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 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1241 2003–04 |
Biodiesel & alcohol fuelEstablishes tax deductions and exemptions for the retail sale and distribution of biodiesel and alcohol fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1462 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing gross receipts taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1531 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1242 2003–04 |
BiodieselEncourages state agencies to use a 20 percent biodiesel blended fuel for diesel fuel vehicles. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1466 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1268 2001–02 |
Civil service$ The state's civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2004. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2505 2001–02 |
Civil disorder$ Prohibits the teaching or demonstrating of a device or technique capable of causing significant injury or death to persons if the device or technique is to be used in a civil disorder. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2595 2001–02 |
Wireless 911 service$ The county tax for emergency service communications systems is redesignated as the Enhanced 911 (E911) excise tax and is increased from 25 to 50 cents per wireless line per month. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 1460 2001–02 |
Seat belt laws$ Seat belt laws are enforced as a primary action. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2326 2001–02 |
Climate & energy center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, non-regulatory, source of credible information and services... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 250, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| HB 1395 2001–02 |
Rural counties/jobs$ Allows rural counties to allow expansion of small-scale businesses and siting of new small-scale businesses on existing business sites if compatible in size and scale with land use and development patterns in the rural element. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2444 2001–02 |
Adult family home providers$ Adult family home operators and resident managers can meet minimum educational requirements with a United States high school diploma, general educational development certificate, or an English or translated government... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2501 2001–02 |
Chiropractic care$ Amends the Chiropractic Practice Act by removing the exclusions of herbal, animal, or botanic medicines in the rendering of dietary advice and nutritional supplementation. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2537 2001–02 |
Public works projects$ Approves the 2002 list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program. The list includes 64 projects totaling $206 million. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2332 2001–02 |
Voter registration$ Initiates the creation of a statewide voter registration data base. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 185, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2380 2001–02 |
Segregation of offenders$ Allows a youthful offender in an adult correctional facility who has reached the age of 18 to remain in the separate housing unit for offenders under 18 if the offender's needs would be better met there and the programs or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2441 2001–02 |
Joint comm on energy supply$ Modifies notice requirements for declarations of an energy supply alert or energy emergency and any requests for extensions. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2639 2001–02 |
Internet service providers$ Extends moratorium on taxation of Internet Service Providers from July 1, 2002, to July, 1, 2004. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 1144 2001–02 |
WorkFirst program$ Allows parents with a child under the age of one year a "good cause" exemption from the Workfirst program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 22, 2002 |
| HB 2015 2001–02 |
Protecting personal info$ Requires an entity to destroy specified personal information and government-issued identification numbers in records that are subject to disposal. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 22, 2002 |
| HB 1433 2001–02 |
Fire protection/bldg safety$ Requires landlord to provide tenants with a written statement disclosing information on fire protection and safety for residential buildings. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1517 2001–02 |
State agncy quality imprvmnt$ Requires each state agency and both houses of the Legislature, and encourages the Supreme Court and local governments, to develop and implement quality management programs to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1663 2001–02 |
Hate crimes$ Expands the illustrative list of aggravating factors that a court may consider when imposing an exceptional sentence to include hate crimes. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
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