Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Fromhold
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2257 2003–04 |
Medical assistanceRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to allow spouses of institutionalized persons receiving medical assistance to retain up to $40,000 in resources. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 26, 2003 |
| HB 2252 2003–04 |
Public assistanceRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to discontinue benefits to General Assistance - Unemployable recipients unless the recipient demonstrates no material improvement in his or her medical or mental condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 2254 2003–04 |
Funding state retirementChanges the method of determining the actuarial value of state retirement plan assets to one that recognizes the variation of a year's investment return from the long-term rate of investment return over a varying period based... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1512 2003–04 |
Game damage to cropsDirects the Fish and Wildlife Commission to either issue one or two antlerless permits per hunter for special hunts to be conducted in areas where the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) has confirmed six incidents of... | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1841 2003–04 |
Family sevices/interventionRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to: identify criteria for funding state-operated or contracted prevention and early intervention services and programs, in consultation with the Family Policy Council; and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 2186 2003–04 |
Plan 3 retirement systemsPermits vested members of the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 3 to make an irrevocable choice to waive all rights to the defined benefit... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1204 2003–04 |
Pension policy select commCreates the Select Committee on Pension Policy, which assumes the duties of the Joint Committee on Pension Policy to recommend pension policies to the Legislature, and the State Actuary Appointment Committee, which appoints... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1721 2003–04 |
DentistryAllows students in accredited dental schools to practice dentistry in Washington under the supervision of a licensed dentist who is a faculty member at a dental school. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 2113 2003–04 |
Financial aid refundsPermits four-year institutions of higher education to adopt tuition refund policies using the same formula the federal government uses for return of financial aid if withdrawing students would pay more back in financial aid... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1001 2003–04 |
VoyeurismAmends the crime of voyeurism to include viewing, photographing or filming the portion of a person's body or undergarments that is covered by clothing and intended to be protected from public view. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| HB 1088 2003–04 |
Illegally parked vehiclesAllows police officers to take custody of a vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety when the vehicle is illegally occupying a zone where parking is limited to certain classes of vehicles. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1427 2003–04 |
EvidenceChanges the traditional corpus delicti rule to a trustworthiness rule, which allows a defendant's confession to be admitted in a criminal proceeding if there is substantial independent evidence that tends to establish the... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1519 2003–04 |
Death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a survivor of a Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System member killed in the course of employment is not subject to an... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 2196 2003–04 |
Agency allotmentsAuthorizes the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to revise allotments on a quarterly basis, rather than an annual basis. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1058 2003–04 |
Foster child educationRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to maximize the educational continuity and achievement for foster children. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1079 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyExpands the definition of "resident student" for purposes of tuition at public colleges and universities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 95, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1292 2003–04 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in the counties of Clark, Kitsap, Kittitas, and Benton/Franklin. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1403 2003–04 |
Exceptional faculty awardReduces the required college match for the community and technical college exceptional faculty awards program from $25,000 to $10,000. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1905 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionAllows non-profit museums and performing arts associations to retain their property tax exemption when they rent their exempt property to others. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1909 2003–04 |
Higher edu credit transferCreates a pilot project between a four-year higher education institution, at least two community or technical colleges, and one or more private career colleges to create standards and processes for transfer based on defined... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2012 2003–04 |
Special services pilot prgrmMakes certain legislative findings regarding the benefits of early intensive invention services. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2076 2003–04 |
Higher edu coordinating brdClarifies and expands the role of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) in strategic planning for higher education. Requires institution-level strategic plans and the HECB's review of new programs and budget requests... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |