Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1830 1999–00 |
School facilities leviesAuthorizes a school district to impose a regular property tax levy for a two-year period under this act to support the construction of school plant facilities or the purchase, rent, or lease of building space or portable... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1836 1999–00 |
High school graduatn requirmProvides that no school district may issue a high school diploma to any person who by way of age and gender appears to be subject to the United States military selective service act unless: (1) That person displays proof of... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1840 1999–00 |
State voters' pamphletStatutes relating to state voters = pamphlets and candidates = pamphlets are repealed and replaced with a single chapter of law providing for a voters = pamphlet. The basic requirements of existing law are retained, except as... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1841 1999–00 |
State voters' pamphletProvides that, when at least one state-wide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the primary or general election ballot, the secretary of state shall print and distribute a voter's pamphlet. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1855 1999–00 |
BreastfeedingC Makes discrimination on the basis of "nursing mother status" an unfair practice in providing public accommodations. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1861 1999–00 |
Charter schoolsDeclares that a charter school is a public school including one or more of grades kindergarten through twelve, operated by a public benefit nonprofit corporation, according to the terms of a renewable five-year contract... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1865 1999–00 |
LEOFF plan I serviceDefines service for plan 1 members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1868 1999–00 |
Street youth placementThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract for the establishment of HOPE centers in communities across the State. Street youth may be served in a HOPE center for up to thirty days. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1870 1999–00 |
Importance of work/careerCreates the goal four voluntary grant program to aid parents, schools, and communities in their efforts to help students understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect a student's... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1879 1999–00 |
Tax incidence informationC Requires incidence estimates for proposed legislation that changes tax revenue by more than five million per year. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1888 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care designed to maintain and improve their health. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1902 1999–00 |
Flood impactsProvides that, in awarding grants under chapter 86.26 RCW, the department of ecology shall give strong preference to local governments that have: (1) Implemented, or are in the process of implementing, an ordinance that... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1911 1999–00 |
School attendanceDeclares an intent to encourage parents to enroll children between the ages of six and eight years of age in school, and keep them there once those children have been enrolled. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1922 1999–00 |
Employer-provided child care$ Small businesses operating in a distressed area are eligible to receive a tax credit for child care assistance they provide to their employees. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1930 1999–00 |
Small business impct area/txEstablishes a business and occupation tax deferral program designed to assist new, small businesses, located in impact areas, during the initial years of operation. The legislature declares that this limited program serves the... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1934 1999–00 |
Nonhighway fuel tax transferProvides that, upon expiration of the time limited by RCW 82.36.330 for claiming of refunds of tax on marine fuel, the state of Washington shall succeed to the right to such refunds. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1942 1999–00 |
Telephone customer chargesDeclares an intent to protect the consumer from unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges on consumers' telephone bills. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1949 1999–00 |
Wallboard improarDirects the department to adopt occupational safety and health standards that are necessary to address the costs to workers and their families from injuries arising from the material handling of wallboard in construction work.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1964 1999–00 |
Farm fertilizer/herbicde useThe exemption from liability provided by the Model Toxics Control Act to those taking certain actions to grow food crops is expanded. The exemption now also applies to those who, for the purposes of growing food crops:... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1967 1999–00 |
Dedicated education accountCreates the dedicated education account in the state treasury. All receipts from the lottery proceeds described in RCW 67.70.040 and 67.70.240 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1970 1999–00 |
Class size reductionEstablishes the class size reduction voluntary grant program. The purpose of the program is to target state assistance to struggling schools that wish to participate in the program in order to help the students in those... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1975 1999–00 |
Tacoma Narrows bridge projctDeclares that one of the three demonstration projects authorized under RCW 47.20.775 shall be the construction of the new Tacoma Narrows bridge on state route number 16. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1995 1999–00 |
Disabled persons employmentDeclares an intent of this act is to increase employment and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities by providing an incentive to employers to hire such individuals. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1999 1999–00 |
Smoking cessation programThe Department of Health is required to implement a smoking cessation program for Medical Assistance clients by July 1, 2001. The program is allowed to use FDA (Federal Drug Administration) smoking cessation products. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2002 1999–00 |
Vehicle theftThe crime is divided into two degrees. The current elements of the crime C taking the vehicle without permission or riding in it knowing it was taken without permission C become second degree motor vehicle theft, and the crime... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |