Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1249 2001–02 |
Foster care services$ The Legislature finds that accreditation of children = s services improves the quality of services to children and families. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1325 2001–02 |
Veterans' & military affairs$ Creates the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1950 2001–02 |
Workers' compensation$ Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to modify certain forms to give injured workers notice of the right to receive health services from specified providers of the worker's choice. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1234 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship law$ Amends state apprenticeship law to conform with federal apprenticeship regulations, and respond to federal recommendations. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1418 2001–02 |
Community revitalization$ Authorizes a new system of property tax increment financing where tax increment areas may be designated by a county, city, town, or port district within which a portion of the receipts from regular property tax levies are... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1420 2001–02 |
Volunteer fire fighters$ Prohibits an employer from discharging or disciplining a volunteer fire fighter because of leave taken related to a fire alarm or emergency call. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1750 2001–02 |
Street vacations$ Abutting property owners petitioning for street vacation must pay the appraised value of the area vacated. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1995 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprty$ Places the burden of proof on the law enforcement agency to show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the real or personal property seized is subject to forfeiture. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 168, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 2029 2001–02 |
Motor vehicles/VIN inspectn$ Allows licenced motor vehicle dealers to perform physical inspections. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1136 2001–02 |
Product standards$ Requires the director of the Department of General Administration to adopt product standards for strawboard and strawboard products for recycled product purchases made by state agencies; and $ Adopts the U.S. Environmental... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 20, 2001 |
| HB 1590 2001–02 |
Breastfeeding$ State and local governmental agencies and businesses are encouraged to consider the benefits of providing a private room for mothers to breastfeed their infants. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1596 2001–02 |
Public transit$ Expands authority for new county transportation authorities and new public transportation benefit areas allowing them to provide service to special needs persons only. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1309 2001–02 |
Hemodialysis technicians$ The Department of Health is required to establish educational, occupational, and training requirements for hemodialysis technicians. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 1000 1999–00 |
Counselors/privileged communC Creates a qualified testimonial privilege for confidential communications between clients and certified counselors. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3171 1999–00 |
Education funding$ The Better Schools Fund is created. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2755 1999–00 |
Electric energy sales$ A public utility tax exemption is granted for resale of electrical energy either within or outside the state, or consumption outside the state. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2454 1999–00 |
Family long-term caregiver$ The Fred Mills Act. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2460 1999–00 |
Community empowerment zonesC Authorizes the designation of an additional Community Empowerment Zone by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to complete the six zones authorized in the original 1993 legislation. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 212, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 3045 1999–00 |
Horse racing licenses$ Allows a class 1 horse racing association to count race days canceled for reasons beyond the control of the racing association in order to maintain its class 1 status. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |