Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Fromhold
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1432 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesProhibits the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) from dividing an existing appropriate bargaining unit of classified school employees unless the parties agree. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1113 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devicesMakes unauthorized possession of a signal preemption device a misdemeanor offense. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1100 2005–06 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1447 2005–06 |
Instant runoff votingEstablishes a five-year instant runoff voting (IRV) pilot project conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) to examine the use of IRV as a local option for nonpartisan offices in any qualifying city. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1560 2005–06 |
Comm college tuition waiversAuthorizes a community or technical college to deduct tuition owed on behalf of apprentices from the amount of a training contract with an apprentice organization. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1268 2005–06 |
Stem cell researchEstablishes the Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to develop guidelines for conducting research on human embryonic stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| HB 1319 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseContinues the portion of a Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 benefit that was granted to a divorcing spouse for the life of that spouse, rather than ending the benefit when the member dies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1325 2005–06 |
Military service creditPermits survivors or members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 or 3 (PERS 2/3), Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1321 2005–06 |
TRS average final compensatnAllows Certified Educational Staff Associates in the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 who earn less than a full year of service credit each school year to annualize their salaries for calculating average final compensation. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 12, 2005 |
| HB 1323 2005–06 |
Pension policy committeeAdds one of the two Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP) members representing retired members to the executive committee. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 12, 2005 |
| HB 1154 2005–06 |
Mental health parityRequires group health insurance plans to provide the same amounts and terms of coverage for mental health services as is provided for medical and surgical services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 9, 2005 |
| HB 2459 2003–04 |
Supp operating budgetMaking supplemental operating appropriations. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 276, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| HB 3103 2003–04 |
Higher educationRestates the overall purpose of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB). | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 275, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| HB 2537 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireCreates the "Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2" (PSERS 2) and specifically lists the job classes of full-time, fully compensated members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 (PERS 2/3) that... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2534 2003–04 |
State patrol death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, Plan 2 with at least 10 years of service who is killed in the course of employment is not subject to an early retirement actuarial reduction. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2535 2003–04 |
Service credit purchasePermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to purchase up to 5 years of service credit. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2693 2003–04 |
Taxation of timberAllows counties to impose a 4 percent excise tax on timber harvested from public lands. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2381 2003–04 |
Higher edu institutionsDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to develop consumer protection information regarding unauthorized and substandard degree-granting institutions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 1572 2003–04 |
Failure to pay small claimsRequires the court to add the costs of enforcing the judgment, including reasonable attorney's fees, to a small claims judgment when the losing party fails to timely pay the judgment. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2382 2003–04 |
Hghr edu articulatn/transferRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to: | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2383 2003–04 |
Hghr edu part-time facultyPermits institutions of higher education to collectively bargain paydates for part-time academic faculty that coincide with all the paydates used for full-time faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2453 2003–04 |
New motor vehicle taxationExempts new car dealers from business and occupation tax on wholesales of new motor vehicles to other new car dealers. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2538 2003–04 |
Minimum monthly retirementEstablishes a minimum benefit of $1,000 per month, before optional reductions, for the Teachers' Retirement System and the Public Employees' Retirement Plan 1 members with at least 25 years of service and who have been retired... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2708 2003–04 |
Prospective teacher schlrshpAmends a current teacher conditional scholarship program to include a priority for potential teachers in math, science, technology, or special education. Other criteria include bilingual ability and willingness to teach in... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |