Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by June Leonard
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1767 1993–94 |
Comm & techn college coachesThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, in consultation with the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, will encourage minimum standards for intercollegiate coaches. Three minimum standards are... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2268 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsThe Department of Corrections is allowed to contract with Washington State businesses to provide specific goods and services otherwise provided by foreign or out-of-state suppliers. The department, together with business and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2281 1991–92 |
Passenger train crew sizeThe provisions are deleted that require passenger, mail, or express trains of four or more cars to have a crew consisting of at least five persons. New provisions are added that prohibit state regulatory agencies from... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2350 1991–92 |
General assistance programsRecovery of interim assistance duplicate payments is enhanced by treating such payment as a debt due the state and subject to available legal remedies. Resource eligibility is based upon resource limitations consistent with... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2874 1991–92 |
Funeral expensesThe department may consider the assets of surviving children and parents of adult decedents when determining whether a decedent is eligible for state burial assistance. The department shall establish a maximum level for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2263 1991–92 |
Correctnl facility referncesReferences in statutes to specific correctional facilities, such as the state penitentiary, are replaced with the term "a state correctional facility." All references to the "Board of Prison Terms and Parole" are eliminated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2333 1991–92 |
Guide and service dogsThe Governor's committee on disability issues and employment, in conjunction with other organizations involved with the blind and physically disabled, will study and make recommendations on improving enforcement of the white... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1198 1991–92 |
Electrical facility locationThe authority to grant a franchise for electrical transmission lines on a right-of-way is expanded to include placing such lines under the right-of-way. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |