Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Judith Roland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2154 1993–94 |
Long-term care facilty residMost of the rights currently enjoyed by nursing home residents are extended to residents in veteran's homes, adult family homes and boarding homes and include the right: to receive written notice of rights, periodic notice of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2228 1993–94 |
Gambling policy clarificatnThe following statement of Washington's public policy toward gambling is codified: "The public policy of the state of Washington on gambling is to keep the criminal element out of gambling and to promote the social welfare of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2242 1993–94 |
Juvnl crrctnl instns/trnsfrsA child under the age of 18 may be transferred from an adult correctional institution to a juvenile institution and may remain there until the age of 21. The Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to make an... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 1928 1993–94 |
Regional transportation planThe duties of regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are expanded to require: (a) preparation and adoption of a regional transportation strategy for the region, including addressing alternative transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2390 1993–94 |
Labor and industries deprtmtReferences to the Divisions of Industrial Insurance, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services, Industrial Safety and Health, and Industrial Relations are deleted. References to supervisors of these divisions are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2447 1993–94 |
Early childhood educ & assisA number of changes are made to the statutes governing ECEAP to reflect changes in and growth of the program since 1985. The term "preschool" is changed to "early childhood." References to the federal Head Start program's... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2865 1993–94 |
Personal financial informatnFinancial and commercial information submitted by any person or business in order to apply for economic development loans or program services provided by a local agency is exempt from public inspection and copying under the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2392 1993–94 |
Residential burglaryStatutes that contain a reference to burglary in the second degree that should also contain reference to residential burglary are amended to reference residential burglary. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2645 1993–94 |
Apple advertising commissionThe Apple Advertising Commission is authorized to accept gifts and other conveyances of real or personal property; to expend the monies derived from the conveyances; and to engage in appropriate fund-raising activities to... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2662 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste feesThe hazardous waste education fee shall not be imposed on potential generators of hazardous wastes for one year (1994). The penalty of three times the amount of the unpaid fee is replaced with the lower penalties used for... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2197 1993–94 |
Victim/witness notificationThe Department of Corrections must retain, for a minimum of two years following an inmate's release, two types of documents: (1) a signed request by an individual to be included in the notification program; and (2) a receipt... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |