Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lisa Brown
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2387 1995–96 |
Child & adult dependnt abuseCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2398 1995–96 |
Medical examinersA county with a population of 250,000 or more may adopt a system under which a medical examiner is appointed to replace an elected coroner, if voters of the county approve a ballot proposition authorizing the change. No... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2543 1995–96 |
Punch boards and pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross revenue or receipts from punchboards, pull tabs, and card rooms is changed. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2922 1995–96 |
Loc gov archives & recordsIn addition to the surcharges mentioned above, and other charges authorized by law, county auditors must charge a surcharge of $1 per instrument for each document recorded. Revenue generated through this surcharge is deposited... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2662 1995–96 |
Drug/alcohol dependency educDepartment of Social and Health Services' caseworkers will receive training to help them recognize the symptoms of drug and alcohol dependency in department clients. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2857 1995–96 |
Parent & child assistnc progThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract for case management and related services to new mothers. These services will be designed to help new mothers modify unhealthy behaviors and raise healthy children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2806 1995–96 |
Personal watercraftEstablishes requirements for the safe operation of personal watercraft. Directs the commission to approve one or more personal watercraft safety education programs prior to January 1, 1997. An approved personal watercraft... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2904 1995–96 |
Juv violence preventn prgrmsRequires that, for every dollar appropriated by the legislature after January 1, 1996, in the capital budget for the purpose of constructing new state-operated juvenile detention facilities, the legislature shall, in the... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2846 1995–96 |
At-risk youthMakes technical and clarifying amendments to the Becca bill. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2854 1995–96 |
Businesses/public assistanceRequires that a private business that receives state or local government assistance for economic development or job growth purposes must create a net increase in jobs in this state within two years of receiving the assistance,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2835 1995–96 |
Head start fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace any federal funding reductions to the head start program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2798 1995–96 |
Corporate endangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, he or she recklessly approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or safety by creating... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2770 1995–96 |
Family planning/health insurRequires that every health plan issued or renewed by a health carrier after July 1, 1996, that includes benefits for prescription drugs must include federal drug administration-approved prescriptive contraceptive drugs and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2771 1995–96 |
Job training/tax incentivesDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2349 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsDirects auditors to collect an additional recording fee of five dollars to be used for low-income housing. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2581 1995–96 |
Spousal maintenanceProvides that if the court orders immediate income withholding, the court must issue a mandatory wage assignment order as set forth in chapter 26.18 RCW when the court signs the maintenance order or modification of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2602 1995–96 |
Brain injury trust fundAssesses a fine of twenty-five dollars in addition to the regular penalties for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, or 46.61.522 for the purpose of providing services to persons disabled by traumatic brain... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2630 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesPertains to vessels under nineteen feet in length and to children nine years of age or younger. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |