Mike Cooper
Representative
· Democrat
· District 21
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · D · LD 212001–02 · House · D · LD 211999–00 · House · D · LD 211997–98 · House · D · LD 21
116
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
819
Bills co-sponsored
5,978
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2407 2003–04 |
Water rights pilot programDeclares an intent for the state to participate in a federally authorized pilot negotiation and settlement process with tribal governments and the United States regarding their respective water rights. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2416 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS sixty percent capRaises the limit on the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 1 members retirement allowances from 60 to 70 percent of final average salary. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2444 2003–04 |
Disposal of dead animalsRevises provisions relating to disposing of dead animals. Declares that the violation of any provision of chapter 16.68 RCW is a misdemeanor and punishable subject to the penalties in RCW 9A.20.021. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2465 2003–04 |
Overweight vehicle permitsEstablishes a fee for operation of overweight eductor trucks. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2472 2003–04 |
Fallen emergency respondersExempts from the state property tax the principal residence of a surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or a fire fighter who dies as a result of job related injuries. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2371 2003–04 |
Body-gripping trapsExpands the use of body-gripping traps to moles, gophers, and certain cattle and timber owners when operating under a special permit. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2393 2003–04 |
Watershed healthRequires an Instream Flow Committee to be established to provide guidance regarding instream flows and programs and to conduct certain reviews. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1038 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentProhibits insurers from canceling policies due to claims made for malicious harassment. Declares that this act applies to policies of property insurance if the insured or proposed insured is an individual, a religious... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1048 2003–04 |
State building codesRevises the state building code by replacing uniform building, mechanical, and fire codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials with the NFPA building and fire codes published by the... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1062 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentFinds that: (1) Firms and organizations that do business with the state expect and deserve to be paid in an expeditious and timely manner; and (2) Unjustified delays in paying vendors, construction contractors, and providers... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1082 2003–04 |
Sch emply housing allowanceAuthorizes an eligible school district to provide a housing allowance to certificated and classified employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1091 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1137 2003–04 |
Corps of discovery passAuthorizes creation of a Corps of Discovery Pass in lieu of parking fees to generate revenue at sites along the Lewis & Clark Trail. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1138 2003–04 |
Parks & rec task forceReestablishes the State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Funding Task Force (Task Force) and adds a new member. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1139 2003–04 |
Evergreen recreation passCreates an Evergreen Recreation Pass to be used in lieu of parking fees at recreation sites managed by the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1140 2003–04 |
Conservation futures programIncreases the existing levy for county conservation futures from 6.25 cents to 11 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1141 2003–04 |
Pblc parks constructn loansLocal public parks are added to the list of eligible projects in the Public Works Trust Fund. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1142 2003–04 |
State parks & rec fundingCreates the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands Investment Account for capital improvements and maintenance of state parks and outdoor recreation lands. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1171 2003–04 |
Green building programsThe state adopts a policy to incorporate green building principals in the construction and renovation of major facilities by state agencies, public higher education institutions, and local school districts. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1197 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increaseRevises provisions relating to public employees' retirement system, plan 1 and teachers' retirement system, plan 1 age and retirement requirements for receipt of the annual increase amount. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1209 2003–04 |
Retirement benefitsAuthorizes members of the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system to begin receiving benefits without leaving service at age seventy and one-half. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1212 2003–04 |
School district bondsIf, at the next general election, a constitutional amendment is passed by the voters that will permit school bonds to be approved by a simple majority of people voting in an election, state law is changed to permit that as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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