Vivian Caver
Representative
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 37
2
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
46
Bills co-sponsored
624
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| 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 2815 1993–94 |
State procurementFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for state agency purchases of up to $15,000. Quotations from enough vendors to assure a competitive price will be obtained for purchases from $400 to $15,000. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 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 2812 1993–94 |
Building design/energy conse"Selected buildings" and "design standards" are defined. The State Energy Office shall develop guidelines which identify simplified methods to assure the lowest life-cycle cost alternatives for selected buildings with between... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2813 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe dollar threshold is increased from $15,000 to $25,000 for a public works contract for which notice must be published if the work is executed by a method other than by contract or by using the small works roster process.... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, 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 2811 1993–94 |
State procurementThe requirement that the Office of State Procurement conduct periodic compliance visits to state agencies and higher education institutions is repealed. OSP is required to advise these agencies regarding compliance. | Vivian Caver (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2814 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corportn purchasesThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) is authorized to enter into agreements with public benefit nonprofit corporations that receive local, state or federal funds to participate in state purchasing contracts. These agreements... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2750 1993–94 |
Joint operating agenciesA joint operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant which seeks to enter into a competitively negotiated contract shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2279 1993–94 |
Toxic household productsCreates the poison prevention task force. Authorizes the task force to grant extensions and exemptions from compliance with the requirement. Requires the task force to evaluate state-wide poisoning incidence and severity data... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2324 1993–94 |
Diversity training/retaliatnMakes it an unfair practice for a state supervisor or manager to discriminate or make negative comments about a state employee for participation or nonparticipation in diversity training seminars. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2336 1993–94 |
Neighborhood revitalizationRedesignates neighborhood reinvestment areas as community empowerment zones. Establishes a program to provide tax credits to a person making contributions to nonprofit organizations that are undertaking community empowerment... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2353 1993–94 |
Educational equity informatnRequires educational institutions to distribute to all employees and students a copy of its policies and procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2358 1993–94 |
Pistol possession restrictnsProvides that a parent or guardian who, with criminal negligence, permits a child under twenty-one to possess a pistol is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2359 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancA voluntary wage supplementation program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to supplement wages paid by private employers to AFDC recipients. Local Employment Partnership Councils pilot this... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2362 1993–94 |
Pistols possession/transferThe Department of Ecology is required to develop uniform standards for the removal of problem wastes in major appliances by September 1, 1994. Businesses that remove problem waste from major appliances for recycling must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2363 1993–94 |
Firearms possessionEstablishes limitations on the ownership of pistols based on age, mental competency, and competency on the use of a pistol. Provides a class C felony offense for violation of the prescribed limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2410 1993–94 |
Community/school collaboratnA community and school collaboration program is established in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). The program is to fund and coordinate community-based projects to develop comprehensive community... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2533 1993–94 |
Adult family homes studyThe Legislative Budget Committee is required to conduct a survey of adult family homes and report on the following by September 6, 1995: 1)The type of care setting or residential setting the residents were in prior to living... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2535 1993–94 |
Transitional bilingual edctnDeclares an intent to provide bilingual children with full access to the curriculum offered in public schools by teaching both English and academic content using language and methods that are comprehensible to the students. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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