Helen Sommers
Representative
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2007–08
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231
Bills as prime sponsor
58
of those became law
524
Bills co-sponsored
14,428
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2687 2007–08 |
Operating budgetMakes 2008 supplemental operating budget appropriations. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3149 2007–08 |
Investment board personnelEstablishes an appropriated retention pool within the State Investment Board (Board) Expense Fund for Board investment officers. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3381 2007–08 |
WA health, safety, educationAuthorizes new or increased fees in specified state programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3177 2007–08 |
Expenditure limit committeeRemoves the Attorney General from the Expenditure Limit Committee. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3104 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsGrants to state registered domestic partners rights and responsibilities given to spouses in areas of law dealing with: dissolutions; community property; estate planning; taxes; court process; services to indigent veterans and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 12, 2008 |
| HB 3336 2007–08 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a pilot program of public financing for the office of Supreme Court justice. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 3313 2007–08 |
CoffeeDesignates coffee as the official beverage of the state of Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3288 2007–08 |
Resident studentsConcerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2749 2007–08 |
Gambling revolving fundProvides that the gambling revolving fund retain its investment earnings. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1044 2007–08 |
Contribution ratesRequires the Pension Funding Council (PFC) to adopt contribution rates by July 31 of even numbered years. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1089 2007–08 |
Operating sup budget 2005-07Makes operating supplement appropriations for the 2005-07 biennium. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1183 2007–08 |
Sentencing guidelines commRequires the Governor to appoint the Director of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1186 2007–08 |
Judicial campaignsEstablishes a pilot program of public financing for offices of Supreme Court Justice and Court of Appeals Judge. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1350 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that civil marriage is a legal institution recognized by the state in order to promote stable relationships and to protect individuals who are in those relationships. Civil marriage is based on a civil contract... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1351 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1663 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1771 2007–08 |
Public retirement systemsDiscontinues gain-sharing for both Plan 1 and Plan 3 of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), and the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 3 after the January 1,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1846 2007–08 |
Health care facilitiesModifies regulation of the Health Care Facilities Authority (HCFA) by adopting various provisions in HCFA rules and by adding requirements, including specifying that loan participants must provide sworn public benefit certifications. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2080 2007–08 |
Cert instructional staffDeclares legislative intent to end teacher salary grandfathering by the 2011-2012 school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2136 2007–08 |
Core subject instructionReauthorizes and expands a special services pilot program to include up to seven school districts, including two districts currently participating in such a program. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2150 2007–08 |
Appointment of judgesChanges the method of selection of justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Appeals to a system of Governor appointment from a list submitted by a nominating commission, with subsequent retention elections. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2398 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidModifies the nursing facility Medicaid payment system by rebasing direct care, therapy care, support services, and operations component rate allocations based upon calendar year 2005 cost reports. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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