Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Wolfe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2497 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThree years are added to the presumptive sentence range if the manufacturing of methamphetamine either: (1) occurs in a structure or vehicle where a child less than 16 years old is present; or (2) causes a child under the age... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2503 1999–00 |
School emplyee retiremnt sysDeclares that all classified employees who first become employed by an employer in an eligible position on or after September 1, 2000, have the irrevocable option of membership in plan 2 or plan 3. Repeals RCW 41.35.610. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2471 1999–00 |
Mobil home/landlord-tenantC Removes the requirement that a mobile home park landlord can expel a mobile home, manufactured home, or park model that is located within a mobile home park solely on fire and safety concerns. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2472 1999–00 |
Mobile home relocation asstC Allows funds in the Mobile Home Relocation Fund to be used for other home ownership expenses. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2473 1999–00 |
Mobile home park managersEstablishes a certification program for managers of mobile home parks. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2401 1999–00 |
Conservation futuresProvides that, for the purpose of acquiring conservation futures as well as other rights and interests in real property pursuant to RCW 84.34.210 and 84.34.220, a county may levy an amount not to exceed ten cents per thousand... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2413 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceC Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2349 1999–00 |
Check cashers and sellersCheck cashers must disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) on individual small loans. They also must disclose the APR on a typical small loan in all advertising. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2361 1999–00 |
Prescription drug programEstablishes the low-cost prescription drug program to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to qualifying residents of the state. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2362 1999–00 |
Health ins/indvl & small grpThe standards governing health benefit plans in the individual market are changed as follows: New individual enrollees must be meet a six-month preexisting condition waiting period. Individuals moving between group care plans... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2373 1999–00 |
Child care/early educ officeCreates the Office of Child Care and Early Education as an executive branch agency with the following responsibilities: $ administer child care and early learning programs; $ standardize audits, oversight visits, performance... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1020 1999–00 |
PERS plan 1 separationProvides that a member who: (1) Separates from service on or after January 1, 1999; and (2) attains the age of fifty with at least twenty years of service prior to separation; and (3) is not retired as of the effective date of... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1033 1999–00 |
Public transportation infoA new discretionary exclusion is created from the requirement that public records be available for public inspection and copying. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1044 1999–00 |
Noise wall retrofit projectsRevises provisions authorizing department of transportation expenditures for environmental retrofit projects. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1045 1999–00 |
Cooperating teachers$ If funding to pay stipends to public school teachers who are supervising student teachers is included in the budget, the money will be distributed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) . | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1090 1999–00 |
Fair fund appropriationMakes an appropriation of six million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for the purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. Of this amount, up to two million dollars shall be... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1099 1999–00 |
National guard health beneftAllows Washington national guard and retired guard members to purchase health benefits from the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB), excluding dental insurance, life insurance, liability insurance, and accidental death and... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1104 1999–00 |
Small loansAuthorizes financial institutions to make a small loan by advancing moneys on the security of a postdated check or draft delivered at the time, provided the time period between the date the loan is granted and the postdated... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1105 1999–00 |
Small loansRegulates the making of small loans by check cashers and sellers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1107 1999–00 |
Credit reports use/insurersRequires that prior to obtaining a credit report on any person, an insurer shall disclose to the person the intention of the insurer to obtain the credit report. If the person requests that the insurer not obtain the credit... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1108 1999–00 |
Consumer credit reportsIn addition to other information a credit reporting agency is prohibited from including in a credit report under Washington law, a credit report cannot include insurance related inquiries. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1179 1999–00 |
School emergency preparednes$ Public and private schools are encouraged to do emergency management plans that consider violent acts in addition to natural disasters. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1193 1999–00 |
Business recruitmentDeclares that the purpose of the program is to assist local associate development organizations in business recruitment efforts by providing grants to assist in marketing the area to businesses on a national and international basis. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |