Mary Lou Dickerson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2011–12
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208
Bills as prime sponsor
52
of those became law
1,523
Bills co-sponsored
14,168
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2494 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to adopt a temporary worker building code by administrative rule. The temporary worker building code governs the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1214 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsThe Sentencing Reform Act rules require that when establishing presumptive ranges, the minimum term of confinement must be no less than 75 percent of the maximum term. Manslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1379 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxSales and use tax exemptions for items used in constructing alternative housing for youth in crisis are extended until July 1, 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1471 1997–98 |
Vulnerable adults protectionA resident of a nursing home, an adult family home, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult is presumed to be a dependent person for purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1631 1997–98 |
Unif intrastate famly supprtTo comply with the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation, Washington is required to adopt the latest amendments to the UIFSA. The amendments make the following substantive changes to the UIFSA: Income-withholding Orders The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1859 1997–98 |
Abuse of dependent personsNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 36 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1862 1997–98 |
CPS referral response systemThe department provides, by contract, alternative response systems (ARS) within each region of the state. There must be a minimum of nine sites, including the five existing sites. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1864 1997–98 |
Drug & alcohol positv infantIf a baby is born addicted to alcohol or drugs, the administrator of a hospital or similar institution, nurse practitioners, and physicians are required to detain the baby. The baby may be held at a hospital, pediatric interim... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1934 1997–98 |
Inmate funds deductionsThe mandatory deductions taken from the first $100 per month received by an inmate from outside sources is reduced from 35 percent to 15 percent. The 20 percent cost of incarceration deduction is eliminated. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3074 1997–98 |
DSHS monthly allowancesDirects the department to establish a uniform monthly allowance for clothing, personal maintenance, and necessary incidentals for all individuals residing in state-funded residential facility beds. Directs the department to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3009 1997–98 |
Substance abuser/family planRequires the availability of family planning services for pregnant or parenting substance abusers. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2966 1997–98 |
Lead-based paint hazardsAuthorizes the establishment of a lead-based paint certification program for worker training and certification, and training program accreditation. Designates the Department of Health as the official agency for cooperating... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2981 1997–98 |
Mitigation activities fundngProvides funds for the mitigation of highway noise, water pollution, and fish passage barriers. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2943 1997–98 |
Crim justice worker privacyNew Section Created C RCW 9A.46.---. Crime of Invading Privacy of Criminal Justice Worker. Creates a new gross misdemeanor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
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