Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sandra Romero
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2075 1995–96 |
Offense agnst pregnant womanAn additional aggravating factor is added to the list of aggravating factors upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime. That factor is that... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2487 1995–96 |
Adoption support paymentsContinuing adoption support payments may be set at an amount sufficient to ensure timely adoptions of children in foster care. Adoption support payments made on or after July 1, 1996, are set at a level designed to facilitate... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2579 1995–96 |
Sexual abuse victimsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) takes over Department of Social and Health Services responsibilities for sexual assault programs. No reduction in service levels occurs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 1647 1995–96 |
Employmnt securty data shareGovernment agencies are authorized to access employer information possessed by the Employment Security Department for the purposes of the Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division. Access is limited to only those individuals... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2551 1995–96 |
LimousinesThe regulation of limousines is transferred from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to the Department of Licensing (DOL). The department regulates entry, equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1337 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersStatutory provisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The consumer protection provisions regarding debt adjustors are maintained. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1447 1995–96 |
Local gov gambling taxesTaxation of punch boards and pull tabs by a county, city, or town is limited to 2.5 percent of gross receipts if such gambling activity is within a 50 mile radius of an Indian casino. Taxation of social card games is limited... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1514 1995–96 |
Titles 82 & 84 reorganizatnThe Department of Revenue is directed to prepare a plan for reorganization and rewriting of the state tax laws. The purpose of the rewriting is to make the laws easy to read and understand. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1648 1995–96 |
Workers' comp awards/chargesThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to deduct from an individual's worker compensation benefits any overpayments he or she received from the unemployment insurance program. The deductions are limited to the... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1649 1995–96 |
Workers' comp disqualificatnAn unemployment insurance claimant who has been discharged because of a felony or gross misdemeanor of which the claimant has been convicted or has admitted committing to a competent authority and that is connected with the... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2032 1995–96 |
Transportation fund/tax reveIf the motor vehicle fuel tax rate increases after January 1, 1997, the amount of sales tax generated from the additional highway construction and ferry contracts related to the increased fuel tax will be deposited in the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2043 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating factor is established for domestic violence offenses involving one or more of the following circumstances: (1)the offense was part of an ongoing pattern of abuse; (2)the offense occurred in the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2236 1995–96 |
Thurston co. superior courtThe number of superior court judges in Thurston County is increased from six to eight. One of the new judicial positions takes effect July 1, 1996, and the other July 1, 2000. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2255 1995–96 |
Privte residence conveyancesPrivate residence conveyances operated exclusively for single family use are required to be inspected and tested at least once every three years. The department may also perform inspections of a private residence conveyance at... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2266 1995–96 |
Child support collectionA court or the Office of Support Enforcement must not issue an order of payroll deduction or mandatory wage assignment for the enforcement of a child support obligation if the obligor has a history of timely payment of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | 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 2585 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp tax withldLegislative findings The Legislature finds that (1) states have special responsibilities under the unique federal and state partnership of the unemployment insurance program; (2) to maintain conformity with federal law, the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2611 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesThe State Register of Historic Places is renamed the Washington Heritage Register. Language is added to clarify that nominations to the Washington Heritage Register must comply with rules adopted by the Department of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2635 1995–96 |
Digital signature actThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given authority to license and regulate certification authorities for digital signatures. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2693 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersSelf-insured employers are authorized to make determinations of permanent partial disability for undisputed claims they accept after June 30, 1996, that involve only medical treatment and/or time loss payments, and involve a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2776 1995–96 |
Beer tax allocationThe $2.39 a barrel beer tax increase scheduled for July 1, 1997, is eliminated. This increase is dedicated to the health services account. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |