Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sandra Romero
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2653 1997–98 |
Workers' cmp physician choicDirects the department to adopt rules governing the transfer of an injured worker from the care of one attending physician to another. The rules must recognize the injured worker's right to an attending physician of his or her... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2684 1997–98 |
Parent involvmnt in educatnRequires each employer and the governing board of each school district, in consultation with teachers, parents, guardians, and administrators, to mutually develop and adopt a policy to provide paid leave equivalent to eight... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2460 1997–98 |
Cooperating teachersThe laws governing training and student teaching centers is revised. The SBE will develop and adopt a uniform, state-wide payment schedule for cooperating teachers. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2505 1997–98 |
Independent science panelFinds that by creating an independent science panel, funds for salmon recovery will be spent in a cost-effective manner and local innovations that prove to be successful can be shared throughout the state. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2396 1997–98 |
Ground water withdrawalProvides that a proposed use of ground water without a permit as authorized under RCW 90.44.050 may be considered to constitute an appropriate provision for potable water supply under this act only to the extent that all of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2397 1997–98 |
Early retirementProvides that, subject to this act, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire after providing... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2398 1997–98 |
Female youth inpatient trtmnDirects the department to contract with a qualified vendor to provide secure level II inpatient treatment services for female youth. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2412 1997–98 |
Public works job order contrProvides that public bodies may utilize a job order contract for public works projects when: (1) A public body has made a determination that the use of job order contracts will benefit the public by providing an effective... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1192 1997–98 |
Office of marine safetyRevises provisions relating to the functions and responsibilities of the office of marine safety. Repeals provisions of the 1995 transportation budget and of chapter 200, Laws of 1991 which transferred the functions of the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1203 1997–98 |
Marriage license/gender discDeclares that persons of the same gender have the right to enter into a civil marriage contract in the same manner and with the same force and effect as persons of the opposite gender. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1210 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe jurisdictional amount for district court is raised from $25,000 to $35,000. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1229 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1299 1997–98 |
Language & culture instructnAuthorizes school districts to provide world language instruction to students who come from homes where the primary language is other than English. Authorizes school districts to provide instruction regarding the culture of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1377 1997–98 |
State budgetingCreates the efficiency fund in the custody of the state treasurer. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1453 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsThe definition of facilities where a person may be confined without affecting his or her eligibility for property tax relief is expanded to include adult family homes and boarding homes that provide specialized care. A person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1494 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt officrs/retireProvides that a "Law enforcement officer" also means a person employed on or after January 1, 1998, as a state parks and recreation commission enforcement officer or as a state liquor control board enforcement officer. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1502 1997–98 |
Dept of licensng info/confidDeclares that the purpose of this act is to implement the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (Title XXX P.L. 103-322). | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1511 1997–98 |
Plan I early retirementProvides that, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire: (1) The member is employed by an employer... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |