Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2012 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passageThe line at which oil tankers greater than 125,000 deadweight tons are prohibited from entering into state waters is moved westward to a line extending between Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2014 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneysDeclares that moneys received by the state of Washington in accordance with the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product manufacturers, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, shall be deposited in the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2032 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care and that they: (1) Have sufficient and timely access to appropriate health care services; (2) have choice among providers; (3) are assured... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2034 1999–00 |
Auto insurance senior discntProvides that, when the spouse of a fifty-five year old or older insured dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium paid by the... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2057 1999–00 |
Nurse practitioners/prescripRecognizes that advanced registered nurse practitioners have a vital role in the delivery of health care in Washington state. Nurse practitioners practice independently within their specialty in a variety of health care... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2058 1999–00 |
Nonnative plants & animals$ An Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordination Committee is created to help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in the state. Inspection authority is given to the Washington State Patrol, the Department... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2087 1999–00 |
Telephone slamming & billingThe Legislature finds that slamming and cramming are unfair and deceptive consumer practices. Current penalties and remedies need to be increased to deter these practices. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2101 1999–00 |
School funding reviewThe Temporary Citizens = Commission on School Funding and Education Excellence is created. The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state = s system of funding public schools using a two-stage process. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2106 1999–00 |
Teacher training/levy accntAuthorizes the use of lottery proceeds for the teacher training and levy equalization account. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2115 1999–00 |
Humanities commission fundngMakes an appropriation of one million dollars, for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the general fund to the secretary of state for the purposes of this act. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2156 1999–00 |
Hood Canal salmon fishingCreates the Hood Canal marine sanctuary within the geographic area covered by the Hood Canal summer chum salmon evolutionarily significant unit. The sanctuary is bounded by northwest corner of Kitsap county and runs due west... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2157 1999–00 |
Restaurant tip reportingAuthorizes restaurants credits for reporting tip income to the internal revenue service. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2167 1999–00 |
Health insurance grievanceFinds that individuals receiving coverage for health care services should have access to quality services that appropriately meet the needs of the individuals. Finds that individuals should have choice among the providers... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2195 1999–00 |
Public-private partnershipsProvides that the department and a private entity that is party to an agreement under chapter 47.46 RCW are subject to a periodic fiscal audit, after agreements entered into have been finalized, and annually after that. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2198 1999–00 |
Salmon recoveryRequires any state agency involved in the implementation of salmon preservation and restoration efforts to identify actual and potential problems in such implementation that are attributable to interagency performance. In... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2220 1999–00 |
Visual surveillanceA person who, with premeditated intent, observes the private activity of another person, without the consent of the person being observed, is guilty of unauthorized visual surveillance. However, if the circumstances of the... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2221 1999–00 |
Personal information transfrC Prohibits a merchant from selling, trading, or transferring purchaser information if the purchaser has not been given notice or the purchaser objects to the sale, trade, or transfer. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2222 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph dayRecognizes the sixteenth day of April as Mother Joseph day. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2225 1999–00 |
TANF eligibility for childrn$ Students between the ages of 18 and 21 will be able to continue receiving a temporary assistance for needy families grant if they are enrolled in school and progressing towards graduation. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2249 1999–00 |
Criminal justice expensesAssists counties and cities with extraordinary criminal justice expenses. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2250 1999–00 |
Gambling activity tax use$ Deposits $2 million of the business and occupation tax revenue from gambling activities in the Fair Fund during fiscal year 2000. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2251 1999–00 |
PERS plan 3Establishes the public employees' retirement system, plan 3. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2262 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theftDesignates the elements of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree and the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |