Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Helen Sommers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1810 1991–92 |
State patrol headquartersA $50.15 million bond bill is proposed for construction of a 161,000 gross square foot facility on campus for the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Four hundred-stall parking stalls will also be built. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1833 1991–92 |
Insurance premium tax credtsThe insurance premiums tax credit for required contributions to the insurance guaranty fund is repealed for companies contributing to the fund after the effective date of the bill. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2004 1991–92 |
School board director elctnsRevises election procedures for school board directors. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2008 1991–92 |
Handicapped chng to disabledThe term handicapped is replaced by disability everywhere it appears in the Revised Code of Washington. Gender specific terms are replaced with gender neutral terms in the same sections of the Revised Code of Washington. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2038 1991–92 |
Water quality account transfIncludes earnings on investments of balances in aggregate revenues for determining water quality account transfers. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2111 1991–92 |
School board members meetngsAuthorizes the meetings to conduct discussions and training designed solely to improve personal relationship and communication between school district board members. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2112 1991–92 |
School district governanceSpecifies the grounds for state intervention in the governance and management of a school district. Provides for a review upon receipt of a legislative resolution, a petition by the school district voters, or any other... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2113 1991–92 |
School directors electionsThe method of election for a first class school district having within its boundaries a city with a population of 400,000 in class AA counties is changed as follows: a)The number of school board members is changed from seven... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2206 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budget(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/12/91) Adopts the supplemental capital budget. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2207 1991–92 |
School district costs adjustDirects the superintendent to review cost-of-living differences by county or by area and recommend a compensation formula to the legislature by February 1, 1992. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2208 1991–92 |
Taxing incomeImposes a tax at the rate of one percent on all taxable income received by individuals, estates, trusts and corporations. Directs moneys collected to be placed in the basic education account. Provides a formula for taxable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2211 1991–92 |
School year extension limitProvides that June 21st of each school year shall be the last day of mandatory school attendance for students enrolled in the common schools. Authorizes attendance on a voluntary basis beyond June 21st in circumstances where... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2258 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerRepeals RCW 43.131.329 and 43.131.330. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1430 1991–92 |
General obligatn/revenu bndsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $1,086,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1991-93 capital budget. The bonds are supported by the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1427 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1624 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund provisnsThe Housing Trust Fund Program is renamed the Housing Assistance Program. The activities that are eligible for assistance under the Housing Assistance Program are expanded to include: (a) temporary rental and mortgage payment... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2140 1991–92 |
Transportation agencies planThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is required to develop budget instructions which include directions to transportation agencies for submittal of their six-year programs and financial plans. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1428 1991–92 |
Budget request requirementsThe Budget and Accounting Act is amended to require the Governor's capital budget request to include a capital plan which shows proposed capital spending for ten years. This requirement is in addition to the current six-year... | Richard Neher (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1329 1991–92 |
Special services demo projtsThe intent of the bill is to encourage school districts to develop innovative special services demonstration projects that use resources efficiently and increase student learning. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2057 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of 1 percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design, acquisition,... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |