Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1104 1997–98 |
Postretirement employmentLimitations on Post-Retirement Employment . For PERS and TRS, a person is considered to be a retiree when his or her benefit begins to accrue. The benefit begins to accrue the first day of the calendar month following the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1378 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportunityIn finding that school districts must provide instructional programs to students who are academically at-risk, or who have been disciplined due to behavioral problems, and acknowledging that their learning needs vary, entrance... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1586 1997–98 |
State investment brd operatnThe State Investment Board is authorized to create corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The board is permitted to create these entities for the purposes of transferring, acquiring, holding,... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1777 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemThe timelines for the availability of the assessments are modified. Reading, writing, communications, and mathematics (Goal 1 and Mathematics of Goal 2): The elementary assessments must be available as under current law by the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1778 1997–98 |
Certificated staff salariesSpecial education certificated instructional staff are included with basic education certificated instructional staff in determining a school district = s average salary for state allocation purposes. The state salary... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1810 1997–98 |
Education centersThe restriction on SPI actions to fund new or expanded education center programs is modified. SPI must fund additional centers if directed to do so by the Legislature through the budget act, even if the appropriation does not increase. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2146 1997–98 |
Claims against UWCustody of the University of Washington self-insurance fund is transferred from the treasurer to the university. Provisions regarding the State Investment Board are eliminated. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2258 1997–98 |
Supplemental operatng budgetThe 1995-97 operating budget is revised. State general fund appropriations are increased by $100 million, for a total of $17.711 billion. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3074 1997–98 |
DSHS monthly allowancesDirects the department to establish a uniform monthly allowance for clothing, personal maintenance, and necessary incidentals for all individuals residing in state-funded residential facility beds. Directs the department to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2928 1997–98 |
Nursing home payment ratesEstablishes a new system for establishing nursing home payment rates. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2875 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityRequires that every employer who offers benefits to any of its full-time employees shall offer the same benefits to all part-time employees on a prorated basis by prorating the employer's share of the premium contribution.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2621 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance/low-incomeDirects the commissioner, in consultation with insurers authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, to establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons obtain the mandatory minimum motor... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2627 1997–98 |
Supplemntl operating budgetProvides supplemental appropriations. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2592 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingThe bill directs the Governor to negotiate a waiver of Title XIX rules with the federal government. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2593 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageRequires every policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage to provide coverage for maternity care, including hospital, surgical, or medical care under the same terms and conditions... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |