Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Barbara Cothern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2183 1993–94 |
Student conduct task forceA Task Force on Student Conduct is created. The task force is to identify laws, rules and practices that make it difficult for educators to manage their classrooms and schools effectively. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2194 1993–94 |
Youth suicide preventionThere is a legislative finding that youth suicide is one of the most serious phenomena affecting children and should be addressed as a compelling public health and safety problem affecting the future of society. Youth suicide... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2206 1993–94 |
Proprty tax levy omissionsEstablishes procedures for the correction of omissions in property tax levies. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2221 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/deliveryProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may have in his or her possession a pistol, except while accompanied by a parent or guardian or under the supervision of a certified safety instructor at a range. Provides that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2222 1993–94 |
Violent criminals/firearmsProvides that a person convicted of a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010(2) may not have the right to own a firearm restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the secretary of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2234 1993–94 |
Permit applicantsAuthorizes the implementation of a system of processing permit applications where an applicant may pay an additional amount beyond the normal permit fees for the governmental agency to hire temporary staff, or pay overtime... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2247 1993–94 |
First degree burglaryProvides that the offense of first degree burglary entails unlawful entry of a building, instead of the previous reference to unlawful entry of a dwelling. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2248 1993–94 |
Gang assaults penaltiesA person commits third degree assault when, under circumstances not amounting to first or second degree assault, he or she acts in concert with another person in assaulting a single victim and inflicts bodily harm. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2250 1993–94 |
Attention deficit disorderRequires insurance coverage of children with attention deficit disorder. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2272 1993–94 |
Recovered materials transprtRedefines "recovered materials" for purposes of regulation as including wood from a construction or demolition site, food waste, and biosolids. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2279 1993–94 |
Toxic household productsCreates the poison prevention task force. Authorizes the task force to grant extensions and exemptions from compliance with the requirement. Requires the task force to evaluate state-wide poisoning incidence and severity data... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2288 1993–94 |
Safe schools strategy grantsSafe Schools/Safe Communities Grant Program The Department of Community Development is to administer a Safe Schools/Safe Communities grant program that provides resources for community and school-based violence prevention... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2289 1993–94 |
Explosives at school activitRestricts possession of any explosives, small arms ammunition, primer, black powder, pyrotechnics, or incendiary devices. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2298 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsThe bill increases the income eligibility threshold for property tax deferrals from $30,000 to $40,000. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2313 1993–94 |
School provisions revisedProhibits the possession of explosive devices, such as pipe bombs, dynamite caps, or illegal fireworks on school grounds. Authorizes the possession of chemical devices, such as mace or pepper spray, for self-defense purposes.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2316 1993–94 |
Ethics in public serviceThis measure is designed to implement the recommendations for ethics law reform of the Commission of Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices. The measure would establish new or revised ethics rules; consolidate the rules... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2317 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe limits set by Initiative 134 on contributions by political parties and caucuses of the state Legislature are revised. The limits for contributions by state political parties and by county and legislative committees of... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2354 1993–94 |
Coin-operated laundry tax exExcludes coin-operated laundry facilities when such facilities are situated in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2409 1993–94 |
International trade officesCreates the office of international trade within the office of the governor and appoints a state trade representative to establish a viable, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to the state's international trade efforts.... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2415 1993–94 |
Under 21 driving/alcoholProhibits a person under the age of twenty-one to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while having alcohol in his or her system in a concentration of 0.02 or above. Establishes procedures for arrest,... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |