Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2024 1995–96 |
Tenant deposits/interestRequires a landlord of any mobile home park with twenty-five or more lots to pay interest on any money paid to the landlord by a tenant as a deposit. Requires the funds to be placed in the mobile home park relocation fund.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2025 1995–96 |
Vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.100 to increase the award for damages for a manufacturer's failure to comply with a court's decree to replace or repurchase a vehicle from twenty-five to one hundred dollars for each day. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2079 1995–96 |
Rape of a childRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to provide an additional twenty-four months to a sentence for rape of a child if the victim becomes pregnant as a result of the rape. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2098 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2139 1995–96 |
911 communications fundingImplements the recommendations contained in the report to the legislature dated July 1, 1995, entitled "Enhanced 911 Excise Taxes" to insure long-term funding of the enhanced 911 emergency telephone systems. Grants immunity... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2141 1995–96 |
County audit systemsAuthorizes counties to establish an audit committee to develop and maintain an internal and external audit system. Designates the membership of the committee. Authorizes counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2148 1995–96 |
Foreign orgs/license platesAuthorizes special license plates for vehicles registered to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Exempts the vehicles from the regular motor vehicle license fees. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2166 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeDeclares that consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under the act. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2185 1995–96 |
Sentencing guidelines commsnIncreases the membership of the commission from sixteen to seventeen to add the proposed new member. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2193 1995–96 |
PERS I separationRevises RCW 41.40.150 relating to public employees' retirement system plan I members who separate from service without withdrawing their contributions from the retirement system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1165 1995–96 |
Excise & property taxesLimited liability companies are added to the list of organizations defined as persons or companies in the business and occupation tax law. Managers of limited liability companies may be held personally responsible for any... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1547 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs compThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1673 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax deferral program is expanded to allow persons who are 60 years of age to apply for the program. The income threshold for the deferral program is increased to $34,000. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1809 1995–96 |
Naturopaths' authorityNurses and licensed practical nurses are authorized to work under the direction of a naturopathic physician, consistent with their scopes of practice. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission establishes rules for RNs who... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1156 1995–96 |
Educational foundationsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to hire a contractor to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations for the establishment and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1425 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1858 1995–96 |
Crime victims advocacy offceThe Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is established by statute in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1081 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1189 1995–96 |
Crim history informtn dissemEmployer Requested Background Checks : Employers may request background checks from the Washington State Patrol electronically as well as in writing. Fingerprint Identification Account : All receipts from incremental charges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |