Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sandra Romero
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2159 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides state employee benefits for domestic partners. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2249 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2318 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergarten grantThe Legislature finds that children may benefit from the opportunity to participate in full day kindergarten programs. The Legislature intends to make tuition-free full day kindergarten available to all public schools by the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2337 1997–98 |
Groundwater aquifer protectnThe Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide written notice to cities and counties having Group A water systems that serve a minimum of twenty thousand residences regarding upcoming chemical treatments of noxious weeds... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2338 1997–98 |
Pizza/sales and use taxA sales and use tax exemption is created for sales of uncooked pizzas. A hot pizza delivered to a home is still subject to sales tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2341 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingAs part of its technical assistance program, CTED is directed to prepare a model wetlands mitigation banking ordinance for optional use by cities and counties. The purpose of the model ordinance is to promote mitigation... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1425 1997–98 |
Public wrks methods oversghtThe authorization to use the design-build and GC/CM public works contracting methods is extended from June 30, 1997, to June 30, 2001. The following changes are made to agency and project eligibility criteria, and the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1166 1997–98 |
Found property handling costIf the found property is cash, then the finder is not required to have its value appraised. The responsibility for publishing notice of the found property is moved to the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1472 1997–98 |
Mineral resource landsTwo provisions are added to GMA. The first provision sets forth the legislative intent regarding the importance of mining and the legislative finding that designation, production, and conservation of adequate sources of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1550 1997–98 |
Crim conduct/disablty retireA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2567 1995–96 |
Property action notificationWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2672 1995–96 |
Greyhound racingGreyhound racing is prohibited in the state of Washington. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1556 1995–96 |
Visitation by relativesA person other than a parent may petition the court for visitation. The petition must be dismissed if the petitioner fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has a significant relationship with the child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2656 1995–96 |
Sports facilities/liquor licA Class R license is created to be issued by the Liquor Control Board to an entity providing food and beverage service in a sports entertainment facility. A sports entertainment facility is a publicly- or privately-owned... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2814 1995–96 |
Self-storage property disposA renter does not have the right to repurchase the contents of a self-storage unit once the contents have been sold. If the contents of a self-storage unit are worth less than $300, the contents may be disposed of in a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2254 1995–96 |
Foreign org license platesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to issue special license plates for passenger vehicles that are owned or leased by officers of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. The applicant must bear the entire cost of... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2498 1995–96 |
Construction trade administrThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail and applicants have the right to appeal. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |