Frank Chopp
Representative
· Democrat
· District 43
· most recent term 2023–24
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15
Bills as prime sponsor
5
of those became law
543
Bills co-sponsored
21,787
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2731 1995–96 |
State facilities maintenanceRequires that all state general fund appropriations that lapse shall be deposited into the state facilities maintenance account created by the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2642 1995–96 |
Parking/business improvementEstablishes the parking and business improvement areas task force. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2643 1995–96 |
Workers' comp appealsProvides that if an employer appeals to the board a department order granting temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits to a worker, the worker is entitled to the compensation or medical aid benefits... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2651 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesEstablishes the crimes of interference with the reporting of domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor offense. Declares that a third or subsequent conviction for willful violation of a court order is a class C felony. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2653 1995–96 |
Disabled person bus opportntRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2674 1995–96 |
Minimum wageIncreases the rate from four dollars and ninety cents to five dollars and thirty cents an hour. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2681 1995–96 |
Workplace violnce/hlth careRequires all health care settings to conduct a security and safety assessment and, using the assessment, develop and implement by July 1, 1997, a workplace violence prevention plan with measures to protect personnel, patients,... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1663 1995–96 |
Nonprofit donations/taxationA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2582 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingAmends RCW 82.08.02915 and 82.12.02915 to delete the expiration dates of July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2586 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnDeclares that a person shall be found to have left work for nondisqualifying reasons if he or she left work under the following conditions: (1) The employer initiated a work force reduction program or process that involves... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2626 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsDeclares that mail order sales or deliveries of cigarettes or tobacco products are prohibited. Declares that there shall be no advertisement of cigarettes or tobacco products in any wholly or partially state-owned or... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2530 1995–96 |
Drug & alcohol dependency edProvides for continuing education for health practitioners in the recognition of symptoms of drug and alcohol dependency in patients. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2541 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include gender identity in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2555 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsAuthorizes SPI to provide technology initiative grants to the extent funds are appropriated. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2560 1995–96 |
Watershed restorationMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
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