Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3114 2003–04 |
Disability boardsRestricts voting for Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 disability boards to members retired from an employer within the county or city jurisdiction of the board. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3142 2003–04 |
Governor's budget submittalThe Governor's budget documents submitted to the Legislature no longer need to classify expeditures at the activity level. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3202 2003–04 |
Water rights and feesIncreases the fees associated with acquiring a water right by a factor of 13. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2363 2003–04 |
Supervision of probationersEliminates the Department of Corrections supervision of certain probationers convicted of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| HB 2843 2003–04 |
Cascadia State UniversityCreates a new regional university effective July 1, 2005: Cascadia State University in Bothell. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| HB 1929 2003–04 |
Eight-year statute of reposeReenacting the eight-year statute of repose for lawsuits brought for damages for injuries caused by health care. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2336 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchExpresses that it is state policy to permit research using human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2359 2003–04 |
Earned release timeChanges the amount of earned release time a county jail may grant to certain offenders confined in a county jail. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2804 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsMakes the following changes relating to actions based on medical malpractice: | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3149 2003–04 |
Higher edu governing boardsProvides that the governing boards of the institutions of higher education of the state of Washington shall have any and all powers necessary to carry out their missions and shall exercise those powers to carry out the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3006 2003–04 |
Budget requestsRevises provisions for submitting budget requests to the director of financial management. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2492 2003–04 |
Felony drug offendersRetroactively applies 2SHB 2338 to any offender convicted of a drug offense and serving a term under the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) grid. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1274 2003–04 |
Tort judgmentsChanges the interest rate on certain judgments to two points above the treasury bill rate, from the current rate which is the higher of 12 percent or four points above the 26-week treasury bill rate. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1647 2003–04 |
Alcohol at universitiesRepeals the prohibition on selling alcohol on the University of Washington campus. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2259 2003–04 |
Compulsory school attendanceMakes truancy petitions under the Becca statutes permissive rather than mandatory. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2267 2003–04 |
Revenue for dedicated fundsEliminates tax credits for insurance guaranty funds. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1054 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingIncludes clergy in the list of mandatory reporters and clarifies when the clergy must report child abuse or neglect. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1082 2003–04 |
Sch emply housing allowanceAuthorizes an eligible school district to provide a housing allowance to certificated and classified employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1129 2003–04 |
Ballot propositionsAllows local officials to make an objective and fair presentation of facts on the impact a ballot proposition may have on the office or agency if such activities are part of the normal and regular conduct of the office or agency. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1176 2003–04 |
School district leviesProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1180 2003–04 |
Prescription drugs/seniorsDeclares an intent to develop a program to promote access to affordable prescription drug coverage to low-income persons who do not otherwise have adequate coverage to purchase necessary and appropriate prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1235 2003–04 |
Operating supp budgetMakes 2001-03 supplemental operating appropriations. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1298 2003–04 |
Retirement/service vestingReduces the required length of service for vesting in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 3 from 10 years to five years. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1366 2003–04 |
Operating budget 2003-05Makes 2003-05 operating appropriations. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1446 2003–04 |
Operating bdgt/consolidationConsolidates state functions that are necessary to implement the 2003-2005 omnibus operating appropriations bill. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |