Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1318 2001–02 |
Psychiatric commitment$ An outpatient commitment process is established using a lower standard than is currently in place for inpatient commitments. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1319 2001–02 |
Prescription drugs$ Expresses a desire to control the rising costs of prescription drugs and make them available to people who cannot currently afford them. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1329 2001–02 |
Vending machines/sales tax$ Food products for human consumption sold in vending machines are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1334 2001–02 |
Cell phones/driving$ Allows a $35 infraction fee to be imposed on a person who drives while using a wireless phone and causes injury to another. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1336 2001–02 |
Humanitarian relief$ Creates the Humanitarian Relief Council which consists of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Secretary of State and is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals affected by disasters and hardships. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1338 2001–02 |
Developmental disabilities$ The Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman is created. The office will operate under contract with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1343 2001–02 |
Public works$ Requires state agencies and local governments to determine which contractor is the lowest responsible bidder when awarding contracts by soliciting information through a questionnaire about each contractor and subcontractor... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1348 2001–02 |
Children of school employees$ Requires districts to permit the children of certificated employees to attend the school to which the employee is assigned. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1360 2001–02 |
Physical therapist asstProvides that the board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person who is practicing as a physical therapist assistant in this state on the effective date of this act, if the board determines that the person... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1372 2001–02 |
TANF/higher education$ Establishes the Higher Education for Lifelong Progress (HELP) program to help college qualified parents eligible for TANF to receive up to 2 years of undergraduate education or training. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1377 2001–02 |
Community development$ Allows a business to receive a tax credit for deposits made in an interest-free account with a community development financial institution, provided the deposit is in an amount of at least $50,000 and remains deposited for... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1378 2001–02 |
Parental/community grants$ Establishes a pilot grant program to promote parent and community involvement in schools. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1390 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health ins$ Maintains Medicaid coverage for individuals with disabilities who go to work and receive earned income. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1399 2001–02 |
Bilingual teachers$ Amends the future teachers conditional scholarship program to allow eligibility for students who wish to gain certification or endorsement as bilingual or English as a 2nd language teachers. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1423 2001–02 |
Schools/contractng for srvcsRequires the contract to also contain a specific clause requiring the contractor to provide to the office of the superintendent of public instruction the same employee information that a school district or educational service... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1424 2001–02 |
Schools/medical refusal$ School districts and private schools must obtain written agreements from employees before requiring the employees to administer oral medications to students. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1430 2001–02 |
TANF/hiring incentives$ Creates a Business & Occupation Tax Credit for business services providers hiring a Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipient for a qualified position. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1431 2001–02 |
Regional job skills programs$ Establishes the Washington Jobs Initiative Program to provide grants to local governments for creating local programs designed to help residents achieve and retain livable wage jobs and supply regional employers with... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1432 2001–02 |
LEOFF death benefitsExtends death benefits to certain surviving spouses under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1439 2001–02 |
Educational staff asscociateProvides that, beginning in the 2001-2002 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social worker, counselors, and... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1452 2001–02 |
Pipeline safety$ Establishes an annual pipeline safety fee payable by every gas company, interstate gas pipeline company and hazardous liquid pipeline company subject to inspection and enforcement by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1455 2001–02 |
Gainful employment$ Defines "gainful employment" for the industrial insurance vocational rehabilitation program as employment in which the worker earns wages that are at least 80 percent of the worker's wages at injury or the minimum wage if greater. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1456 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsProvides that the claim of a worker who is exposed to a hazardous chemical in the course of his or her employment is presumed to be covered by chapter 51.32 RCW if the worker establishes that: (1) He or she suffered harm or... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1457 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceRevises provisions for medical examinations under the industrial insurance system. Repeals RCW 51.32.114. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1466 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship program$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Scholarships have been awarded since 1999. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |