Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1079 2005–06 |
Foster youth educationExpands the scope of responsibility and membership of an oversight committee on foster youth and education to include promotion of opportunities for postsecondary education and training for foster youth. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1268 2005–06 |
Stem cell researchEstablishes the Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to develop guidelines for conducting research on human embryonic stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| HB 1097 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateCreating the "Keep Kids Safe" license plate. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1171 2005–06 |
Denial of dissolution decreeProhibits the court from using a party's pregnancy as the sole basis for denying or delaying a dissolution of marriage. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1387 2005–06 |
State patrol in accidentsThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) will develop policies and procedures regarding the WSP officers that are involved in vehicle accidents. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| HB 1090 2005–06 |
Transportation signsDeclares legislative intent to assist travelers, particularly non-English speaking visitors, with travel on public transportation facilities. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 12, 2005 |
| HB 1154 2005–06 |
Mental health parityRequires group health insurance plans to provide the same amounts and terms of coverage for mental health services as is provided for medical and surgical services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 9, 2005 |
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2488 2003–04 |
Electronic productsDirects the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and stakeholders, to research information and develop recommendations for implementing an electronic product collection, recycling and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 2554 2003–04 |
Child support/dev disabledAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to seek child support from parents of a child placed in foster care as a result of a dependency or termination action, including a child with a developmental disability. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2985 2003–04 |
Health insuranceIf political subdivisions are unable to offer their retirees and disabled employees access to group insurance coverage they must assist them in applying for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 3085 2003–04 |
Family decision meetingsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to consider options for the use of family decision meetings for children involved in the child welfare system. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2771 2003–04 |
CyberstalkingEstablishes the crime of cyberstalking. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2364 2003–04 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits an insurer from discriminating against a homeowner based upon a homeowner's status as a foster parent licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2708 2003–04 |
Prospective teacher schlrshpAmends a current teacher conditional scholarship program to include a priority for potential teachers in math, science, technology, or special education. Other criteria include bilingual ability and willingness to teach in... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2765 2003–04 |
Info for deaf childrenEstablishes an advisory council in the Department of Social and Health Services on early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2984 2003–04 |
Child fatality reviewsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to conduct child fatality reviews. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 3078 2003–04 |
Sealing juvenile recordsChanges the time limits pertaining to when juvenile court criminal records may be sealed. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 3083 2003–04 |
Child abuse investigationProvides immunity for persons who cooperate in child abuse investigations; if the person acts in good faith and without gross negligence and the person did not cause or allow the child abuse or neglect to occur. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1645 2003–04 |
Rental of housingAllows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to terminate a rental agreement without further obligation under the agreement under certain circumstances. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 2531 2003–04 |
Reg trans invstmnt districtsAuthorizes Regional Transportation Improvement Districts (RTIDs) for all counties outside central Puget Sound. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1375 2003–04 |
Basic health planFull-time students on a temporary visa to study in the United States are not eligible to enroll in the Basic Health Plan. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1660 2003–04 |
Ballot measure petitionsRequires ballot measure signature gatherers to swear that, to the best of their knowledge, every person who signed the petition did so without compensation, and provided the correct information. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |