Debbie Regala
Senator
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2011–12
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245
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,437
Bills co-sponsored
14,230
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2014 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneysDeclares that moneys received by the state of Washington in accordance with the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product manufacturers, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, shall be deposited in the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2058 1999–00 |
Nonnative plants & animals$ An Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordination Committee is created to help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in the state. Inspection authority is given to the Washington State Patrol, the Department... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2197 1999–00 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the human rights commission to discriminatory actions against persons because of their sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2302 1999–00 |
Hydroelectric licensingProvides that counties or cities may apply to the department for grants to assist communities to participate in a federal hydroelectric licensing and relicensing collaborative process that includes the goals of meeting... | Michael Stensen (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2091 1999–00 |
Salmon & water/forest practc$ Provides a comprehensive approach toward forest practices impacting the recovery of salmon. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 4, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 1999 |
| HB 2303 1999–00 |
Timber tax credit$ Changes the effective date for a timber tax credit to January 1, 2000. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 1999 |
| HB 1798 1999–00 |
Special needs transportation$ Extends the Agency Council for Coordinated Transportation (ACCT) from 2003 to 2007, extends vote to legislative members and expands council powers. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1569 1999–00 |
Excellence in mathematics$ The Excellence in Mathematics Training Program is created to provide training in effective, research-based mathematics instruction for elementary and middle school teachers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1969 1999–00 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/tx$ Moves the date the number of low income occupants is calculated from January 1 to December 31 for purposes of the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1014 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a (U.S. Coast Guard) approved personal flotation device that meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards while on a vessel under 19 feet that is underway. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1701 1999–00 |
Marine recreatn land/dredgng$ Allows the use of recreation resource account funds for renovation of recreation facilities including periodic dredging. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1871 1999–00 |
Salmon stamp programs$ Creates a program of salmon stamps as a way to raise revenues for salmon recovery and public education. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1282 1999–00 |
State employee relocation$ Authorizes lump sum relocation compensation to be paid to recruit and retain qualified candidates for state employment whenever it is necessary that a person make a domiciliary move in accepting a transfer or other employment. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1493 1999–00 |
Homeless children & families$ The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Department of Social and Health Services will develop a collaborative approach to serving homeless children and their families. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| HB 1729 1999–00 |
Teacher training pilot prgrm$ A teacher training pilot project is created. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 1181 1999–00 |
Domestic violence perpetratr$ Mandates that domestic violence perpetrator treatment programs approved by the Department of Social and Health Services include education regarding the effects of domestic violence on children if either the perpetrator or... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1330 1999–00 |
State park concession/leases$ Allows the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into leases and concessions of 50 years in duration. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1547 1999–00 |
Zoo/aquarium funding$ Authorizes counties with a population between 500,000 and 1 million to impose a local sales and use tax (maximum rate 1/10 of 1 percent) for zoo and aquarium purposes if the tax is requested by a city with a population... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1331 1999–00 |
Parks & recreatn volunteers$ Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to use volunteers. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 2051 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remediatn/txHazardous waste site cleanups are taxed in the same manner as hazardous waste site cleanups for the federal government. The contract is not subject to the sales tax but the business performing the service must pay sales tax on... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2342 1997–98 |
International services/taxA $3,000 B&O or insurance premium tax credit is allowed per new international services job created in a community empowerment zone (CEZ) or located in a city with a population of over 80,000 in certain counties. This would... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2514 1997–98 |
Integrated watershed managmnWatershed planning may be initiated by local governments on either a single or multi-watershed basis. The local entities may form a planning group to initiate planning on water resource management and may develop a scope of work. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2436 1997–98 |
Sunset reviewThe Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) is reauthorized and removed from the sunset termination process. The current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
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