Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3124 2005–06 |
State ferry traffic costsProvides that, by January 31, 2007, and by January 31st of each year thereafter, the department shall certify to the state treasurer the total number of vehicles that have boarded Washington state ferries for each state ferry... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 2639 2005–06 |
Aerospace developmentProvides excise tax relief for aerospace product development businesses. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2873 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsDeclares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2887 2005–06 |
State board of healthIncludes a member of the American Indian health commission for Washington state on the state board of health. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2894 2005–06 |
Mental helath ombudsmanFinds that in order to comply with the community mental health services act, chapter 71.24 RCW, and the medicaid managed care mental health waiver, and to effectively assist persons with mental illness and consumers of mental... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2911 2005–06 |
Alternative case managementThe Department of Social and Health Services (Department) will establish a pilot project using program for assertive community treatment teams in two regional support networks. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2779 2005–06 |
Vehicle headlightsRequires vehicle headlights when windshield wipers are used. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2797 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency prgm mapAuthorizes the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct a study to create a State Energy Efficiency Program Road Map. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2806 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington's tax structure to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2674 2005–06 |
Pension stabalization acctCreates the Pension Stabilization Account in the state treasury. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2729 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersFinds that the professional certification process required of new teachers and experienced teachers from out-of-state is intended to advance their teaching skills and demonstrate their ability to improve student learning.... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2732 2005–06 |
Mentally ill offendersDeclares that the goal of the council is to investigate and promote cost-effective approaches to meeting the long-term needs of adults and juveniles with mental disorders who are likely to become offenders or who have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 1494 2005–06 |
Hlth care for schl childrenRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2598 2005–06 |
Safety of milkFinds that the existing definition of "sale," as provided in chapter 15.36 RCW, includes arrangements, known as "cow shares," in which one or more individuals purchase one or more shares in a milk-producing animal in return... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2599 2005–06 |
Construction contractorsFinds that dishonest construction contractors sometimes hire persons without proper licensing and certification to do electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work. This practice gives honest contractors an unfair competitive... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2648 2005–06 |
Identity theftAmends RCW 19.182.170 regulating security freezes for victims of identity theft. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2519 2005–06 |
Continuity of government actEstablishes a legislative task force to study and prepare recommendations related to the legislature's ability to convene by teleconference or other means in the event of an attack or extraordinary disaster. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2566 2005–06 |
Job skills programAllows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to provide state-funded job skills grants to private nonprofit corporations known as "Washington manufacturing competitiveness corporations." | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1101 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college presidntPermits a Board of Trustees of a community or technical college to fix and adjust the compensation and duties of its president, rather than being limited to amounts or percentage increases provided by the Legislature in the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1105 2005–06 |
Petition signature gatheringRequires a person who solicits or collects signatures on a statewide initiative or referendum petition to be a Washington resident and be at least eighteen years of age. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1126 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistProvides that administration and funding of this program shall be shifted to the department no later than December 1, 2005. All existing contracts with program providers entered into for the 2005-06 school year with the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1173 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1190 2005–06 |
TANF & WorkFirstExempts individuals from eligibility restrictions under the WorkFirst program on the basis of a drug-related felony conviction or lack of a drug assessment or treatment. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1245 2005–06 |
Outdoor ballfieldsFinds that the supreme court, in King County v. Central Puget Sound Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd. , 142 Wn.2d 543, 14 P.3d 133 (2000), held that lands designated as agricultural may not be used for recreational facilities. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1250 2005–06 |
CWU operating fee waiverIncreases the percentage of tuition revenue Central Washington University may waive under the state-supported waiver category. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |