic mail fraudProhibits a person from misrepresenting his or her identity in order to solicit another person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail, or the internet. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 2085 2005–06 |
Cleanup of waste tiresA $1 fee is imposed on the sale of new tires. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1179 2005–06 |
HOV lanes pilot projectAuthorizes a pilot High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes project on State Route 167. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1185 2005–06 |
Cell phone numbersRequires a wireless telephone company to obtain a subscriber's express, opt-in consent, either in writing or electronically, before publishing their wireless phone number in a directory. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |