Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1777 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe public works laws are temporarily amended to expedite the prison construction process to provide concurrent preparation of design plans, specifications and competitive bidding of construction contracts. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1224 1991–92 |
School district indebtednessSchool districts are permitted to issue limited tax general obligation bonds for the purchase of real and personal property without a vote of the people. The bonds are subject to the existing debt limits in state law. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1470 1991–92 |
Public works projects apprpsSixty-five public works projects totaling $51,900,000 are recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1991. The appropriation for these projects was included in the 1989-91 capital budget. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1151 1991–92 |
Intoxication standardsThe alcohol concentration standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. That is, a person under the age of 21 commits the crime of DWI if he or she drives with 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| HB 1818 1991–92 |
Convention and trade centerChange in Date Treasurer Begins to Consider Reducing Hotel/ Motel Tax: The date when the treasurer first considers eliminating the additional 1 percent tax is changed from 1993 to 1998, when debt service on the zero coupon... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 13, 1991 |