Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Edwards
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3050 1999–00 |
Interstate 90 interchangesDirects the department of transportation to conduct a review of interchanges built at state expense along Interstate 90 to ensure that the taxpayer's investment has been properly used. Requires the department to report its... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 3054 1999–00 |
Pblc personnel files/privacyClarifys that certain personal information in public agency personnel files remains exempt from public inspection. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 3060 1999–00 |
Capital facilitiesAuthorizes the use of revenues from the local real estate excise tax to pay for maintenance and operations of capital facilities. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 2956 1999–00 |
Voc/tech educationRequires the state board for community and technical colleges to conduct regular, systematic analyses of projected training needs of the largest industrial sectors within the state as well as the industrial sectors within the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2971 1999–00 |
Dental hygienists/sealentsDeclares that a dental hygienist licensed under chapter 18.29 RCW may apply for endorsement by the department of health as a school sealant endorsed dental hygienist upon completion of the Washington state sealant guidelines... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2983 1999–00 |
TobaccoDeclares that tobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. Provides that a violation of this act is grounds for the termination or nonrenewal of a... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2984 1999–00 |
Foster care/medical asstncMakes persons in foster care on their eighteenth birthday eligible for medical assistance until age twenty-one. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2988 1999–00 |
InitiativesThe Attorney General must prepare a comprehensive summary for each initiative to the people, initiative to the legislature, and any alternative legislative measure. The comprehensive summary must include a detailed description... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3002 1999–00 |
TimberThe policy of the state is declared to be: (1) the enforcement of the ban on unprocessed timber from state trust lands to the extent required by federal law; and (2) the maintenance of competitive markets to the extent... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3014 1999–00 |
Vision care health providersThe practice of optometry includes the treatment of the eye and the human vision system. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2901 1999–00 |
Medical records/privacyRevises provisions relating to the privacy of medical records. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2906 1999–00 |
Growth managementProvides that, not later than July 1, 2002, a county planning under chapter 36.70A RCW shall initiate a collaborative process for the development of a county-wide planning policy for the coordination of planning for the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2908 1999–00 |
Outdoor rec licensesDirects the committee, in cooperation with the parks and recreation commission, the fish and wildlife commission, and any other interested state agencies, to develop and implement a uniform outdoor recreation permitting... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2919 1999–00 |
Low-income personsDirects the commissioner to create a plan under RCW 48.22.020 to provide the minimum mandatory automobile liability coverages required under chapter 46.30 RCW to low-income persons who have not had automobile insurance during... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2924 1999–00 |
Basic health planFinds that limitations on access to health care services for enrollees in the state, such as in rural and underserved areas, are particularly challenging for the basic health plan. Statutory restrictions have reduced the... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2925 1999–00 |
Parents & children/legal aidAuthorizes funds to improve the legal representation of indigent parents and children. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2927 1999–00 |
Child safety seatsRequires distributors to display warnings on dangers of using second-hand child safety seats. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2935 1999–00 |
Smoking in public placesDeclares that nothing in chapter 70.160 RCW may be construed as to prevent local governments from adopting regulations restricting or prohibiting smoking in public places, including but not limited to restaurants, skating... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2817 1999–00 |
School employee salariesAuthorizes an annual cost-of-living increase for K-12 employees and community and technical college faculty. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2822 1999–00 |
WTO damageProvides that any business with ten or fewer employees located in Seattle that incurred physical damage to its facilities and/or loss of sales and service income between November 30, 1999, through December 5, 1999, arising... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2824 1999–00 |
Death penalty task forceDeclares that, until July 1, 2002, the sentence of death for anyone sentenced under RCW 10.95.030(2) shall be stayed. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2833 1999–00 |
Work force trainingFinds that apprenticeship as a job training tool is one of the most effective in the state. The state is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, especially in this period of economic growth. The most severe shortage is for... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2843 1999–00 |
Unemployment compensationC Allows an unemployment insurance claimant to request a special base year when the claimant has taken family and medical leave during the normal base year. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2844 1999–00 |
Drug utilization review prgrRecognizes that outpatient prescription drugs are an essential component of patient care and as a health benefits payer under the state's medical assistance program, the legislature directs the department of social and health... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2860 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares an intent that individuals with developmental disabilities who rely upon public funding receive quality services and supports. Quality services and supports promote independence and self-sufficiency, as well as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |