Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Fromhold
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1195 2003–04 |
Rock climbingAdds "rock climbing" to those specified outdoor recreational activities for which landowners who open their lands without charge are given immunity from civil liability if a recreational user of the land is injured or killed... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1445 2003–04 |
Vehicle manufacturer/dealerDefines the relationship between automobile manufacturers and new auto dealers as to the sale of dealerships, dealer reimbursement for warranty work and incentive programs, and dealers selling multiple brands of new autos. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1466 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1564 2003–04 |
County treasurerModifies various county treasurer provisions. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 2403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining$ Establishes procedures for exclusive bargaining representatives of faculty at the public four-year institutions of higher education to collectively bargain with the board of regents or trustees over wages, hours, and terms... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 2867 2001–02 |
Aquatic pesticide applicatn$ Sets a maximum $300 permit fee for discharge permits developed after a recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 2914 2001–02 |
Financial aid account$ Creates a state financial aid account to ensure that all appropriations designated for financial aid through statewide student financial aid programs are made available to students and to prevent unexpended financial aid... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2060 2001–02 |
Low-income housing$ Imposes a $10 surcharge on recording fees for recordings of real property documents. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2308 2001–02 |
Recycling & waste reduction$ Requires the Department of General Administration to work with the construction industry to develop guidelines for implementing on-site construction waste management planning. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2498 2001–02 |
Industrial land banks$ Extends the industrial land bank pilot program through December 31, 2007 for all counties meeting the specified criteria (Clark, Whatcom, Lewis, Grant, & Whatcom). | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2574 2001–02 |
Children's system of care$ Requires the secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish demonstration sites for a system of care for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2732 2001–02 |
Subsidized health care$ Provides retroactive relief for nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals for business and occupation taxes on payments for health benefits under medicare, medical assistance, children's health, or the basic health plan. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2765 2001–02 |
Timber & forest land$ Clarifies when timber management plans are required and the timelines for their submission. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 3011 2001–02 |
Local effort assistance$ Creates the Joint Task Force on Local Effort Assistance, which is charged with analyzing whether the purpose of the local effort assistance program is being met and making recommendations. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2357 2001–02 |
Community renewal$ Allows a city, town, or county to provide financial or technical assistance to a person or public body that is used to create or retain jobs, a substantial portion of which is for persons of low income. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2425 2001–02 |
Comm economic rvtlztn board$ Directs the interest earnings generated by the Public Worlds Trust Fund (PWTF) and Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Program accounts to be sued to fund public facilities through the CERB Program. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2568 2001–02 |
School for the deaf$ Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to investigate incidents at the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) involving alleged child abuse and neglect and make recommendations to preserve the health... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2807 2001–02 |
Promise scholarships$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2536 2001–02 |
Sch dis emplys/health care$ The Health Care Authority (HCA) may charge a composite rate for participating school district employees as long as the family size of these employees does not adversely impact the HCA's insurance account. K-12 employees... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 2841 2001–02 |
Higher ed coordinating board$ The Governor is required to appoint at least one student to the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The student member is appointed for a one-year term. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 1741 2001–02 |
Blind vendors/hlth benefits$ The Public Employee' Benefits Board will provide health insurance benefits for blind licensees who are actively operating facilities and participating in the business enterprises program. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| HB 1852 2001–02 |
Washingtn's goods & services$ Authorizes the Director of the Department of Agriculture to enter into contracts with members of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, port districts, or commodity commissions to promote the export of Washington = s... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2002 |
| HB 1517 2001–02 |
State agncy quality imprvmnt$ Requires each state agency and both houses of the Legislature, and encourages the Supreme Court and local governments, to develop and implement quality management programs to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2297 2001–02 |
County auditors$ Declares that the county auditor and any deputy appointed by him or her is disqualified from performing duties of any other county officer or acting as deputy for any county officer, except for clerical or ministerial duties. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |