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 1847 1995–96 |
Juvenile sentencingDeclares an intent to: (1) Increase the speed of the juvenile justice system's response to juvenile offenders' criminal behavior; (2) increase the certainty of punishment and intervention; (3) increase judicial discretion and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1848 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesMakes an appropriation of twenty-eight million four hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1854 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for the approval of school district levies and bonds by a simple majority of voters in the district. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval of a constitutional amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1875 1995–96 |
Affordable housing eligibltyRevises RCW 43.185A.010 relating to the affordable housing eligibility criteria. Provides that, for projects with multiple funding sources, the monthly housing costs must not exceed thirty-five percent of the family's income. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1885 1995–96 |
Diapers/tax exemptionProvides sales and use tax exemptions for diapers. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1886 1995–96 |
Feminine hygiene products/txProvides a sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene and health products. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1900 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1901 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1918 1995–96 |
Prison labor in campaignsProvides that using inmate labor to promote or assist a political campaign is a gross misdemeanor. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1919 1995–96 |
Trigger locks & gun safes/txProvides a sales and use tax exemption for trigger locks and gun safes. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1923 1995–96 |
Correctional needs expndtursDeclares that state spending on correctional needs should not be subject to the expenditure limits of Initiative 601. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1930 1995–96 |
Women's health care accessAuthorizes female patients to access an obstetrician-gynecologist without referral from another health care provider. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1955 1995–96 |
Cigarette sales/Indian trbesAuthorizes the governor to enter into revenue-sharing cooperative agreements concerning the sales of cigarettes with federally recognized Indian tribes or nations. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1966 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefSpecifies conditions to be met to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes. Designates a formula for computing the reduction and sets a maximum allowable reduction. Creates a property tax reduction fund. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2006 1995–96 |
International trade educatnThe Washington International Trade Education Consortium (consortium) is created in the office of the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The consortium works to promote and encourage international trade education at the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2094 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationDirects the superintendent of public instruction to annually prepare, publish, and distribute the handbook. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2104 1995–96 |
Materials harmful to minorsProhibits the display of any matter or live performance that is harmful to minors for the purpose of sexual contact or gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. Makes a violation a class B felony offense. Repeals... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2113 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesRequires a minimum of two public hearings before the establishment or relocation of a juvenile detention or group home facility. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2185 1995–96 |
Sentencing guidelines commsnIncreases the membership of the commission from sixteen to seventeen to add the proposed new member. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2235 1995–96 |
Indian tribes/cigarette saleAuthorizes the governor to enter into cooperative agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes in the state concerning the sales of cigarettes. Specifies the desired elements of the agreements. Establishes a minimum... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1724 1995–96 |
Growth managementPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
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