Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Velma Veloria
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1756 1995–96 |
Dependent childrenA relative or a foster parent caring for a child may attend any hearing or proceeding pertaining to the child, unless the court states the reasons on the record for disallowing attendance. Relatives may attend whether or not... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1156 1995–96 |
Educational foundationsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to hire a contractor to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations for the establishment and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1457 1995–96 |
Asian Pacific American affrsThe Asian-American Affairs Commission is renamed the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. The term "Asian Pacific Americans" is defined to include persons of Cambodian, Laotian, and other South Asian ancestry. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1687 1995–96 |
Court-appntd specl advocatesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is required to distribute all funds appropriated by the Legislature for the statewide technical support, development, and enhancement of court-appointed... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2815 1993–94 |
State procurementFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for state agency purchases of up to $15,000. Quotations from enough vendors to assure a competitive price will be obtained for purchases from $400 to $15,000. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2583 1993–94 |
Records inspection exemptionClient records maintained by domestic violence programs that provide shelter, advocacy, or counseling are subject to discovery only by court order and are exempt from disclosure under the Public Disclosure Act to the extent... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, 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 1756 1993–94 |
Certified electricians useLimits are placed on two exemptions from having to use a certified electrician. The exemption for work done on one's own home, farm, business, or property does not apply if the electrical work is on construction of a new... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2529 1993–94 |
Adoption processes liabilityState agencies are added to the list of persons and entities which must provide information about the child to the prospective adoptive parents. Entities furnishing the information only have an obligation to provide... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2193 1993–94 |
Health care assistant certifFederally approved end-stage renal facilities are expressly exempt from the requirements of certification and the payment of certification fees. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 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 1242 1993–94 |
Industrial insurance appealsIf an employer appeals a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order that grants the injured worker temporary total disability benefits or medical aid benefits, the worker is entitled to provisional benefits... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1080 1993–94 |
Nursing home deposit refundAll nursing homes are required to fully disclose in writing at the time of admissions the nursing home's charges for items and services, and any admissions fees, deposits or minimum stay fees and the amounts, if any, of... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1087 1993–94 |
Aircraft noise barriersRequires an airport with two or more runways to install noise deflection barriers if the perimeter is within one-half mile of any residences. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |