Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jennifer Belcher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1167 1991–92 |
Hunger and malnutrition(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Makes an appropriation of twelve million four hundred thousand dollars to increase the number of eligible women, infants, and children served by the special supplemental food program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1226 1991–92 |
Nursing home residentsNursing homes must hold a Medicaid resident's bed for up to four days while the resident is hospitalized. During this period, the nursing home will be reimbursed its full rate for the first three days plus the day of discharge. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1229 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs loansThe Mental Health Practitioners' Loan Repayment Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1230 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs schlrshpThe Mental Health Practitioners' Conditional Scholarship Program is established. Students pursuing degrees in a mental health profession are eligible for the program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1235 1991–92 |
Library services/univ/collgsRequires students at private colleges using the library facilities at public institutions of higher education to pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars. Directs the fees to be placed in the state library resources account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1369 1991–92 |
Permits/licenses fee defintnThe existing recreational immunity statute is amended. If the Department of Wildlife, the Department of Fisheries or the State Parks and Recreation Commission charge a fee for a license or permit issued for statewide use, the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1382 1991–92 |
Child care coordinating commMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to provide funds for the committee. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1388 1991–92 |
Detergent phosphorus contentProvides that, after July 1, 1991, a person may not use, sell, or distribute a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight. Limits the phosphorus percentage by weight in dishwasher detergents to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1410 1991–92 |
Pregnancy/alcohol/drug educThe secretary of the Department of Health will develop public health and education strategies at the state and local level, to prevent and address problems related to the use of controlled substance and alcohol, during and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1412 1991–92 |
Racial disproportn/juv justcThe Legislature will provide for a study to identify the causes of minority disproportionality within the juvenile justice system and to recommend changes. The study will identify key decision points in the juvenile justice... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1432 1991–92 |
Private retirement accountsProvides a supplemental retirement benefit opportunity for teachers and public employees who are members of retirement system plan I and have at least thirty years of service credit. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1453 1991–92 |
Water well regulationRevises provisions regulating water wells. Directs the department of ecology to initiate a pilot project for identifying and tagging existing water wells. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1486 1991–92 |
Pest management proceduresIntegrated pest management is defined as a strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods, including biological, cultural and chemical, in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control of pests and... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1523 1991–92 |
Deaf regional service centrsThe Legislature intends, within available resources, to provide quality human services to deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens by training service providers, ensuring communication accessibility via interpreters and other... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |