Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1328 1991–92 |
Edctnl srvcs demo projectsThe bill implements SHB 1329 by authorizing the special educational services demonstration projects. The sum of one million seven hundred thousand dollars, or as much as may be necessary is appropriated for the biennium ending... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1368 1991–92 |
LID assessmnts/wildlife deptThe Department of Wildlife shall not be subject to lake management district assessments or rates and charges that are measured on the basis of the number of boat launchings. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1370 1991–92 |
Wildlife lands/open spacesIncludes all lands owned by the department of wildlife and used for wildlife conservation, public access, or recreational purposes in the definition of "open space land" pursuant to RCW 84.34.020. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1374 1991–92 |
At-risk student motivationDeclares a further purpose to provide funds for retrieval outreach efforts for students who have dropped out of school. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1414 1991–92 |
First-time homebuyers tx exmThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide an exemption of any obligation to pay a pro-rated portion of the amount of excess and regular property taxes for the year the exemption is claimed and for a period of three... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1429 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetAdopts a supplemental capital budget. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1533 1991–92 |
Birth control prescrptn drgsExtends the sales and use tax exemption for prescription drugs to medicines or substances used to prevent conception. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1546 1991–92 |
Port district prop tx leviesA port district with a population of 100,000 or more (Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Bellingham) is required to prepare a study justifying the imposition of any nonvoter approved property taxes, and hold a public hearing on the... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1553 1991–92 |
Solid waste disposal standrdRepair, replacement or improvement of existing solid waste systems are added to the list of public works projects that may be financed with loans from the Public Works Trust Fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1557 1991–92 |
School employee contractsRequires the board of education to make a contract with each employee in an administrative position for a term of not more than three years. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1559 1991–92 |
Higher ed faculty salariesThe Legislature intends to ensure that higher education faculty are paid at least as much as K-12 teachers with equivalent education and experience. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1563 1991–92 |
Facility land bankA facility land bank is created within the Department of General Administration (GA). GA may acquire real property or interests in real property for the facility land bank upon approval of the State Capitol Committee. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1589 1991–92 |
School construction fundsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, the additional taxes on alcohol products shall be deposited in the common school building account instead of the drug enforcement and education account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1601 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to state employees of their accumulated service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1623 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund capitalA total of $65 million is appropriated in the 1991-93 biennium from the state capital construction budget to fund low-income housing activities. The appropriation is divided into: (a) a base line capital budget request of $15... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1691 1991–92 |
Animal trapping provisionsProhibits the use of leghold traps. Requires written permission of a landowner to place traps on private property. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1744 1991–92 |
Reasonable assurance/unemplyIf an employee of an educational institution receives an offer of employment for the next academic term that is contingent on funding, enrollment, or program changes, the offer does not constitute a reasonable assurance of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1750 1991–92 |
Agency budget officersRequires each agency to have a budget officer by January 1, 1992. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1762 1991–92 |
High school stu/higher ed crThe Running Start Program is expanded to include state institutions of higher education, beginning with the 1992-93 school year. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1779 1991–92 |
In lieu taxation/wildlifeRepeals RCW 77.12.201 and 77.12.203. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |