Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Fromhold
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1005 2003–04 |
Long-term energy supplyEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Long-term Energy Supply to study energy supply and demand issues, and to review the state's energy strategy and recommend specific implementation actions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1123 2003–04 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1575 2003–04 |
Electrical boardAdds one outside line worker to the Electrical Board. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1603 2003–04 |
Antiharassment prtctn ordersRequires a petition for an antiharassment protection order to make a prima facie case of harassment before the court may set a hearing on the petition. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2044 2003–04 |
School district leviesExpands the calculation of the levy base for the purposeds of determining school district maximum levy authority. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2332 2003–04 |
Investing in innovation acctCreates the Investing in Innovation Account in order to fund grants awarded by the Washington Technology Center. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2406 2003–04 |
Tribal history curriculumRequires school districts to collaborate with Indian tribes to develop and implement a tribal history and culture curriculum for each grade level. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2415 2003–04 |
Definition of veteranExpands the definition of veteran to include merchant mariners who served aboard an oceangoing vessel operated by the Department of Defense from June 25, 1950, through July 27, 1953, in Korean territorial waters, or from... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2436 2003–04 |
Retired persons prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2471 2003–04 |
Law enforcement lic plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2536 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to "buy-down" reductions that are made to pension benefits when a member retires before age 65. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2541 2003–04 |
Asset smoothing corridorEstablishes a 30 percent limit on the difference between actuarial and market value of assets for purposes of actuarial studies performed on the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2542 2003–04 |
TERS annualized salariesAllows 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2689 2003–04 |
Tx incentives/rural countiesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2921 2003–04 |
Collective bargaining/schoolProhibits dividing an existing appropriate bargaining unit of classified school employees unless the parties agree. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3029 2003–04 |
Mexican consular photo idAuthorizes cities, towns, counties, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and check cashers to accept the matricula consular as a valid form of identification for all purposes for which a driver's license is not... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3090 2003–04 |
Out-of-home placementLimits the definition of out-of-home placement relating to preservation services to placement in a licensed foster family home or group care facility. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3094 2003–04 |
High school skills centerDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction to study and report to the Legislature regarding issues related to high school skills centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3133 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2593 2003–04 |
AnnexationCreates a new means of annexation allowing non-code cities to annex qualifying territory within an urban growth area (UGA). | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2780 2003–04 |
Early learning & child careEstablishes an Early Learning and Child Care Legislative Work Group to make recommendations for developing a strategic vision and specific goals for early learning and child care programs and services in the state. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2546 2003–04 |
Hi-tech tax incentivesExtends the business and occupation tax (B&O) credit for research and development (R&D) spending from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2015. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2004 |
Feb 19, 2004 |
| HB 2437 2003–04 |
Higher education transferProhibits public four-year institutions of higher education from treating credits earned at a community or technical college differently from credits earned at a baccalaureate institution with regard to the number of credits... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 2911 2003–04 |
Students with disabilitiesRequires publishers to provide college instructional materials in an electronic format when requested by an institution for the purpose of accommodating students with disabilities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |