Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2101 1999–00 |
School funding reviewThe Temporary Citizens = Commission on School Funding and Education Excellence is created. The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state = s system of funding public schools using a two-stage process. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2197 1999–00 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the human rights commission to discriminatory actions against persons because of their sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2258 1999–00 |
Family planning servicesIncludes access to family planning services in growth management planning. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2305 1999–00 |
Surface mining permitsProvides that the department shall not issue any permits allowing surface mining, or the reclamation of surface mine tailings which are authorized solely under the authority of the federal mining law of 1872, 30 U.S.C. Sec. 22-39. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1524 1999–00 |
Workers' comp employr obliga$ Expands authority under reciprocal agreements to require all out-of-state employers working in Washington to secure workers = compensation coverage in Washington if the employer's state law requires Washington employers to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1935 1999–00 |
Early childhood assistance$ Eligibility for the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program is expanded to families with incomes up to 110 percent of the federally defined poverty level. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1969 1999–00 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/tx$ Moves the date the number of low income occupants is calculated from January 1 to December 31 for purposes of the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 2015 1999–00 |
Year 2000 liabilityC Provides that the state is severally, not jointly, liable for damages arising from the year 2000 problem. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1558 1999–00 |
Impounded vehicles$ To redeem an impounded vehicle, the registered owner must establish with the court having jurisdiction or agency ordering the impound, that all fines and penalties have been paid. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1556 1999–00 |
Fire death/injury reports$ Requires local fire officials to report to the state Director of Fire Protection within two business days. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1554 1999–00 |
HOV lane violations$ Violating HOV lane restrictions is a traffic infraction. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1620 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adult protection$ Consolidates three statutes that require reporting and investigation of abuse, abandonment, financial exploitation and neglect. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 2085 1999–00 |
Disruptive students$ The OSPI will conduct a series of professional development institutes to help teams from school districts learn how to deal effectively with disruptive students and create plans to work with those students in the classroom... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 1251 1999–00 |
Boards, commissions, progrms$ Numerous boards and commissions are terminated or consolidated. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1471 1999–00 |
Deceptive telephone listings$ Prohibits misrepresentation of a business' geographic location in telephone directories making it an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1459 1999–00 |
Low-income utility ratesC Investor owned electrical and gas companies may offer rate, charge, service and facility discounts to low-income senior customers and other low-income customers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 62, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1560 1999–00 |
Forensic lab services$ The State Toxicology Lab is transferred to the State Patrol. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 2773 1997–98 |
Electrc utility/net meteringThe Legislature finds it is in the public interest to: (1) encourage private investment in renewable energy resources; (2) stimulate the economic growth of this state; and (3) enhance the continued diversification of the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1141 1997–98 |
Boards & commissions eliminaTwelve boards and commissions are abolished. These are the Health Care Assistants Advisory Committee, Washington State Council on Vocational Education, Criminal Justice Services Advisory Council, Lower Columbia Bi-State Water... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1207 1997–98 |
Enhanced 911 excise taxesThe Department of Revenue is authorized to enforce and administer the state E-911 tax, and adopt rules to implement the act. If a telephone company goes out of business, and the department determines there is no reasonable... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1800 1997–98 |
Crime stoppers programsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime stopper programs. CTED determines if any matching funds should be required. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2734 1997–98 |
Ferry additionsLegislative intent regarding the need to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth/Seattle and Kingston/Seattle routes and a more reliable vessel to replace existing super... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 2904 1997–98 |
Emergency medical care levyProperty taxes for emergency medical purposes may be imposed for up to 10 years. The voting requirement is changed to a simple majority. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |