Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Carolyn Edmonds
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1311 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsRevises provisions relating to the appointment of vehicle licensing subagencies. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1318 2001–02 |
Psychiatric commitment$ An outpatient commitment process is established using a lower standard than is currently in place for inpatient commitments. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1321 2001–02 |
Identity theft$ Amends the identity theft statute to expand the definition of the crime, increase the potential penalties, require businesses to assist victims by providing access to information, and allow the court to enter orders... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1338 2001–02 |
Developmental disabilities$ The Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman is created. The office will operate under contract with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1360 2001–02 |
Physical therapist asstProvides that the board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person who is practicing as a physical therapist assistant in this state on the effective date of this act, if the board determines that the person... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1362 2001–02 |
Community mobilization$ Moves the Community Mobilization Against Substance Abuse grant program to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1388 2001–02 |
Naturopathic physicians$ The practice of naturopathy is expanded to include the use of legend drugs and controlled substances in schedules III-V appropriate to naturopathic medicine, including injections and the scope of minor office procedures and... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1389 2001–02 |
Teacher recognition$ Providing an award and an opportunity to mentor other educators for teachers receiving national board for professional teaching standards certification. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1390 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health ins$ Maintains Medicaid coverage for individuals with disabilities who go to work and receive earned income. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1393 2001–02 |
Seniors/property tax$ Subtracts losses from income when determining eligibility for senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1409 2001–02 |
Smoking/residnce halls$ Prohibits smoking in publicly owned residence halls at public institutions of higher education. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1410 2001–02 |
Cigarette fire safetyProvides that no person may sell cigarettes in this state unless the manufacturer of the cigarettes certifies in writing to the liquor control board that the cigarettes meet fire safety standards adopted by the Washington... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1417 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adultsRevises provisions for the protection of vulnerable adults. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1424 2001–02 |
Schools/medical refusal$ School districts and private schools must obtain written agreements from employees before requiring the employees to administer oral medications to students. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1425 2001–02 |
vulnerable adults' hearsay$ Creates a hearsay exception for statements made by vulnerable adults describing a crime committed against the vulnerable adult, or neglect, exploitation, abuse, or sexual abuse of the vulnerable adult. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1427 2001–02 |
Boarding homesRevises provisions for boarding homes. Repeals RCW 74.39A.080. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1428 2001–02 |
Boarding homesDeclares that a licensee has the right to contest, under chapter 34.05 RCW and the informal dispute resolution process made available to boarding homes, any department finding of noncompliance with any laws and rules that... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1432 2001–02 |
LEOFF death benefitsExtends death benefits to certain surviving spouses under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1438 2001–02 |
Property tax exemption$ Allows persons in the senior citizen and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program to retain property tax relief if they reside in an adult family home or a boarding home. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1442 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facility$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to smaller generation facilities by reducing the threshold for... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1443 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programs$ Provides a credit against the Public Utility Tax (PUT) for utilities that offer new billing discounts to low-income customers beginning July 1, 2001. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1448 2001–02 |
Smoking in public placesDeclares that nothing in chapter 70.160 RCW may be construed to prevent a city, town, or county from adopting ordinances more restrictive than regulations adopted under this chapter that restrict or prohibit smoking in public... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1463 2001–02 |
Nursing home costsAmends RCW 74.46.410 to modify unallowable nursing home costs. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1466 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship program$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Scholarships have been awarded since 1999. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1478 2001–02 |
Telework tax incentives$ A credit is allowed against business and occupation and/or public utility taxes owed for businesses that make telework expenditures. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |