Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2664 2001–02 |
Wildlife conservatn foundatn$ Authorizes the creation of the Washington Wildlife Conservation Foundation. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2675 2001–02 |
Wild animals/private ownersDeclares an intent of the state of Washington to protect the public against the health and safety risks that dangerous wild animals pose to the community and to protect the welfare of individual animals held in private... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2687 2001–02 |
Hazardous materialProvides that a truck transporting soil, sediment, or waste materials containing hazardous substances above natural background at the facility where a remedial action is occurring must be covered so as to prevent accidental... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2546 2001–02 |
School sex educationAll public schools and publicly-funded entities under a community network's plan or a TANF plan that provide sexuality or abstinence education must provide only medically and scientifically accurate information. "Medically and... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2567 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid for grandfathered school districts is also increased by 4 percent. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2599 2001–02 |
Offender work programs$ Prohibits any offender convicted of a sex offense or any offense involving a minor child from participating in a work crew near the grounds where minor children are present. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2614 2001–02 |
Commercial tele solicitation$ Prohibits telephone solicitors from interfering with the ability of caller identification devices or services to provide information about the caller to the recipient of the call. | Toni Lysen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2475 2001–02 |
SentencingRevises provisions relating to sentencing of offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2363 2001–02 |
Computer games$ The selling, renting or permitting to be sold or rented to a minor, a video game with a rating of ? Mature @ or ? For Adults Only @ that depicts violence against a public law enforcement officer is guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2377 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprty$ Requires a conviction of the owner before property may be forfeited under certain forfeiture statutes. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2409 2001–02 |
Law enforcement memorialCreates the law enforcement memorial account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the sale of special license plates for the law enforcement memorial, less the administration and collection costs incurred... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2423 2001–02 |
Green lanesDeclares that green lanes will be for the exclusive or preferential use of the following vehicles when such limitations will increase the efficient use of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy resources: (1)... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1009 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1025 2001–02 |
Fair fundRequires that, on July 1, 2001, the state treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the general fund to the fair fund. On July 1, 2002, and on each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer an amount... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1026 2001–02 |
Correctional facilities$ Authorizes certain employees of the Department of Corrections under some circumstances to use reasonable force to detain, search, or remove a person. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1030 2001–02 |
Clean altrntve fuel vehiclesTax incentives are created in four Washington excise tax categories: Business and Occupation, Retail Sales, Use, and Motor Vehicle Fuel. 1) Business and Occupation Tax : Employers taxable under the Business and Occupation... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1031 2001–02 |
High-occupancy vhcl lanesFinds that the goals of the state and federal clean air acts will be advanced by extending the use of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes to federally certified clean-fuel vehicles as long as the vehicles are not a significant... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1043 2001–02 |
PERS plan 1$ Allows members of the Public Employees Retirement System plan 1 (PERS 1) with 30 years of service credit to earn additional service credit during the period between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2005. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1044 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ For PERS, SERS, and TRS 2/3 retirees, converts from five months to 867 hours the amount of time the retiree may work without a reduction in retirement allowance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1046 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ For the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, reduces member contribution rates, establishes a new cost of living adjustment and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1049 2001–02 |
TERS plan 1$ Temporarily lifts the statutorily established limit of 30 years of service credit for members of the Teachers Retirement System plan 1 (TRS 1), and allows members to earn additional service credit during the period between... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1051 2001–02 |
Retirement systemsAuthorizes annual increases in retirement allowances. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1054 2001–02 |
Third-party visitation$ Allows a third party to petition the court for visitation with a child if certain criteria are met. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1056 2001–02 |
Teacher information$ The Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee (LEAP) must convene a workgroup to explore the feasibility of a central repository for teacher education and experience information and make recommendations for... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1072 2001–02 |
LEOFF risk program$ Creates a local government risk pool and risk assumption program to reduce medical costs for LEOFF 1 employers. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |