Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by David Cooper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2061 1991–92 |
State energy code amendmentsThe Washington State Energy Code, 1986 edition, is the minimum state energy code for non-residential buildings. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2063 1991–92 |
Environmental policy actDeclares that if the decision is not made after thirty days, the threshold determination shall automatically be approved. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2144 1991–92 |
Growth managementRevises planning goals and definitions. Revises the role of local government in development regulations of natural resource lands. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020, 36.70A.090, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.120, 36.70A.130,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2145 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewProvides for a peer review upon submission by a patient of an inquiry regarding a bill for services rendered by a chiropractor. Requires a report of the findings and recommendations of the committee and provides for a review... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2233 1991–92 |
Public utility dist electnsDirects the rotation of names on the ballot for public utility district elections in accordance with RCW 29.30.040, 29.30.340, and 29.30.440. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2280 1991–92 |
Public facilities constrctnAuthorizes local governments to contract with a person proposing a development to construct or improve public facilities off-site of the proposed development if the general public will benefit from the improvements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1194 1991–92 |
Special districtsNo election is to be held if no one or only one person files for a position on a governing body of a special district. If only one person files, that person is deemed to have been elected to the position. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1201 1991–92 |
County class referencesThe classes of counties are eliminated. Every statute containing a classification of counties is altered to delete the class of counties, and the population range that is associated with the classification is substituted for the class. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 363, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1341 1991–92 |
Timber-dependent communitiesEconomic assistance is provided to timber-dependent communities, primarily in the areas of: financing infrastructure, exporting products from timber communities, and coordinating state services to timber communities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1489 1991–92 |
Common carrier privacySection 9.73.070 of the Washington Privacy Act is amended to provide that Chapter 9.73 does not apply to any common carrier automatic number, caller, or location identification service, including an enhanced 911 emergency... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1704 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe Department of Licensing (DOL) has authority to assess motor vehicle fuel tax reports, mitigate penalties and interest for reasonable cause, and give distributors certain due process rights relative to their petitions for... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 339, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1821 1991–92 |
Fire protection sprinklr sysA person is guilty of a class C felony if he or she willfully and maliciously constructs, installs, or maintains a fire sprinkler system and knows that the system is inoperable. A person is also guilty of a class C felony if... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1886 1991–92 |
Vehicular crimes/drug evaltnPersons convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault as a result of driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug must be treated for alcohol or drug abuse if required as a result of a diagnostic exam. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1262 1991–92 |
Tow truck restrictionsA tow truck performing an initial tow is not subject to the statutory height, weight, length, axle loading and spacing requirements, regardless of the destination. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1677 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe number of transit systems contributing to the High Capacity Transportation Account through a reduction in the eligible motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is changed to include those in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston,... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1813 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for the Improvement of Teaching. Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2044 1991–92 |
Transportation imprvmnt brdMembership of the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) is increased by two, making a total of 17. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1316 1991–92 |
County treasurersThe provisions relating to in-lieu tax payments of weed districts are made consistent with other statutes, and the interest rate for delinquency payments is raised to 12 percent, the same as for property tax delinquencies. As... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |