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 1830 1999–00 |
School facilities leviesAuthorizes a school district to impose a regular property tax levy for a two-year period under this act to support the construction of school plant facilities or the purchase, rent, or lease of building space or portable... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1943 1999–00 |
Publ employee retiremnt systAuthorizes the chief administrative officer of a public utility district, port district, or county to join the retirement system. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1947 1999–00 |
LEOFF surviving spouseQualifies an ex spouse as surviving spouse in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1997 1999–00 |
Local governmnt fiscal notesThe process for requesting and preparing local government fiscal notes is revised. A process for reviewing the fiscal impact of enacted legislation is established. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2208 1999–00 |
Teachers/housing supplementFinds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2249 1999–00 |
Criminal justice expensesAssists counties and cities with extraordinary criminal justice expenses. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2274 1999–00 |
Unprocessed timber export$ Authorizes the Governor to adopt rules to administer the state's program prohibiting timber exports from state lands. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2281 1999–00 |
Pension contribution rateProvides that, if the basic rates adopted by the pension funding council pursuant to RCW 41.45.060 include a zero state or employer contribution rate to a retirement plan, consistent with the most current actuarial valuation... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2283 1999–00 |
Learning assistance programRevises the definition of "participating student" as it relates to the learning assistance program. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2296 1999–00 |
Engrossed HB 2232 fundingProvides funding to implement Engrossed House Bill No. 2232. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2297 1999–00 |
Maximum levy calculationThe language necessary for correctly calculating the per pupil inflator is provided. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 1999 |
| HB 1833 1999–00 |
School alternate financing$ Authorizes school districts to contract with nonprofit organizations to finance the construction of new school buildings with special tax exempt financing. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1024 1999–00 |
Retirement system option$ Allows members of PERS and TRS Plan 1 with 30 years of service to make an irrevocable choice to have future member retirement contributions plus 7.5 percent interest returned to them at retirement. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1831 1999–00 |
School construction managmnt$ Requires school districts to use constructability reviews, value engineering, and building commissioning for school construction projects, and to hire professional construction managers for all school projects. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1832 1999–00 |
School construction debt$ Authorize school districts to use nonvoter-approved debt, within existing debt limits, to pay for the purchase, energy efficiencies, and structural changes to school facilities in the same manner as voter-approved debt. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1183 1999–00 |
State-wide custody contracts$ Allows the State Treasurer to negotiate a contract for custodial banking services on investments that any local government or institution of higher education may, at its option, choose to use. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1023 1999–00 |
TRS plan 3 investment gains$ Provides a gain-sharing payment to eligible members who transferred to Teachers Retirement System Plan 3 between August 31, 1997, and February 1, 1998. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1420 1999–00 |
Investment brd record checks$ The Washington State Investment Board is given authority to obtain an Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background check on potential employees. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1421 1999–00 |
Investment board trust funds$ The Washington State Investment Board is authorized to have more than one account in the State Treasury to commingle funds. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1422 1999–00 |
Investment board/securities$ The State Investment Board directly orders a nominee in whose name State Investment Board securities are registered to take action regarding the securities. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1212 1999–00 |
Driver's license renewal$ Driver's licenses for military spouses and dependents remain in effect as long as the military member remains in the service. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 2264 1999–00 |
Juv accountblty block grant$ Establishes the appropriated Juvenile Accountability Incentive Account to receive federal block grant moneys. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 1251 1999–00 |
Boards, commissions, progrms$ Numerous boards and commissions are terminated or consolidated. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 2111 1999–00 |
Tort claims revolving fund$ Consolidates funding for all state tort-related costs into one account, the Liability Account. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1133 1999–00 |
Voter registration lists$ Enhanced procedures are established to maintain voter registration lists. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
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