Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1193 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters compThe resolution that a board of commissioners of a fire protection district adopts authorizing one of its members to serve as a volunteer fire fighter need only be approved by a simple majority vote, instead of a unanimous... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1280 1991–92 |
Industrial insur/disabilityAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are doubled. The maximum compensation amount for total bodily impairment is increased from $90,000 to $180,000. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1285 1991–92 |
Time lost from work paymentsAn injured worker who misses work without pay while attending a required medical examination must receive compensation that is equal to his or her usual wages. The act applies to all injured worker claims, regardless of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1286 1991–92 |
Collective bargainingThe Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act is made applicable to superior courts for all matters. The public employer of the court employees for collective bargaining over wage issues is the county legislative authority. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1463 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance claimsA self-insured employer is required to provide a free copy of the employee's claim file within 15 days of a request by the employee or employee's representative, if the request is permitted under statutes authorizing access to... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1464 1991–92 |
Indust ins prohibited prctcsIt is unlawful for an employer, employer's representative, or any person to: (1)Induce or coerce an employee not to report an industrial accident; (2)Induce or coerce an employee to treat an industrial accident as an... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1466 1991–92 |
Disability comp/attnys feesThe Department of Labor and Industries or a self-insured employer must reimburse an injured worker for the attorneys' fees and expenses that the worker is required to pay as a result of a fee award made in the social security... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1610 1991–92 |
Landlord-tenant actA park owner may no longer evict a tenant without cause. Reasons for eviction include all the current reasons, plus making a material false statement when applying for tenancy, and drug-related activity, as defined, which need... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1651 1991–92 |
Public hospital chaplainsPublic hospital districts are authorized to employ chaplains for their hospitals, health care facilities, and hospice programs. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1737 1991–92 |
Minority/women's businessesThe Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) shall provide technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses, including those with the capacity to participate in international trade. DTED may contract with... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1760 1991–92 |
City/town consolidationIt is clarified that community municipal corporations may be formed whenever two or more code cities consolidate or whenever unincorporated territory is annexed to a city or town if the service area meets the statutory size... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2152 1991–92 |
Direct landlord pay tsk forcAn 11-member Direct Landlord Pay Task Force is appointed by DSHS to conduct a study to determine if the supply of housing for persons on public assistance would increase if rental payments were made directly to the landlord. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2220 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsCoverage The threshold for determining the employers covered by the family leave provisions is changed from those employers who employ a daily average of 100 or more to those who employ a daily average of 50 or more. The... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2264 1991–92 |
Employer discriminationThe anti-discrimination statute applies to employers who employ one or more persons. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2297 1991–92 |
Rental agreement terminationA tenant can terminate a rental agreement and leave the premises and remain eligible for recovering his or her damage deposit and last month's rent if: (1) A tenant has a valid protective order which has been violated by the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2310 1991–92 |
Weapons possession in courtIt is a misdemeanor to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom while in possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon. Exceptions are made for persons engaged in official military duties, and law... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2318 1991–92 |
Fire retardant requirementsFire retardant requirements are established for mattresses sold or manufactured for sale for use in Washington and for upholstered furniture sold or offered for sale by manufactures or wholesalers intended for use in habitable... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2327 1991–92 |
Mobile home park maintenanceA mobile home park owner is prohibited from transferring the responsibility for the maintenance or care of permanent structures in the park to the park tenants. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2341 1991–92 |
Hospital charges disclosureThere is a legislative finding that the disclosure of charges for hospital services ordered by physicians and other health providers for in-patients may make providers more aware of the cost consequences. This may result in a... | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2356 1991–92 |
Alcohol awareness programsThe Liquor Control Board is required to conduct an aggressive public awareness campaign directed toward youth under 21 to discourage consumption of alcoholic beverages. The board is required to appoint an advisory committee to... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |