Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1532 2005–06 |
Arthritis pilot projectDeclares that the purposes of this act are: (1) To create and foster a statewide pilot project that promotes public awareness and increases knowledge about the causes of arthritis, the importance of early diagnosis and... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1543 2005–06 |
Salmon labelingRequires a person selling salmon at wholesale or retail to identify the country of origin where the salmon was produced or landed. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1547 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund grants is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1550 2005–06 |
Low-income studentsAppropriates $2 million from the State General Fund to support community volunteer mentors of high school students selected as achiever scholars. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1551 2005–06 |
MethamphetamineAppropriates the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to Snohomish county for the purposes of funding a law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1556 2005–06 |
Community college boardsRequires Boards of Trustees for community colleges to include at least one member from business and one member from labor. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1568 2005–06 |
Activation of national guardChanges the circumstances under which the Governor may order the National Guard into the active service of the state. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1571 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentRevises the nursing facility payment system. Declares that the insurance component rate allocation corresponds to the labor and industries workers' compensation insurance and property and casualty insurance premiums paid by a... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1573 2005–06 |
Linked deposit programDeclares an intent that funds provided under the linked deposit program shall be used to create jobs and economic opportunity as well as to remedy the problem of a lack of access to capital by minority and women's business enterprises. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1575 2005–06 |
Small business purchasesCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for investments in computer equipment by small businesses. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1576 2005–06 |
Small business job creationCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $650 per year per newly created full-time employment position for independently owned and operated businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1583 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1586 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer policies for the purpose of promoting diversity on their campuses. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1589 2005–06 |
WorkFirstExtends to 24 months the period of time that a WorkFirst program participant may engage in vocational educational training as a work activity. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1592 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1594 2005–06 |
Investment boardCreates the Washington Growing Business Fund to invest in Washington based companies using at least $500 million of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) portfolio and to be managed in accordance with WSIB's investment... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1608 2005–06 |
Potato commissionCreates a separate statute governing the Washington State Potato Commission. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1623 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates a Life Sciences Discovery Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1626 2005–06 |
Family care lawRevises family care law. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1645 2005–06 |
Student transportation/fuelsProvides tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles as part of a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1659 2005–06 |
Equitable opportunityCreates the Joint Select Committee on Equitable Opportunity for all to study efforts underway for the implementation of action items recommended by the Multi-Ethnic Think Tank and to report back to the Legislature. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1662 2005–06 |
Academy of sciencesDirects the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University to serve as co-chairs of an organizing committee to create a Washington Academy of Sciences (Academy) and file articles of incorporation by... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1663 2005–06 |
Intervention servicesCreates the Prevention and Intervention Investment Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1670 2005–06 |
Indoor smokingProvides that, where a designated smoking area, including a lounge or lounge area, is provided for in a place where bingo is conducted for a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization as authorized under chapter 9.46 RCW,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |