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 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2488 1997–98 |
Publ emplyees retir syst IIIDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2489 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditProvides that persons who fail to: (1) Establish allowable membership service not previously credited; (2) restore all or a part of that previously credited membership service represented by withdrawn contributions; or (3)... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1100 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsProvides that, effective July 1, 1997, the retirement allowance under RCW 43.43.260 and 43.43.270(2) shall not be less than twenty dollars per month for each year of service. Decodifies RCW 43.43.275 and 43.43.277. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1125 1997–98 |
Employmnt securty data accesThe Employment Security Department must share confidential wage information with the Department of Social and Health Services on clients whose names and social security numbers are provided annually by DSHS and who are... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1217 1997–98 |
PERS I separationDeclares that a member who separates or has separated after attaining the age of fifty with at least twenty years of service shall remain a member during the period of absence from service for the exclusive purpose of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1228 1997–98 |
Absentee vote countingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1540 1997–98 |
Contributns to higher ed/taxCompanies who contribute to eligible institutions of higher education will receive credit against their business and occupation or public utility tax liability. Contribution means a gift of cash or tangible personal property... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1626 1997–98 |
1997-99 operating budgetMakes appropriations for the 1997-99 biennium. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1627 1997–98 |
1995-97 supplemental budgetMakes revisions to appropriation measure for the 1995-1996 biennium. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1697 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyA pilot project process is established in four communities to provide services to women who give birth to drug-addicted babies and to require involuntary insertion of long-term pharmaceutical birth control for women who have... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1699 1997–98 |
Public health financingNewly incorporated city populations are included in the calculation of city contributions to counties. This corrects the funding calculation contained in SSB 6058, as adopted by the 1995 Legislature. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1737 1997–98 |
Gen. fund expenditure limitProvides that the expenditure limit for fiscal year 1996 is the expenditure limit issued by the office of financial management in July 1996 and as adjusted in accordance with RCW 43.135.035(4) and 43.135.060(2). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1738 1997–98 |
Fiscal growth factor definedRevises RCW 43.135.025 to declare that "fiscal growth factor" means the average of the sum of inflation and population change of the five to twenty-five year old age cohort for each of the prior three fiscal years. Provides... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1839 1997–98 |
Retirement allowance adjustmProvides that any member who retired before January 1, 1996, and who elected to receive a reduced retirement allowance is entitled to receive a retirement allowance if they meet the following conditions: (1) The retiree's... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1990 1997–98 |
Child abuse definitionActs of A temporary abandonment @ are added to the definition of child abuse and neglect. A Temporary abandonment @ is defined as A recklessly leaving a child under the age of ten years unattended in or at any place for such... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2017 1997–98 |
Ed employees' retirement sysName Change The Teachers = Retirement System is renamed the Washington Educational Employees = Retirement System (WEERS). The names of Teachers = Retirement System Plan II and Teachers = Retirement System Plan III (TRS III)... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2156 1997–98 |
Public financing of cmpaignsProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2159 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides state employee benefits for domestic partners. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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