Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2419 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS/ killed in actionRemoves the early retirement reduction on the survivor benefit paid to a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 who is killed in the course of employment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2439 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2469 2003–04 |
Prescription drug purchaseState agencies administering a state purchased health care program are authorized to purchase drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies or wholesalers. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2478 2003–04 |
Underground petroleum tanksIncreases the fee paid by heating oil dealers from six-tenths of one cent per gallon of heating oil to one and two-tenths cents per gallon of heating oil to cover rising claim costs. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2479 2003–04 |
Solid fuel burning devicesChanges the size of particulates measured when determining if restrictions on the use of solid fuel burning devices should be instituted. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2696 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2720 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentRemoves a limitation that, among public institutions of higher education, only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer training for certification as a school superintendent. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2783 2003–04 |
Nonprofit orgs property taxProvides a property exemption for real and personal property used by a qualified nonprofit organization so long as the property is used to assist startup and expanding businesses. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2808 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesAuthorizes a pilot High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes project on State Route 167. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2818 2003–04 |
Homeless family servicesCreates the Homeless Families Services Fund Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2846 2003–04 |
Unlawful use of a hookMakes unlawful the intentional use of a hook in a way that could be reasonably foreseen to pierce the flesh or mouth of a bird or mammal. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3020 2003–04 |
Oil spill managementRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3112 2003–04 |
Marine fuel facilitiesDirects the Department of Ecology to work with stakeholders to develop a report describing fueling practices and regulations for covered vessels and ships, and report recommendations and findings by December 15, 2004. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3164 2003–04 |
Trans innovative partnershipAuthorizes a new public-private partnership law for transportation projects. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3183 2003–04 |
State patrol wagesRequires, for state patrol officers, bargaining for wages and wage-related matters with the Governor's designee and bargaining non-wage matters with the State Patrol. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3212 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates a nominating primary that uses party ballots and voluntary party registration. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2384 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsProhibits a city from assuming jurisdiction over all or part of a water-sewer district serving a population greater than five thousand residents and containing, within its boundaries, the territory of two or more cities, or... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2823 2003–04 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesProvides tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles and electric powered vehicles. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2940 2003–04 |
Employment leaveMakes certain employees entitled to take up to four hours of leave per calendar quarter to participate in parent-teacher school conferences. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3002 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningPermits the Governor to enact a temporary statewide ban on outdoor burning during an extreme fire hazard. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3042 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolAuthorizes adult family homes to individually or jointly self-insure, jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations, and participate in state contracts, including... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3114 2003–04 |
Disability boardsRestricts voting for Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 disability boards to members retired from an employer within the county or city jurisdiction of the board. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3206 2003–04 |
Residential habilitationProvides that the secretary may not transfer, change, or otherwise alter a placement decision of a resident of any residential habilitation center as defined in RCW 71A.20.020 except as provided in this act. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| HB 2446 2003–04 |
Government payment agreementThe authority of state and local governments to enter into "swap" agreements is extended indefinitely. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 3113 2003–04 |
Ferry employeesRequires the Washington State Ferries and ferry workers to bargain over changes in past practices of the ferry system management that are related to mandatory subjects of bargaining. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |