Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1426 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 2189 2005–06 |
Child welfare services staffRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group to develop policies and protocols to address the safety of Child Protective Services and Child Welfare Services staff. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1314 2005–06 |
Domestic violence preventionRequires superior court clerks to collect an additional $30.00 fee for the initial petition for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of marriage, $82400 of which shall be deposited in a... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1605 2005–06 |
Soil contaminationDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE), in cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services, to assist schools and child care facilities in Western Washington to reduce the potential... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| HB 1441 2005–06 |
Hlth insurance for childrenStates that the intent of the Legislature is for all children to have health insurance coverage by 2011. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 279, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 2064 2005–06 |
Juvenile court jurisdictionClarifies that the date of the offense determines whether a case may be automatically transferred to adult court, rather than the date the prosecutor files the charges. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1345 2005–06 |
Part-time student fin aidAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a pilot project for the 2005-07 biennium with up to ten colleges and universities where students enrolled for at least four credit hours per quarter are eligible... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1366 2005–06 |
Video game rating systemsRequires video game retailers to post signs notifying consumers of the video game rating system, and provide information explaining the rating system to consumers who request the information. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1100 2005–06 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1385 2005–06 |
Recorded documentsProhibits instruments presented for recording to an auditor or recording officer from containing a social security number, or a date of birth or maiden name satisfying specified criteria. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1607 2005–06 |
American Indian tuition rateFor purposes of qualifying for resident tuition rates, includes members of any federally recognized Indian tribe whose traditional tribal boundaries are in Washington. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 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 |