Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sandra Romero
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1519 1999–00 |
Family leaveProvides that, in addition to other family leave to which the employee is entitled under chapter 49.78 RCW or federal law, an employee is entitled to ten work days of family leave during any twelve-month period to: (1)... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1534 1999–00 |
Presidential electorsElectoral votes for president and vice-president must be allocated based on their proportional share of the state-wide popular vote. The allocation must be made in whole numbers only, with fractions one-half or greater being... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1540 1999–00 |
Election manuals$ County auditors are required to develop a written election procedures manual. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1541 1999–00 |
Election costs$ The state must pay a prorated share of primary or general election costs in even-numbered years when state officers or measures are on the ballot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1545 1999–00 |
Campaign financeAny county with a population of 1 million or more, or city with a population of 500,000 or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elective office voluntarily agrees to abide by limitations on the... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1557 1999–00 |
Building code councilThe state director of fire protection is added to the list of members included as ex-officio, non-voting members. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1573 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreters/licensingDesignates licensing standards for interpreters for the deaf. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1586 1999–00 |
State emplyee suggestn awardLaws are rewritten providing various programs awarding state employees for suggesting ways to save money and increase revenue collections. 1. Productivity Board. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1590 1999–00 |
Contraceptive health benefts$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1601 1999–00 |
Courts & schools cooperationC Requires that educational programs in county juvenile detention facilities emphasize raising the juveniles = reading skills to the sixth grade level. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1604 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingCounties, cities, and code cities are prohibited from precluding by zoning the siting of designated manufactured homes that meet the state energy code in areas designated for single-family residential uses. Local governments... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1605 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingFinds that manufactured housing built to federal standards should not be prohibited or restrained beyond restraints or prohibitions placed on site-built single-family residences, either through personal or public restrictions,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1612 1999–00 |
Geoduck diver licensesProvides that, after July 1, 1999, the director shall issue no new geoduck diver licenses unless fewer than fifty persons are eligible for renewal. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1628 1999–00 |
Humanitarian relief councilCreates a humanitarian relief council comprised of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the secretary of state. Requires the council to determine which disasters and hardships qualify for state support and how much the... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1665 1999–00 |
Tobacco use & distributionDeclares that tobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. Declares that violation of this provision is grounds for the termination or nonrenewal... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1680 1999–00 |
Puget Sound salmon recoveryDeclares that the purpose of the Puget Sound salmon and river conservation program is to establish a network of key habitats that, in combination with existing regulatory and nonregulatory efforts, provides a stable base to... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1690 1999–00 |
Rural economic growthC Provides that at least 75 percent of discretionary funds through the Job Skills Program be targeted to businesses in rural distressed areas. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1717 1999–00 |
Forfeited tobacco productsProvides that, when cigarettes or other tobacco products are forfeited under chapter 82.24 RCW, these products must be promptly destroyed in a manner established by the department. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1746 1999–00 |
Municipal judge electionsC Requires an appointed municipal court judge to stand for election for a four-year term at the next general election following his or her appointment. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1765 1999–00 |
Students/malicious harassmntIn addition to having and implementing a policy on sexual harassment, school districts must have a similar policy to address malicious harassment. The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must develop criteria for use by... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1767 1999–00 |
Building codes$ Removes rulemaking authority for the Plumbing Code and Standards from the State Building Code Council and gives it to the Department of Labor and Industries. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1769 1999–00 |
Residental rental propertyC Revises the repair and deduct limits under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1771 1999–00 |
State pension policy/fundingDeclares an intent to articulate the fiduciary responsibilities of the trustees and others who oversee the public retirement systems. The legislature also intends to promote effective monitoring of public retirement systems by... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1778 1999–00 |
Urban/community forestryAdditional legislative findings are made relating to the documented loss of tree cover and vegetation in western Washington, the costs of such loss, the value of urban trees in providing habitat for endangered and threatened... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1785 1999–00 |
Eminent domain appraisr feesC Increases the amount a land owner can receive for evaluation expenditures when his or her land is being taken in eminent domain proceedings. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |