Ruth Fisher
Representative
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · D · LD 271999–00 · House · D · LD 271997–98 · House · D · LD 271995–96 · House · D · LD 271993–94 · House · D · LD 271991–92 · House · D · LD 27
236
Bills as prime sponsor
65
of those became law
634
Bills co-sponsored
9,604
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1558 2001–02 |
Police service dog teams$ Requires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to develop a minimum performance standard for each category of police service dogs and handlers, implement a certification process for police service dogs and handlers, and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1566 2001–02 |
Drivers' licensesDeclares that, for purposes of RCW 46.20.205, the address of record is the person's mailing address where the department has a mailing address on record that differs from the person's residence address. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1610 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement sysProvides that active members of the Washington state patrol retirement system who have previously established service credit in the public employees' retirement system while employed by the state patrol as commercial vehicle... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1629 2001–02 |
Mental health ombudsman$ Creates a Mental Health Ombudsman in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1664 2001–02 |
Transportation commissionRecognizes that a lack of governmental coordination among jurisdictions creates an inability to provide an integrated transportation system. Declares an intent to create a single point of accountability at the state level to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1665 2001–02 |
Transportation administratnDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance review of the administrative practices of the Washington state department of transportation. The purpose of the review is to clarify operational... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1666 2001–02 |
Transportation financing$ Implements Blue Ribbon Commission recommendation regarding new transportation revenue. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1667 2001–02 |
Regional transportation$ Authorizes formation of transportation districts to assume duties of planning, prioritizing and funding regional transportation projects. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1668 2001–02 |
Transportatn facilits/assets$ Receipt of state funding by local government transportation providers is conditioned upon adopting an approved maintenance management system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1669 2001–02 |
Transportation planning$ The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is directed to develop analytic tools to use a common methodology to measure costs and benefits for all transportation modes. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1670 2001–02 |
Studded tires/fee$ A $15 fee is levied upon the retail sale of each studded tire starting July 1, 2001. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1671 2001–02 |
Highway trenching$ Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to develop a joint trenching policy that reduces the need to cut multiple utility trenches in state highways. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1672 2001–02 |
Transportation systems$ At least 5 percent of the funds appropriated to DOT = s improvement program must be spent on Transportation Systems Management and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1673 2001–02 |
Transportation/land use plan$ Directs that city and county planning commissions, when developing local comprehensive plans, should integrate transportation and land use planning. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1674 2001–02 |
Congestion relief districts$ Counties with a population of 40,000 or more are authorized to create congestion relief districts within boundaries approved by the county. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1675 2001–02 |
Highway improvements$ The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is directed to focus on improving the worst traffic chokepoints in the state system when developing its six-year investment plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1676 2001–02 |
Transportatn/human resources$ The apprenticeship council is directed to work with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish technical apprenticeship opportunities specific to the needs of transportation. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1677 2001–02 |
Prevailing wage/public works$ For purposes of setting prevailing wage, the definition of ? locality @ is changed from meaning the ? largest city in the county, @ to meaning the entire county. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1679 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigation$ Requires counties to submit to the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1681 2001–02 |
Trans public-private project$ Authorizes continuation of the Public-Private Initiative contract to build and operate the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1682 2001–02 |
Transportation srvcs/private$ Authorizes private sector providers to offer transit service within an area served by a public transportation benefit authority (PTBA). | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1683 2001–02 |
Transportation department$ The Department of Transportation is required to incorporate elements of total quality management into its business practices. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1684 2001–02 |
Managed competition/trans$ The Department of Transportation is directed to develop a three-year pilot project utilizing managed competition for some operations and maintenance functions. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1685 2001–02 |
Environmental permit/trans$ Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to pursue delegation of authority for Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act to more quickly process wetlands permits. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1686 2001–02 |
New transportation revenues$ Provides for the allocation of new transportation funds to ensure that all regions of the state receive adequate funds for basic operations, maintenance, preservation, and safety. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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