Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1809 2003–04 |
Human rights commissionAmends the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1862 2003–04 |
NaturopathsExpands the types of medications that naturopaths may prescribe, administer, and use as well as the methods of administration. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1960 2003–04 |
Regional trans governanceCreates a nine-member elected council in 2006 to be responsible for transportation planning and coordination within King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2329 2003–04 |
Mntl health treament/minorsCodifies common law by statutorily authorizing admission of a minor under the age of 13 to a mental health evaluation and treatment facility without the minor's consent. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2361 2003–04 |
Foster care visitationRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to develop policies and protocols concerning visitation for children in foster care. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2377 2003–04 |
Mental hlth services/minorsProvides a technical reorganization of the statutes relating to mental health treatment for minors. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2392 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2395 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseExtends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse to ten years from the commission of the act, with no change to the "discovery rule" time period. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2397 2003–04 |
Domestic violence offendersAuthorizes superior, district, and municipal courts to impose a penalty (up to $100) on any person convicted of a domestic violence crime, to be used for domestic violence advocacy, prevention, and prosecution programs in the... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2398 2003–04 |
Protection ordersRequires personal service on the respondent of a petition to modify or terminate a protection order, and allows for service by publication or mail if personal service cannot be made. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2414 2003–04 |
Nursing care quality commIncreases the membership of the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission from 11 to 15 by adding four more registered nurses, one more public representative, and eliminating the midwife position. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2436 2003–04 |
Retired persons prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2439 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2469 2003–04 |
Prescription drug purchaseState agencies administering a state purchased health care program are authorized to purchase drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies or wholesalers. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2471 2003–04 |
Law enforcement lic plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2481 2003–04 |
Marriage license feesRequires county auditors to collect an additional $10.00 for marriage licenses, which shall be deposited in a Domestic Violence Prevention Account and used for community-based services for domestic violence victims. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2553 2003–04 |
Child support distributionModifies the requirement of the Department of Social and Health Services to establish rules to provide for distribution of current and past-due child support to require distribution of past-due support and proportionate... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2596 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesRequires school districts to provide or contract for early intervention services to eligible children with disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2628 2003–04 |
Child custody hearingsRequires child in need of services and at-risk youth hearings to be open to the public unless the judge finds that closing the hearings is in the best interests of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2736 2003–04 |
Transportation governanceThe Secretary of the Department of Transportation will be appointed by the Governor. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2764 2003–04 |
Services for deaf childrenRequires the Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish an oversight committee to explore possibilities for the integration of the state's education services provided through the birth-to-three early... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2769 2003–04 |
Reducing hungerRequires all school districts to implement a school lunch program in each public school within its district during a two year phase-in period if at least 25 percent of the students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2772 2003–04 |
Genetic informationDefines "genetic information." | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2808 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesAuthorizes a pilot High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes project on State Route 167. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2818 2003–04 |
Homeless family servicesCreates the Homeless Families Services Fund Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |