Helen Sommers
Representative
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · House · D · LD 362005–06 · House · D · LD 362003–04 · House · D · LD 362001–02 · House · D · LD 361999–00 · House · D · LD 361997–98 · House · D · LD 361995–96 · House · D · LD 361993–94 · House · D · LD 361991–92 · House · D · LD 36
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 1394 1999–00 |
Homicide by abuseC Makes the defense of duress unavailable to a person being prosecuted for homicide by abuse. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1149 1999–00 |
Insurance accounting stndrds$ Financial reports of insurance companies and health carriers must follow accounting standards adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 1549 1997–98 |
Gov restrictns/property taxA property owner may appeal directly to the county assessor to reconsider valuation of real property, if a government entity adopts a restriction on the property that limits the use of the property. A request to reconsider... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2491 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, half the earnings over 10 percent will be used to increase benefits and the other half will be used to... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2544 1997–98 |
Retirement system fundingThe Pension Funding Council is created and consists of the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems, the Director of the Office of Financial Management, and the chair and ranking minority members of the House | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 283, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1221 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by a person with a suspended or revoked driver = s license. An impounded vehicle may only be released pursuant to a written order from the agency that ordered the impound. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 203, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 3076 1997–98 |
Food stamp fraud investigatnThe Department of Revenue may disclose tax information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the limited purpose of investigating food stamp fraud by retailers. A person who receives confidential taxpayer information... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2429 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3109 1997–98 |
Basic health plan eligibiltyWhen a Basic Health Plan enrollee fails to report income or income changes accurately, the administrator of the Health Care Authority has the authority either to bill the enrollee for the amount of overpayment or to impose a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2394 1997–98 |
G. A. department fundingThe general administration services account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2436 1997–98 |
Sunset reviewThe Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) is reauthorized and removed from the sunset termination process. The current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2922 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation planThe assets of the Washington State Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) are placed in trust with the Washington State Investment Board for the exclusive use of the plan's participants and beneficiaries. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2634 1997–98 |
Fugitives/public assistanceGeneral assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2692 1997–98 |
Food stamp electronic transfStatutory references to "food stamps" are amended to include references to "food stamp benefits transferred electronically." | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1553 1997–98 |
City/town transportatn fundsLocal option taxes for transportation purposes are authorized for use by cities. Cities are authorized to establish city street districts contiguous with city boundaries for purposes of levying a city street tax, similar to a... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1587 1997–98 |
Parental voyeurismThe crime of sexual exploitation of a minor is amended to provide a new circumstance under which a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor commits the crime. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1648 1997–98 |
Gang activity buildingsA criminal street gang nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal street gang activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2261 1997–98 |
Governor's budget documentThe requirement that the Governor's biennial budget document include prospective object of expenditure information is deleted. A new requirement that the budget data be tabulated for each agency reflects current practice at... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2360 1997–98 |
Financing contractsThe authorization allowing the State Treasurer to administer a financing contract program for state agencies is expanded to include local governments. With the approval of the local governing body, the State Treasurer can lend... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2490 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, certain TRS III members and retirees receive half of the investment returns over 10 percent through a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2508 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 2487 1997–98 |
School emplyees retrmnt systThe Washington School Employees = Retirement System (SERS) is created. Membership consists of all Teachers = Retirement Plan I members, and all Washington School Employees = Retirement System Plan II and Plan III members. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
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