Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2710 2003–04 |
Underwater noiseRequires persons performing activities from a vessel in marine waters that generate significant underwater noise to first obtain a permit from the Department of Ecology. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2719 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date after which discharge of ballast water into waters of the state is authorized from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2008. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2782 2003–04 |
State building codesRevises certain state building codes that are adopted by reference. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2789 2003–04 |
Health info for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2639 2003–04 |
Unlawful bus conductRevises provisions relating to prohibited bus conduct. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2664 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingIncludes rates of pay or wage levels in the subjects over which the Washington State Patrol is required to bargain collectively with its officers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2567 2003–04 |
Fire resistant roofingProvides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2591 2003–04 |
Coastal managementDirects the Department of Ecology (Department), along with the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and coastal counties, to review existing state polices applicable to coastal zone management. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2487 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteProhibits the disposal of televisions, computer monitors, and computer central processing units in landfills, incinerators, or energy recovery facilities effective January 1, 2006. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2549 2003–04 |
Commercial passenger vesselsRequires all commercial passenger vessels to register and file signed agreements with the Department of Ecology prior to entering Puget Sound. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1096 2003–04 |
Aviation repair b&o taxReduces business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.275 percent on the sale and repair of equipment used in interstate or foreign commerce by certain FAA certificated aircraft repair facilities. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1199 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirement plan 1Allows members of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1203 2003–04 |
Sch emply retirementPermits substitute classified school district employees who are either School Employees' Retirement System members, or who have worked five or more months of at least 70 hours, to apply to the Department of Retirement Systems... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1208 2003–04 |
Survivor benefitsProvides federal income tax-exempt pension payments to qualified survivor beneficiaries of the Public Employees Retirement System, the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, and the Washington State... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1214 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1340 2003–04 |
Check cashers and sellersCreates a comprehensive statutory scheme for the regulation of payday loans that includes consumer protection provisions, interest limits, and rescission rights. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1342 2003–04 |
Hunter edu certificationExempts certain classes of individuals with a military background from the requirement of obtaining certification of completion of a course in hunting safety and sportsmanship prior to being issued a hunting license. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1438 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1769 2003–04 |
Shorelines master programsReplaces the 24-month deadline for development or amendment of shoreline master programs with a staggered statutory schedule. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2034 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project permitEstablishes legislative intent to clarify authorities under RCW 77.55 (Construction Projects in State Waters) and streamline the hydraulic project application process to provide consistency and predictability for permit applicants. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2075 2003–04 |
Recreational boatingDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Boating Safety Advisory Council to research and recommend ways to reduce boating accidents, fatalities, and near misses. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2405 2003–04 |
Service contractsRequires that work under certain state contracts be performed by citizens of the United States or persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |