Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Velma Veloria
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1269 1995–96 |
Funeral expense fundingMakes an appropriation of six million three hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars for the purposes of RCW 74.08.120. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1324 1995–96 |
Medical quality assur commisRequires that one member of the medical quality assurance commission be knowledgeable in nontraditional treatment. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1346 1995–96 |
Disaster assistanceAuthorizes the governor, after proclaiming a state of emergency, to issue an order that allows moneys to be used to reimburse a local nonprofit organization up to twenty-five percent of the cost of providing food and shelter,... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1349 1995–96 |
Unemp insurnce rating accntsBeginning with new claims effective after July 1, 1995, the provisions permitting noncharging of an employer's unemployment insurance experience rating account are amended to require charging if: (1)benefits are paid while the... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1351 1995–96 |
Unemp insur/successor emplyrIf a business is acquired by a successor who is not an employer at the time of the transfer of the business, the successor's unemployment insurance contribution rate will be the lower of (1) the rate at the tax rate class of... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1365 1995–96 |
Auto insurance terminationRequires insurers, upon declining an application for an automobile insurance policy, to provide the applicant a written statement of all the specific reasons for the declination. Prohibits declinations which are based on... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1367 1995–96 |
Driving records/insurers useProhibits the cancellation or increase of a rate on an auto insurance policy when the policyholder is determined to be not at fault on the basis of information obtained from a certified abstract of a driving record obtained... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1368 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/ageProvides that, for each coverage for which age is used as a rating factor, any premium increase arising from a driver's advancing age shall not exceed five percent in any one year. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1369 1995–96 |
Totaled vehicle/replacementDirects an insurer to make a good faith effort to provide temporary replacement transportation to a third party claimant whose vehicle is a total loss, where its insured is liable to the third party claimant. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1454 1995–96 |
Pharmaceutical price discrimProhibits price discrimination for any drugs that are sold for delivery to a wholesaler, wholesaler facility, purchaser, purchaser facility, or consumers located in the state. Establishes penalties for violations of the act. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1543 1995–96 |
Internatnl student exchangeDirects the secretary of state to provide an annual list of all currently registered international student placement organizations to the superintendent of public instruction. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1571 1995–96 |
Minority/women busnss develpThe sum of $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the activities of the Minority and Women's Business Development Office within the Business Assistance Center. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1572 1995–96 |
Tobacco products/investmentsProhibits the investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1578 1995–96 |
Emerald Pointe purchaseProvides funding to purchase environmentally sensitive lands in Burien. Makes an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1701 1995–96 |
Library capital facilty areaAuthorizes creation of the library capital facility areas for the purpose of financing the construction of library facilities. Establishes procedures for the formation of the capital facility areas. Repeals RCW 27.14.010,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1743 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsAuthorizes a dental hygienist with two years' practical clinical experience to perform dental hygiene services without the supervision of a dentist. Provides for the appointment of an advisory committee and calls for a report... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1751 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseProvides that the assault of a nurse or other health care worker who was performing their official duties is a class C felony. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1759 1995–96 |
Polling/registratn accessRevises provisions of chapter 29.57 RCW relating to accessibility requirements for polling and registration places. Repeals RCW 29.57.030, 29.57.080, 29.57.110, and 29.57.120. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1800 1995–96 |
World language/culture instrAuthorizes school districts to provide world language instruction to students who come from homes where the primary language is other than English. Authorizes instruction regarding the culture of the country from which the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1825 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnAuthorizes a five year plan I member whose spouse becomes permanently incapacitated to be retired in accordance with the conditions specified. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |