Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1179 2007–08 |
State need grantReduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester equivalent) through June 2011 if funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1422 2007–08 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires several state agencies to adopt policies and programs to assist children and families with incarcerated parents. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2034 2007–08 |
Victims of vehicle theftCreates a civil cause of action for car theft. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1488 2007–08 |
Oil spill programMakes legislative findings that there is a need for a comprehensive assessment of oil spill risks and funding mechanisms and that the federal government should ensure that a year-round response tug be stationed at the west... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1131 2007–08 |
Passport to college programProvides for outreach and information to youth foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1201 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will continue health coverage for foster children from their 18th birthday through their 21st birthday. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1450 2007–08 |
Low-income householdsAdds two funding sources to the list of funding sources which, if utilized by a very low-income rental housing development, will qualify the development for a property tax exemption. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1505 2007–08 |
Special parking privilegesAdds physician assistants to physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners as the medical professionals eligible to determine if a person meets the criteria for the granting of special parking privileges. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1644 2007–08 |
Part-time academic employeesModifies health care benefits eligibility requirements for community and technical college part-time faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1802 2007–08 |
Human papillomavirusRequires, at the beginning of the school year and starting with sixth grade entry, public schools to give information prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) about human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and its vaccine. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1276 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1779 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceCreates the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship program, which will provide conditional scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who major in math, science, or a related field and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1994 2007–08 |
Overpayments/courtsAllows courts to retain litigation overpayments of $10 or less, rather than transferring them to the Department of Revenue under the Unclaimed Property Act. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1556 2007–08 |
Walla Walla sweet onionDesignates the Walla Walla Sweet onion as the state vegetable. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| HB 1497 2007–08 |
CWU fee waiverIncreases the tuition waiver authority for Central Washington University. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1793 2007–08 |
Indigent defense grantsRemoves the limit on the number of eligible cities that can receive indigent defense money through grants administered by the Office of Public Defense. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1870 2007–08 |
JuneteenthEstablishes June 19 as Juneteenth, a day of remembrance for the day the slaves learned of their freedom. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1337 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerBeginning July 1, 2008, requires disability insurance contracts and health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests consistent with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations or... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 3115 2005–06 |
Foster care critical supportCreates a foster parent critical support and retention program. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2583 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college employeeMaintains uninterrupted health care benefits for part-time academic employees at community and technical colleges provided the employee establishes and maintains a pattern of working at least three of the four quarters of the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |