Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2351 1993–94 |
Stray logs recoveryThe existing log patrol statutes are repealed, and a new log recovery procedure is established. A person who chooses to recover stray logs must do so in a way that does not damage beaches, tidelands or other property and that... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2447 1993–94 |
Early childhood educ & assisA number of changes are made to the statutes governing ECEAP to reflect changes in and growth of the program since 1985. The term "preschool" is changed to "early childhood." References to the federal Head Start program's... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2294 1993–94 |
Student transportatn leviesSchool districts are authorized to raise levies for two years for the purchase or major repairs of school buses. These transportation levies are specifically excluded from the levy lid. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2662 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste feesThe hazardous waste education fee shall not be imposed on potential generators of hazardous wastes for one year (1994). The penalty of three times the amount of the unpaid fee is replaced with the lower penalties used for... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2414 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraint syChildren under three years of age must be restrained by a restraint system that meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is secured in accordance with the restraint seat manufacturer's instructions.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2266 1993–94 |
Publ works board prjct loansA list of 48 proposed projects has been developed by the Public Works Board for legislative approval. The list of projects total $44.8 million and a $1.0 million loan pool for emergency public works projects. | Thomas Moak (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1604 1993–94 |
Econ/rev forecast supervisorRequires the supervisor, on April 10th of the odd-numbered years, to review the most recent forecast and provide the council with any available updated economic and revenue forecast information. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1607 1993–94 |
Early retirementProvides for the reduction of retirement allowance by one percent per year between the age at retirement and the normal age of retirement. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1663 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizensLimits the taxable value of residential property for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1682 1993–94 |
Aerospace workers assistanceProvides help to families and workers in aerospace impact areas to make the transition through economic difficulties and provide services to assist workers to gain marketable skills. Makes an appropriation of one million... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1695 1993–94 |
Port districtsEvery county-wide port district that has a population of less than 500,000 or more than one million shall be divided into three or five commissioner districts. In county-wide port districts with a population over one million,... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1763 1993–94 |
Self-esteem curriculumRequires the inclusion in curricula for future teachers of ways to enhance the self-esteem of common school students. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1764 1993–94 |
Student voluntr commun servcCommon schools serving students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer opportunities for students to do volunteer community service. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1788 1993–94 |
Airport siting and fundingRemoves airport siting decisions from local governments and requires the state air transportation commission to assume that responsibility. Repeals RCW 53.08.350. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1859 1993–94 |
Runaways/emergency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to fund shelters for runaway and homeless youth. Local government must provide a 50 percent match for the state funds. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1863 1993–94 |
Referenda ballot titlesEstablishes form and content requirements for ballot titles for state and local referenda. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1897 1993–94 |
Mental healthThe Secretary of DSHS must adopt rules to eliminate duplication between regional support networks and the state, shift administrative requirements to an outcome based system and apply those requirements to mental health issues... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1914 1993–94 |
At-risk children assistanceAny volunteer, including a volunteer organization, may assist a public agency, with the agency's approval, in a collaborative program for serving the needs of at-risk youth. Such programs are to be established in accordance... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |