Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2817 1999–00 |
School employee salariesAuthorizes an annual cost-of-living increase for K-12 employees and community and technical college faculty. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2836 1999–00 |
Veterans/license platesRevises eligibility standards for a disabled veteran to receive one set of license plates for a personal use vehicle without payment of annual license fees or excise taxes. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2837 1999–00 |
Veterans/property tax exemptAmends RCW 84.36.383 to exclude certain veteran disability benefits in the income calculation for the senior and disabled person property tax exemption. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 2001 and thereafter. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2843 1999–00 |
Unemployment compensationC Allows an unemployment insurance claimant to request a special base year when the claimant has taken family and medical leave during the normal base year. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2844 1999–00 |
Drug utilization review prgrRecognizes that outpatient prescription drugs are an essential component of patient care and as a health benefits payer under the state's medical assistance program, the legislature directs the department of social and health... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2860 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares an intent that individuals with developmental disabilities who rely upon public funding receive quality services and supports. Quality services and supports promote independence and self-sufficiency, as well as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2870 1999–00 |
Higher eduction feesRequires that a program of partially waiving tuition and fees shall be structured so that, if an eligible person is required to pay any tuition and fees as a result of enrolling in a certain number of hours or classes, the... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2878 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2669 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsC Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to revise the standard governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2761 1999–00 |
K-12 accountability systemDirects the superintendent of public instruction, to the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, to design and implement a state-wide K-12 student accountability and information system. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2763 1999–00 |
School safety allocationsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to review all state and federal programs and sources of funds that have as part of their purpose the enhancement of safety in schools. The superintendent shall develop a plan... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2784 1999–00 |
Master teacher pilot prgrmEstablishes the master teacher pilot program. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2800 1999–00 |
Courts and law enfrcmnt/infoDirects the administrator for the courts to study and make recommendations to the legislature on ways to improve the availability and transferability of information between courts and law enforcement. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2810 1999–00 |
Public disclosureFinancial or criminal history information obtained in connection with the issuance or renewal of gambling, liquor, and lottery licenses is exempt from public inspection and copying. Rule Making Authority : No express authority. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2718 1999–00 |
Beverage container refundEstablishes a program for the refund and reuse of beverage containers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2740 1999–00 |
Public transit/disabledDeclares that the following persons are entitled to free or reduced fare coupons for travel on paratransit or municipal transit vehicles: (1) Veterans, as defined in RCW 41.04.005, who are over seventy years of age and their... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2752 1999–00 |
Small school pilot programRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2759 1999–00 |
Rural public hlth/coronaryFinds that access to quality coronary tertiary health care services must be assured, especially for rural communities. The purpose of this act is to improve rural access to available and needed medical technology and services... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2635 1999–00 |
I-695 mail ballotingA local government may submit ballot propositions to voters authoring increases in taxes, fees, or other monetary charges at a special election held at any date, if the special election is conducted using mail ballots. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2636 1999–00 |
Long-term care trainingThe requirement for caregiver basic training is expanded to include administrators and staff in all boarding homes, which includes licenced only boarding homes not just those who contract with the state. All care giving staff... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |