Jennifer Belcher
Representative
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · D · LD 22
25
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
182
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1533 1991–92 |
Birth control prescrptn drgsExtends the sales and use tax exemption for prescription drugs to medicines or substances used to prevent conception. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1543 1991–92 |
School family worker supportThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to fund and coordinate school based family support worker projects to assist with the educational and social service needs of students and their families. The programs... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1546 1991–92 |
Port district prop tx leviesA port district with a population of 100,000 or more (Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Bellingham) is required to prepare a study justifying the imposition of any nonvoter approved property taxes, and hold a public hearing on the... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1561 1991–92 |
Tort claims revolving fundA tort claims revolving fund is reestablished for the purpose of paying tort claims against the state which arise from conduct taking place prior to July 1, 1990. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1562 1991–92 |
Building rent excess receiptThe adjustment of billings at six-month intervals to reflect changes in actual costs relative to budget estimates is eliminated. The Director of General Administration shall return to the treasury at the close of each... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1563 1991–92 |
Facility land bankA facility land bank is created within the Department of General Administration (GA). GA may acquire real property or interests in real property for the facility land bank upon approval of the State Capitol Committee. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1564 1991–92 |
State facilities transportatThe Department of General Administration's transportation and parking authority is expanded beyond the capitol campus to all state-owned and leased facilities. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1566 1991–92 |
Child care wage enhancementEstablishes the child care wage enhancement grant program to improve the quality and increase the supply of child care services. Makes an appropriation of two million one hundred twenty thousand dollars to carry out the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1567 1991–92 |
Agricul workers protectionsSeveral provisions related to safety requirements for agricultural employees are added to the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. Protective clothing Employers are required to provide to agricultural employees, at no... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1569 1991–92 |
Functionally disabled servicThe Legislature intends to organize the foundation for financing and providing community based long-term care services for all functionally disabled persons. The Legislature intends to provide secured benefit assurance in... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1597 1991–92 |
Tobacco sales restrictionsIt is unlawful to possess or operate a tobacco vending machine. "Tobacco vending machine" does not include a machine that requires a sale to be conducted in person by the seller. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1599 1991–92 |
Timber workers unemploymentAn unemployment insurance additional benefit program is established for lumber and wood products employees and for employees in counties that have lumber and wood products employment at least twice the state average and an... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1604 1991–92 |
Safe houses/runaway youthAuthorizes the award of grants for the establishment and operation of safe houses for runaway and street youth up to eighteen years of age. Establishes criteria for award of the grants to five safe houses in Seattle, Tacoma,... | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1614 1991–92 |
Home families child servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract for specialized child care and respite care for children from homeless families. Organizations providing specialized child care and respite care, must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1663 1991–92 |
Local literacy programsAuthorizes the state library commission to provide grants to local libraries to develop and implement innovative programs for children throughout the year. Requires a report to the legislature on the program results by... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1665 1991–92 |
Health care coverage/retiredRevises existing provisions for health care coverage for retired and disabled public employees. Establishes a commission to study the health care benefits for retired and disabled public employees. Requires a report and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1666 1991–92 |
Dissolution/economic equityProvides that, in making disposition of the property and liabilities of the parties, the court should consider the past, present, and future earnings of each spouse, including the earning capacity that was enhanced, diminished... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1670 1991–92 |
Growth strategies provisionsA definition of natural resources of state-wide significance is added to the Growth Management Act and a process is established to identify and protect these resources. A committee staffed by the Department of Community... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1680 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1717 1991–92 |
Mortgage insurance cancelltnWhen mortgage insurance is required for a residential mortgage loan, the lender must notify the borrower in writing: that the borrower should contact the loan servicing agent for the conditions and procedures for cancellation... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1738 1991–92 |
Women/minority bus utilitiesRequires electric, gas, and telephone corporations with gross annual revenues exceeding twenty-five million dollars to submit annually a plan for increasing women and minority business enterprise procurement. Requires annual... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1741 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsProvides that victims of domestic violence are entitled to receive appropriate counseling and a one-time assistance award to aid in emergency relocation. Revises assault and reckless endangerment penalties. Requires domestic... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1765 1991–92 |
Pesticide availability/useRequires the department to monitor pesticide use for the purpose of identifying uses that repeatedly pose a health hazard to workers and establish procedures for the prevention of injury. Establishes a schedule to phase out... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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