Dow Constantine
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · D · LD 341999–00 · House · D · LD 341997–98 · House · D · LD 34
66
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
466
Bills co-sponsored
3,967
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1552 1999–00 |
Vehicular assault$ Expands the definition of vehicular assault to include operating a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others where the conduct causes serious bodily injury to another. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1590 1999–00 |
Contraceptive health benefts$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1624 1999–00 |
Health care decisionsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1639 1999–00 |
Extraordinary investmnt gainRevises provisions relating to sharing extraordinary investment gains. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1651 1999–00 |
Insurance liabilityAn insurance company may not unreasonably deny a claim for coverage and payment of benefits. Several acts by insurance companies regarding the settlement and payment of insurance claims are deemed unreasonable. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1680 1999–00 |
Puget Sound salmon recoveryDeclares that the purpose of the Puget Sound salmon and river conservation program is to establish a network of key habitats that, in combination with existing regulatory and nonregulatory efforts, provides a stable base to... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1704 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementAuthorizes noise abatement arbitration panels for port districts. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1705 1999–00 |
Environmental restoratn fndsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to dedicate water pollution fines and penalties to the restoration and improvement of Washington's environmental quality and to ensure a greater voice in the expenditure of settlement... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1735 1999–00 |
DUI punitive damagesC Authorizes juries to award and set the amount of punitive damages in wrongful death and injury cases brought against drunk drivers. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1748 1999–00 |
Juvenile diversion recordsC Removes the requirement that the juvenile court notify the school principal when a juvenile has entered into a diversion agreement for certain offenses. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1753 1999–00 |
Dom violnce victim legal aidDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to study the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1759 1999–00 |
Civil actions/arbitrationC Increases the dollar limits on cases subject to mandatory arbitration. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1765 1999–00 |
Students/malicious harassmntIn addition to having and implementing a policy on sexual harassment, school districts must have a similar policy to address malicious harassment. The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must develop criteria for use by... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1778 1999–00 |
Urban/community forestryAdditional legislative findings are made relating to the documented loss of tree cover and vegetation in western Washington, the costs of such loss, the value of urban trees in providing habitat for endangered and threatened... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1788 1999–00 |
Teachers/tuition & fee waivrProvides that, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the colleges and universities shall waive tuition and fees, including the nonresident tuition differential, for any teacher teaching full... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1816 1999–00 |
Pawnbroker/second-hnd disputWhen a person claims ownership of an item or items of property in the possession of a pawnbroker or second-hand dealer, the pawnbroker or second-hand dealer must: (1) hold the property for sixty days; and (2) with ten days of... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1828 1999–00 |
School plant facilitiesMakes an appropriation of ninety-five million dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the education construction fund to the common school construction fund for the purpose of financing the construction of school buildings. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1834 1999–00 |
Lodging businessesRevises RCW 19.48.010 to define a hotel as a facility furnishing three or more rooms for guest accommodation for the purposes of chapter 19.48 and 60.64 RCW. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1850 1999–00 |
Telecommunictns competitionPART I CARRIER-TO CARRIER SERVICE QUALITY: The Legislature finds that there is a need for carrier-to-carrier service standards because ILECs have no incentive to open telecommunications markets for competition by providing new... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1859 1999–00 |
First-time offendersThe definition of a A First Time Offender" is expanded to include first time offenders convicted of drug offenses. These offenders will now be eligible to participate in the "First Time Waiver" sentencing program. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1860 1999–00 |
Three strikes listThe offense of robbery in the second degree is deleted from the list of A most serious offenses. @ This offense will no longer count as a strike under the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1873 1999–00 |
Guardianship fees & costsRevises RCW 11.92.180 to delete the departmental limits on guardianship fees and costs. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1934 1999–00 |
Nonhighway fuel tax transferProvides that, upon expiration of the time limited by RCW 82.36.330 for claiming of refunds of tax on marine fuel, the state of Washington shall succeed to the right to such refunds. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1937 1999–00 |
Long-term care residentsProvides that, upon the request of the patient, or his or her legal representative, a health maintenance organization licensed under chapter 48.46 RCW shall discharge individuals from a hospital stay, back to the nursing... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1948 1999–00 |
Unemployment insurnc financeFinds that the unemployment insurance experience rating system has produced inequities in the way that unemployment insurance is financed. The legislature further finds that changes in the system are needed to reduce... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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