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 2413 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceC Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 1147 1999–00 |
Novice driver traffic safety$ Enhances traffic safety education by requiring more behind-the-wheel training and increased testing of driving abilities. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2351 1999–00 |
Credit reportsProvides that an insurer shall not request a credit report on an applicant or existing policyholder if such an inquiry negatively affects the credit rating or credit score of the applicant or policyholder. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2354 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fourth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2361 1999–00 |
Prescription drug programEstablishes the low-cost prescription drug program to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to qualifying residents of the state. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2362 1999–00 |
Health ins/indvl & small grpThe standards governing health benefit plans in the individual market are changed as follows: New individual enrollees must be meet a six-month preexisting condition waiting period. Individuals moving between group care plans... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2363 1999–00 |
School health aideDeclares that no certificated or noncertificated school district employee may practice or represent himself or herself as a school health aide by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2371 1999–00 |
Mail theft and destructionA new section is added to the Sentencing Reform Act, creating four new crimes: obstruction of delivery of mail, destruction of letter boxes, destruction of mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. Three defenses to... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1064 1999–00 |
Community use of schoolsIn addition to its existing authority to levy taxes to support maintenance and operations, a school district may authorize a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1079 1999–00 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of thirteen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1134 1999–00 |
Child abandonmentKnowingly leaving a child under age 5 unattended for a period of one hour or more creates a rebuttable presumption that the child has been recklessly abandoned under circumstances creating an imminent and substantial risk of... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1160 1999–00 |
Foreign protection ordersC Allows courts and law enforcement agencies to recognize and enforce protection orders issued by out-of-state jurisdictions. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1213 1999–00 |
International marketng grntsAn international marketing grant program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to local economic development councils that are used to... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1226 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insuranceA Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office (the Office) is created to assist Washington state = s Holocaust victims, their families, and their heirs recover insurance proceeds and other assets improperly denied. The Office may... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1239 1999–00 |
Civil service reformDirects the board to conduct a comprehensive review of all rules in effect on the effective date of this act governing the classification, allocation, and reallocation of positions within the classified service. In conducting... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1248 1999–00 |
Retired teachers' hours$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1256 1999–00 |
Women's healthThe DOH is authorized to accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities to promote women's health. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1259 1999–00 |
Vending machine food sale/txRevises provisions relating to tax exemptions for sales of food products sold through vending machines for human consumption. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1262 1999–00 |
Year 2000 computer problemProvides that, to the extent funds are available, the department of financial institutions shall provide technical assistance to financial institutions under their jurisdiction in addressing the year 2000 computer problem. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1296 1999–00 |
Dom violence victim/advocateC Establishes a privilege for communications between a victim advocate and a victim of domestic violence. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1298 1999–00 |
Domestic violnc/unemply compProvides that an individual shall not be considered to have left work voluntarily without good cause when he or she is a victim of domestic violence, as those terms are defined in RCW 10.99.020, and has left work seeking... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1301 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance[See attached chart] HB 1301 creates the Children's Health Insurance Program under the auspices of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The program provides health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1314 1999–00 |
Water resource managementWater Conservation & Reclaimed Water Any city, town, or county may adopt a water conservation program which may include use of conservation measures in addition to those required by the Department of Health (DOH) and the DOE,... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1364 1999–00 |
Senior auto insur discountProvides that, when the spouse of an insured who is fifty-five years of age or older dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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