Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgette Valle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2258 1993–94 |
Background checks/caretakersBabysitters and caretakers for children under 16, for people with developmental disabilities, and for vulnerable adults may be required to submit to criminal history checks through the Washington State Patrol. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2284 1993–94 |
State forest land managementDeclares a policy to maintain and promote reforestation and development of forest resources and to encourage multiple uses of state forest lands under limited circumstances where growth management planning by a county... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2286 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe amount of the reward that the Department of Natural Resources may offer is increased from $1,000 to $10,000. The reward program does not apply to violations of the forest practices laws or rules. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2293 1993–94 |
School dropoutsThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges will establish a toll-free hotline. The hotline shall provide information on community college programs such as:... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2299 1993–94 |
Operating budgetRevises appropriations for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1995. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2316 1993–94 |
Ethics in public serviceThis measure is designed to implement the recommendations for ethics law reform of the Commission of Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices. The measure would establish new or revised ethics rules; consolidate the rules... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2317 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe limits set by Initiative 134 on contributions by political parties and caucuses of the state Legislature are revised. The limits for contributions by state political parties and by county and legislative committees of... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2336 1993–94 |
Neighborhood revitalizationRedesignates neighborhood reinvestment areas as community empowerment zones. Establishes a program to provide tax credits to a person making contributions to nonprofit organizations that are undertaking community empowerment... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2349 1993–94 |
Publ investmnt/tobacco prdctProhibits the state investment board from making public investments in firms manufacturing tobacco products after January 1, 1995. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2350 1993–94 |
Minor's access to firearmsMakes it a misdemeanor offense if a child gains access to a firearm and a class C felony offense if the child inflicts injury or death on himself or herself or others. Requires warning notices of the punishment for failure to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2386 1993–94 |
Agr/forest lands prop damageProvides that a person who wrongfully causes damage to the lands is liable to the injured party for treble the amount of the damages. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2397 1993–94 |
School sitingDefines a severely noise-impacted area as an area within the sixty-five Level day night (Ldn) contour. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2409 1993–94 |
International trade officesCreates the office of international trade within the office of the governor and appoints a state trade representative to establish a viable, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to the state's international trade efforts.... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2490 1993–94 |
Future teachers scholarshipParticipants in the future teacher conditional scholarship program may repay their service obligations in one of two ways. Participants may teach in the state either in the public schools or in approved education programs. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2502 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1, 1995, it will be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It will also be unlawful for any person to transport another person on a bicycle, or in a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2517 1993–94 |
B&O tax/for-profit hospitalsThe Business and Occupation tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to 1.5 percent. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2518 1993–94 |
Children/firearm protectionProhibits the storage of a firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know that an unsupervised child is likely to gain access. Provides a gross misdemeanor penalty for a violation of the act. Requires... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2586 1993–94 |
Domestic violence victimsDomestic violence shelters will provide prevention and treatment programs to victims of domestic violence, including parenting support, education and conflict resolution skills, and information and referral services. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2599 1993–94 |
Sexual assault preventionSexual assault prevention and awareness assistance, including assistance to schools, in cooperation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, is provided as one of the services to communities by the Department of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2609 1993–94 |
Energy facility sitingRevises the membership of the energy facility site evaluation council. Requires city and county comprehensive plans to include a process for the siting of energy facilities beginning July 1, 1996. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2610 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/schools grnTo protect students and the public from exposure to cancer-causing agents in environmental tobacco smoke, by January 1, 1995, each college, university, and vocational school must adopt and enforce a written policy mandating a... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |