Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Suzette Cooke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1765 1993–94 |
Correctns mental health centThe Department of Corrections and the University of Washington are required to develop a collaborative arrangement to establish a mental health center at McNeil Island Corrections Center. The collaborative arrangement is to... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1824 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Community Development's central register of publicly-owned property that is available for sale, lease, or exchange is expanded to include surplus and under-utilized land and buildings under the control of the... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1006 1993–94 |
Public-private initiativesIt is the intent of the Legislature to enhance the ability of the state to provide an efficient transportation system through the use of public-private initiatives which allow private entities to plan, design, develop,... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1110 1993–94 |
Sexually aggressive youthLaw enforcement authorities are required to investigate complaints that a child under age 12 has committed a sex offense. If the investigation determines that the child is at least eight years old and that probable cause... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1966 1993–94 |
Juv justice racial disproporThe Administrator for the Courts will develop a plan to improve data collection on juvenile offenders and submit the plan to the Office of Financial Management by September 15, 1993. The Administrator for the Courts and the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1069 1993–94 |
Seizure of propertyA general forfeiture statute is enacted covering personal property used in or acquired through the commission of any felony crime not already covered by a specific forfeiture law. All personal property used in, or acquired... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1662 1993–94 |
Community econ revitaliz brdThe expiration date of the statue authorizing CERB is extended indefinitely. The board must report to the Legislature by June 30, 1999, on the effectiveness of the CERB program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1686 1993–94 |
Administrative proceduresThe authority of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee to review an agency's policy statements, guidelines, and other issuances of general applicability is expanded to include review of whether these issuances... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1051 1993–94 |
Emergency response restitutnA state or local agency is entitled to recover the costs of emergency response to an incident caused by a person who is operating a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The person... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1165 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litemA guardian ad litem (GAL) is defined as a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child and may include a "court-appointed special advocate." A GAL program is defined as a court-authorized... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1501 1993–94 |
Higher ed state supportBeginning on July 30, 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will annually develop and distribute information on the amount of state support received by students at public and private colleges, universities, and... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1454 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationUnder the industrial insurance law, the exception from the term "acting in the course of employment" is amended to add that the term does not include time spent going to or coming from work on a public transport system using a... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1017 1993–94 |
Sexual exploitation of childA certificate to teach cannot be issued to a person who has pled guilty or been convicted of a felony involving one or more specified sex offenses involving a child, even if the guilty plea or conviction occurred more than 10... | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1266 1993–94 |
Veterinary medication clerks"Veterinary medication clerk" is defined as a person who has completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the Board of Pharmacy for the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs associated with the... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1452 1993–94 |
Adoption informationThe types of nonidentifying information which can be provided to adoptive parents when they adopt a child are enumerated. The Department of Health is required to provide a noncertified copy of the original birth certificate to... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1476 1993–94 |
Fair housing act requirementThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law by: (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions and public accommodations; (2) providing an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |