Laura Ruderman
Representative
· Democrat
· District 45
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · D · LD 452001–02 · House · D · LD 451999–00 · House · D · LD 45
66
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
516
Bills co-sponsored
4,057
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2547 1999–00 |
TANFA TANF recipient with a child over three months of age may volunteer to work in a licensed child care facility for 20 hours per week and meet their work activity participation requirements. The TANF volunteer and his or her... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2549 1999–00 |
Child custody/parenting planDeclares that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of minor children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an award of residential placement or decision-making authority to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2555 1999–00 |
Sex offendersA sex offender classified as a risk level II or III is prohibited from camping or sleeping in a public park or a playground between dusk and 6 a.m. In addition, level II and III sex offenders may not reside or maintain a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2568 1999–00 |
Civil service reformEnacts the civil service reform act of 2000. Repeals provisions of chapters 41.06, 41.56, and 41.64 RCW. Repeals RCW 28B.16.015. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2575 1999–00 |
Naturopathic physiciansPractitioners of naturopathy may refer to themselves as naturopathic physicians, and naturopathy may also be known as naturopathic medicine. But naturopathic physicians may not employ the term acupuncture. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2592 1999–00 |
Domestic violnc/unemply compAuthorizes compensation when the claimant has qualified under RCW 50.20.050(2)(d) and the claimant is temporarily unable to actively search for employment because the claimant is seeking safety or relief for the claimant or... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2596 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreter licensingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing to enjoy the fruits of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2478 1999–00 |
Dioxin controlRequires the department of ecology to place controls on dioxin. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2484 1999–00 |
Fire protection policy brdThe FPPB must develop programs or processes to improve the cost-effective and efficient delivery of fire protection services. The FPPB must also develop uniform standards for fire protection vehicles and equipment. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2489 1999–00 |
Financial privacy lawsDeclares that every financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers' personal information,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2494 1999–00 |
Budget review processEach year in the biennial or supplemental | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2497 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThree years are added to the presumptive sentence range if the manufacturing of methamphetamine either: (1) occurs in a structure or vehicle where a child less than 16 years old is present; or (2) causes a child under the age... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2507 1999–00 |
Telephone solicitation listDirects the attorney general to establish and maintain a no sales call list. The no sales call list shall contain the name and telephone number or numbers of residents who do not want to receive telephone solicitation calls.... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2443 1999–00 |
Teacher/staff tuition asstProvides tuition assistance for public school teachers required to take college courses to continue teaching and classified instructional staff seeking teacher certification. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2444 1999–00 |
Contempt of court/juvenilesC Specifically authorizes community service or other alternatives to detention for a contempt violation of a child in need of services or at-risk youth petition. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2448 1999–00 |
Mobile home/land-lord tenantFinds that the practices covered by chapter 59.20 RCW are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2463 1999–00 |
Pipefitter certificationDeclares that no person may engage in or offer to engage in the trade of pipefitting without having a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter. A trainee may engage in pipefitting if he or she is supervised as... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2465 1999–00 |
Vacant elective officesSubject to certain exceptions, state and local government officials and employees are prohibited from using public facilities to assist the appointment of a person to a vacancy in an elected office. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2475 1999–00 |
Relocation of childrenDelineates legislative intent relating to the geographical relocation of children after dissolution. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2389 1999–00 |
Public access computer/minorRequires that a public school or public library that provides a public access computer shall do one or more of the following: (1) Equip the computer with software that will limit a minor's ability to gain access to obscene... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2411 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fourth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
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