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 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3127 1997–98 |
Class size reductionProvides that certificated instructional staffing allocations shall be as follows: (1) For students in grade four, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, allocations shall be on the basis of one full-time certificated... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 1782 1997–98 |
Downtown/neighbrhd revitalizThe Washington Main Street program is established in statute and various incentives are provided to assist in the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Business and Occupation Tax Credit. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2512 1997–98 |
Excellence in math grantThe SPI will establish an Excellence in Mathematics Grant program. One purpose of the program is to assist elementary and middle school students in mathematics instruction. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2572 1997–98 |
Drug courtsThe term "drug court" is defined as a court that has special calendars or dockets designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent, substance abusing offenders by increasing their likelihood... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2861 1997–98 |
Tourism developmentA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2927 1997–98 |
Wind/solar electrc generatnThe threshold for generating facilities to qualify for the exemption is reduced from 200 kilowatts to 200 watts, and the exemption is extended for an additional three years to June 30, 2008. The definition of A used directly @... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3116 1997–98 |
Residential prop tax creditDeclares an intent of this act to provide an annual property tax credit for homeowners against the state property tax equivalent to exempting the first fifty thousand dollars of the assessed value of owner-occupied residential... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2325 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceSection 1 amends RCW 9.95.062(2). No Stay Pending Appeal of Domestic Violence Conviction . Adds felony domestic violence offenses [1] to list of offenses for which a stay of execution of a judgment of conviction shall not by... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | 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 3102 1997–98 |
Unsafe storage of firearmsDeclares that, with regard to the storage of firearms, a person shall not be charged with or found guilty of reckless endangerment unless all of the following facts are present: (1) He or she stores a loaded firearm within any... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1238 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain judges as supreme court and court of appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1524 1997–98 |
Commercial salmon licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1580 1997–98 |
Community gardensThe Legislature intends to support the development of community gardens through the cooperative extension services of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | 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 1796 1997–98 |
Insurance policy cancellatnFor mortgagees, pledgees, or other persons shown by the policy to have an interest in any loss, notice of cancellation can be delivered by electronic transmittal, facsimile, or personal delivery. | 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 1946 1997–98 |
Vulnerable persons protectnsThe authority to hire an employee or engage a volunteer is clarified and expanded to cover national conviction record checks. Whenever a state or national conviction record check is required by state law, an individual,... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 3097 1997–98 |
School levy authorizationProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3082 1997–98 |
Conservation area acquisitnAuthorizes a park and recreation district, park and recreation service area, or metropolitan park district to impose an additional excise tax on each sale of real property in the district or service area of not to exceed one... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
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