Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Carolyn Edmonds
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2639 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsC Creates a hearsay exception for certain statements made by vulnerable adults. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2641 1999–00 |
Ferry joint task forceRequires the joint task force on ferries to report to the full legislature at the beginning of the 2001 legislative session. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2659 1999–00 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises provisions concerning the nursing facility payment system. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2547 1999–00 |
TANFA TANF recipient with a child over three months of age may volunteer to work in a licensed child care facility for 20 hours per week and meet their work activity participation requirements. The TANF volunteer and his or her... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2550 1999–00 |
Washington answers! programThe Washington Answers! program is created. The Director may award grants from the Washington Answers! account for the purpose of improving agency customer service. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2551 1999–00 |
Property tax creditC Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2553 1999–00 |
Campaign reformDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to alter the existing system of campaign finance for legislative and gubernatorial campaigns, which system: (1) Allows elected officials and challengers to accept large campaign... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2555 1999–00 |
Sex offendersA sex offender classified as a risk level II or III is prohibited from camping or sleeping in a public park or a playground between dusk and 6 a.m. In addition, level II and III sex offenders may not reside or maintain a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2568 1999–00 |
Civil service reformEnacts the civil service reform act of 2000. Repeals provisions of chapters 41.06, 41.56, and 41.64 RCW. Repeals RCW 28B.16.015. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2570 1999–00 |
Boarding homes advsry boardThe secretary of the department is responsible for licensing boarding homes and is authorized to designate an advisory board on matters affecting the boarding home program. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2575 1999–00 |
Naturopathic physiciansPractitioners of naturopathy may refer to themselves as naturopathic physicians, and naturopathy may also be known as naturopathic medicine. But naturopathic physicians may not employ the term acupuncture. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2592 1999–00 |
Domestic violnc/unemply compAuthorizes compensation when the claimant has qualified under RCW 50.20.050(2)(d) and the claimant is temporarily unable to actively search for employment because the claimant is seeking safety or relief for the claimant or... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2480 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryMakes an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state wildlife account to the department of fish and wildlife solely to operate Reiter pond hatchery. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2489 1999–00 |
Financial privacy lawsDeclares that every financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers' personal information,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2501 1999–00 |
School safety grant programDeclares an intent to provide a program of grants to enhance security in schools throughout Washington within available funding, targeted to schools with the greatest need for security personnel and with the most efficient and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2502 1999–00 |
Fire fightr occupatnl diseasDeclares that heart problems, including atrial fibrillations, that are experienced within one day of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances are presumed to be occupationally related for industrial insurance... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2503 1999–00 |
School emplyee retiremnt sysDeclares that all classified employees who first become employed by an employer in an eligible position on or after September 1, 2000, have the irrevocable option of membership in plan 2 or plan 3. Repeals RCW 41.35.610. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2442 1999–00 |
Firearms confiscationEstablishes provisions relating to confiscation and forfeiture of firearms of persons arrested for certain alcohol-related offenses. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |