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 2451 2001–02 |
Transportation funding$ Makes supplemental transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 359, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 1460 2001–02 |
Seat belt laws$ Seat belt laws are enforced as a primary action. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2506 2001–02 |
Green building task force$ Creates a 10-member joint task force on green building codes and standards. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2286 2001–02 |
Stolen vehicles$ In conducting a stolen vehicle search of out-of-state vehicles, the Department of Licensing is prohibited from issuing a certificate of ownership for a vehicle that is flagged as reported stolen. However, the department may... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2537 2001–02 |
Public works projects$ Approves the 2002 list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program. The list includes 64 projects totaling $206 million. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2284 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers$ Disqualifies drivers of commercial vehicles for railroad-highway grade crossing violations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2285 2001–02 |
Dyed special fuel$ Clarifies application of fuel tax evasion law to persons who use or sell dyed special fuel unlawfully. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2288 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigation$ Department of Transportation may convey environmental sites to groups which will maintain them. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2560 2001–02 |
Driver training schools$ The authority to approve driver training schools and to set training standards for driver training schools that provide driving instruction to Washington residents under age 18 is shifted from the Office of the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2969 2001–02 |
Transportation$ Establishes a transportation accountability board appointed by the Legislative Transportation Accountability Committee to monitor the efficient use of additional revenue proposed under the bill. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 1157 2001–02 |
Salvage vehicles$ Extends the definition of a "salvage vehicle" to include vehicles over six years old that had a retail fair market value of at least $6,500 just prior to being destroyed. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1454 2001–02 |
Hazardous materials$ A UTC hazardous materials inspector may enter without permission the property of any business that ships hazardous materials by rail or any business that manufactures or tests hazardous materials containers used to ship... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2359 2001–02 |
Regional transportation$ Authorizes counties to address regional transportation issues by developing a plan to improve state highways, regional arterials, public transportation, ferries, rail lines, and management transportation demand. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2364 2001–02 |
Sick leave$ Requires an employer to allow an employee to use sick leave or other paid time off to care for a child, spouse, or parent of the employee with a health condition that requires treatment or supervision. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2440 2001–02 |
Transportation/land use plan$ Sets forth legislative intent that cities should integrate development, land use planning, and transportation planning. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2573 2001–02 |
Traffic safety education$ Fees are raised for driver's instruction permits and for new license examinations. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2995 2001–02 |
Vehicle dealers$ Authorizes auto dealers to charge a documentary service fee of up to $35 per vehicle sale or lease, to recover costs associated with administrative and documentary services rendered in connection with the sale or lease of a vehicle. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2700 2001–02 |
Local transportation funding$ Authorizes cities and towns to implement a street utility, assessing a street maintenance charge based upon estimated number of vehicle trips. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| HB 1118 2001–02 |
Traffic safety cameras$ The use of traffic safety cameras to record traffic infractions is detailed. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2361 2001–02 |
Licensing department$ Authorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to sell advertising and to distribute third party publications or materials as long as the advertisement and/or materials are related to and consistent with the department's... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2548 2001–02 |
Signs on bus shelters$ Allows PTBAs to include advertising as part of a bus shelter along a state highway right of way. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2943 2001–02 |
ReferendaDeclares that "normal and regular conduct" for a legislator includes discussing a ballot proposition placed on the ballot by the legislature. Legislators are permitted to discuss such a ballot measure, including its merits and... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| HB 2304 2001–02 |
Transportation$ Policy goals are set forth, based on benchmark categories adopted by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. The Transportation Commission is required to establish specific performance measures. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2002 |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2865 2001–02 |
Family planning servicesIncludes access to family planning services in growth management planning. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
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