Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Carolyn Edmonds
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1287 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ Extends the prohibition on mandatory local measured telephone service for four years until June 1, 2005. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1094 2001–02 |
Hlth care professional's lic$ Includes the surrender of a health practitioner = s license to practice in lieu of other sanctions specified under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1234 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship law$ Amends state apprenticeship law to conform with federal apprenticeship regulations, and respond to federal recommendations. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1420 2001–02 |
Volunteer fire fighters$ Prohibits an employer from discharging or disciplining a volunteer fire fighter because of leave taken related to a fire alarm or emergency call. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1523 2001–02 |
Cities and towns$ Changes the appeal time for a board of adjustment decision in a code city from ten days to twenty-one days from the date of the action. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 2041 2001–02 |
Boarding/adult family homes$ For violations resulting in a stop placement the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must make an on-site visit to the facility within 15 working days. On-site visits are to be made as soon as appropriate for... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1001 2001–02 |
Public works board projects$ Approves the 2001 list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program. The list includes 46 projects totaling $73.5 million. In addition, $1 million is provided for emergency... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| HB 1133 2001–02 |
Liability/donated labor$ Establishes criteria for public entities to follow when seeking partnerships with businesses or volunteer groups on community improvement projects, including notice of risks and responsibilities and payment of medical aid... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| HB 1093 2001–02 |
Physician license fees$ Raises the $25 annual surcharge on physician licenses to no more than $35 to fund the Impaired Physicians Program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 30, 2001 |
| HB 1076 2001–02 |
Limited medical license$ Repeals the two-year limitation on the duration of a limited license to practice medicine issued to teaching-research staff at the UW School of Medicine. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 2029 2001–02 |
Motor vehicles/VIN inspectn$ Allows licenced motor vehicle dealers to perform physical inspections. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1116 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1426 2001–02 |
Boarding homes$ The boarding home quality improvement program is made voluntary. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1590 2001–02 |
Breastfeeding$ State and local governmental agencies and businesses are encouraged to consider the benefits of providing a private room for mothers to breastfeed their infants. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1309 2001–02 |
Hemodialysis technicians$ The Department of Health is required to establish educational, occupational, and training requirements for hemodialysis technicians. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3168 1999–00 |
Transportation/ferry funding$ Deposits a portion of automobile-related sales tax revenue in the Multimodal Transportation Account. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2454 1999–00 |
Family long-term caregiver$ The Fred Mills Act. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2460 1999–00 |
Community empowerment zonesC Authorizes the designation of an additional Community Empowerment Zone by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to complete the six zones authorized in the original 1993 legislation. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 212, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2663 1999–00 |
Atypical antipsychotic meds$ The Department of Social and Health Services must establish a pilot program to distribute atypical antipsychotic medications to underserved populations through contacts with regional support networks. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2420 1999–00 |
Oil/gas pipeline safetyC Requiring the Utilities and Transportation Commission to develop a hazardous liquid pipeline safety program. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 28, 2000 |