Val Ogden
Representative
· Democrat
· District 49
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · D · LD 491999–00 · House · D · LD 491997–98 · House · D · LD 491995–96 · House · D · LD 491993–94 · House · D · LD 491991–92 · House · D · LD 49
120
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
1,323
Bills co-sponsored
9,604
Recorded votes
6.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1156 1993–94 |
Sheriff's office employeesWhen any part of an unincorporated area of a county is annexed or incorporated into a municipality, any sheriff's department employee may transfer his or her employment to the municipal police agency. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1800 1993–94 |
Minority/women's businessThe Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE) is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for using the services of the OMWBE. The fees may be charged: (1) to a business for using the OMWBE... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1144 1993–94 |
Marine safety field operatnsThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to establish a field operations program. The program shall emphasize high risk vessels, bunkering and lightering operations, and data collection. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1407 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/attrn gnThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1435 1993–94 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1992 capital budget is amended to authorize the Department of General Administration to enter into a financial contract for acquisition of land and buildings in Yakima and to reduce the Department of Ecology's... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1530 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsAn otherwise qualified senior citizen or retired disabled person who is in a hospital or nursing home remains eligible for property tax relief if the person's residence is rented for the purpose of paying hospital or nursing... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1637 1993–94 |
Municipal street railwaysThe definition of public work is amended to delete the exclusion of municipal street railways. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1923 1993–94 |
Historic preservation counclThe termination provision for the State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is repealed. The director of the Washington Archaeological Research Center is replaced as a council member by a representative of the Washington... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1174 1993–94 |
American Indian lang/cultureAny course in Washington state or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1324 1993–94 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property owned by nonprofit organizations which is used to solicit gifts, donations, or grants is exempt from property tax. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1476 1993–94 |
Fair housing act requirementThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law by: (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions and public accommodations; (2) providing an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1670 1993–94 |
Paid leave/service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave of absence and are eligible to receive retirement service credit, as long as: (1) the leave is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1767 1993–94 |
Comm & techn college coachesThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, in consultation with the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, will encourage minimum standards for intercollegiate coaches. Three minimum standards are... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1578 1993–94 |
Offenders under jurisdictionThe Department of Corrections is responsible for tracking only those felony cases involving offenders sentenced to prison or ordered under the supervision of the department. The date for tolling of a sentence when an offender... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1790 1993–94 |
Public works appropriationsLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2501 1991–92 |
Landlord claims/tenant propA forfeiture of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other tangible or intangible property is subject to a claim by a landlord for damage to the property caused by a law enforcement officer or by the tenant. The... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
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