Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
Representative
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2011–12
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220
Bills as prime sponsor
55
of those became law
2,709
Bills co-sponsored
12,310
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2273 1997–98 |
Safe storage of firearmsProvides that a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2318 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergarten grantThe Legislature finds that children may benefit from the opportunity to participate in full day kindergarten programs. The Legislature intends to make tuition-free full day kindergarten available to all public schools by the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2322 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsRevises RCW 9.94A.040, 9.94A.310, and 9.94A.320 relating to sentencing. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2372 1997–98 |
Employee attendance incentveProvides that, for purposes of RCW 28A.400.210(2), "eligible employee" means: (1) Employees who separate from employment due to retirement or death; or (2) employees who separate from employment and who are at least age... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1647 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe program is revised that permits baccalaureate institutions to waive the nonresident tuition differential for students participating in exchange agreements with colleges and universities in other states. The baccalaureate... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1235 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsA state agency may not enter into a personal services contract with a consultant under which the consultant could charge additional costs to the agency, The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, or the State Auditor... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1632 1997–98 |
State investigator trainingA study group is created to develop mandatory training, policies and procedures for state investigators. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1903 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose . The purpose of the contractor registration statute is for consumer protection. Definition of unregistered contractor . An A unregistered contractor @ means a person, firm, or corporation working as a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2267 1997–98 |
Disaster response accountThe disaster response account is created as an appropriated account in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1551 1997–98 |
Higher ed fiscal flexibilityEach baccalaureate institution may use up to 2 percent of the institution = s operating fee revenue to waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for any student, except on the basis of intercollegiate athletics. This... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1743 1997–98 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to adopt rules for the state long-term care ombudsman program. An emergency is declared. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 194, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1545 1997–98 |
Domestc violnce shelter fndsThe 50 percent local match requirement for domestic violence shelter grants is eliminated. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1393 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe time period for a victim of a crime to appeal a decision of the Department of Labor and Industries under the Crime Victims Compensation program is extended from 60 days to 90 days. An expressed provision is added to the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1573 1997–98 |
Assistive technology useCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1188 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical student tuitWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
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