Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2590 2003–04 |
Pedestrian crossing signalsRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that a new or improved pedestrian crossing signal project have audible pedestrian signals if any state funds are involved. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3173 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS/reduced retirementProvides for choosing a reduced retirement allowance under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 1. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3174 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS medical accountEstablishes a medical account for the catastrophic illnesses of law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1 members and beneficiaries. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3037 2003–04 |
Family leaveMakes employees entitled to accrue seniority benefits while on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the state Family Leave Law, or other applicable federal, state, or local law. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3053 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverIncreases the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2972 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxEliminates the handling loss deduction from motor vehicle fuel tax payments. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2973 2003–04 |
Enforcement of traffic lawsDeclares that no law enforcement officer shall be required to do any of the following: (1) Issue a specific number of citations, notices of infraction, or warning notices during any specified time period for violations of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2974 2003–04 |
Fuel tax paymentsMoves the electronic fuel tax payment date from the 10th day of the second month after month of sale to the 26th day of the first month after month of sale. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2975 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingProvides that, in addition to all other license fees, passenger cars, travel trailers, and motor homes shall pay an annual roadway improvement fee of one and one-half cents per vehicle pound based on the vehicle curb weight. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2976 2003–04 |
Ferry fuelExempts ferry fuel used by Washington state ferries from excise taxes. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2977 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxesRedistributes a portion of motor vehicle fuel taxes and license fees to fund the construction of new ferries. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3008 2003–04 |
Highways of significanceDesignates highways of statewide significance approved by the Transportation Commission. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3012 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferriesDirects the Department of Transportation to provide direct passenger-only ferry service connecting Kingston and Seattle, and Southworth and Seattle. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3014 2003–04 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryDeclares that it is the goal of the state of Washington to provide adequate ferry capacity in corridors where service elements have been eliminated or reduced. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3021 2003–04 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a group of stakeholders to research methods to achieve a zero spill strategy and report recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2939 2003–04 |
Health care providersAuthorizes the commission to initiate an investigation and disciplinary proceedings under chapter 18.130 RCW against any physician based upon any information contained in a report received under this act. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2888 2003–04 |
Ferry galley service workersRequiring Benefit Parity for Galley Workers | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2889 2003–04 |
Ferry galley serviceRequires the Washington State Ferries to provide galley services to the level provided in December 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2914 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS sixty percent capRemoves the 60 percent of final average salary limit on the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 1 members retirement allowances. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2922 2003–04 |
Sprinkler fittersEstablishes a certification requirement for sprinkler fitters to be administered by the state Fire Marshal's Office. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2925 2003–04 |
Limited access highwaysAuthorizes the Department of Transportation to develop and operated High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2821 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsExempts biodiesel fuel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from Washington State's special fuel taxes if used in a school district or a commercial chartered bus service used in a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2822 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesPermits the Department of Transportation to allow single-occupant, inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2858 2003–04 |
All-terrain vehiclesRequires the department to adopt standards for and implement a comprehensive all-terrain vehicle safety education and training program. The program must provide for the hands-on training of all-terrain vehicle operators, and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |