Michael Stensen
Representative
· Democrat
· District 31
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · House · D · LD 31
18
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
230
Bills co-sponsored
1,139
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2812 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2718 1999–00 |
Beverage container refundEstablishes a program for the refund and reuse of beverage containers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2752 1999–00 |
Small school pilot programRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2753 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise/schoolsDeclares an intent to mandate that port districts operating a large airport, whether currently existing or created in the future, provide resources for noise abatement to schools impacted by large airports. The revenues... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2622 1999–00 |
State trust landsProvides that four pilot recreational conservation leases shall be initiated by the department. The four pilot lease sites shall be the Yacolt State Forest, Elbe Hills State Forest, Tiger Mountain State Forest, and the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2624 1999–00 |
Mining/flood plainsAn environmental impact statement is categorically required for any new or expanded public or private surface mine, if all or any part of the proposed mine falls within a flood plain as defined by rule. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2680 1999–00 |
Juvenile offense recordsAmends RCW 13.50.050 relating to the sealing and destruction of juvenile offense records. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2681 1999–00 |
Bone marrowDeclares that a person's status as a minor may not disqualify him or her from bone marrow donation. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2687 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public improvements which are needed to encourage private development of selected... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2699 1999–00 |
Indian children/adoptionProvides that the department shall comply with all federal requirements relating to the adoption of Indian children. The department shall not require licensed adoption agencies to meet any requirements or standards beyond... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2702 1999–00 |
Agency computer useRequires state agencies to use their computers for thirty-six months. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| 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 2550 1999–00 |
Washington answers! programThe Washington Answers! program is created. The Director may award grants from the Washington Answers! account for the purpose of improving agency customer service. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | 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 2573 1999–00 |
Vehicle fuel taxDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2601 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingTask Force A Joint Legislative Task Force on siting reform is created. The task force will review the current siting authority and recommend changes to modernize the siting process. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
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