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 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1112 1995–96 |
General administn dept fundsTwo changes are made in the funding structure of the Department of General Administration. First, a technical change is made to designate pass-through funds associated with commercial insurance purchases in the risk management... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1295 1995–96 |
Retirement system death beneA member may designate a person or persons, a trust, an organization, or the member's estate to receive a refund of the member's contributions. Beneficiaries designated to receive contribution refunds or survivor's benefits... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1297 1995–96 |
Retiree benefits calculationThe state retirement systems are brought into compliance with the $150,000 federal limit on annual compensation used to calculate retirement benefits. The limit applies only to members hired after January 1, 1996; there is no... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| HB 2643 1993–94 |
Pension statutes cross-referStatutes governing assault pay, temporary duty disability, leave sharing, sick leave and vacation leave cash-outs and the 45-day service rule are cross-referenced to Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2164 1993–94 |
Residentl habilitatn centersInterlake School is deleted from the list of state residential habilitation centers which are "permanently established." | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2210 1993–94 |
Comm/tech college distrct 30A new district, District 30, is added to Washington's community and technical college system. The new district will include the land encompassed by the Lake Washington and Riverview School Districts in King County and the... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2905 1993–94 |
Retirement cost of living adThe temporary cost-of-living adjustment known as the February COLA is made permanent as of July 1, 1995; retirees will continue to receive the same adjustment they received beginning February 1992. No additional retirees will... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2628 1993–94 |
Blighted property condemnatnThe requirements are altered for a county, city, or town to condemn property that constitutes a blight on the surrounding neighborhood. Such property may be condemned if any two of the three factors mentioned above are met. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2629 1993–94 |
Junk vehiclesThe definition of a junk vehicle is changed in two ways. First, the requirement that a vehicle must be without a valid, current registration plate is deleted. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2644 1993–94 |
Retirement contribtns/paymntInterest and Overpayments . The Department of Retirement Systems has broad authority to charge interest for past due contributions except where expressly prohibited from doing so in statute. The Department of Retirement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2743 1993–94 |
School dist health servicesFor purposes of the act, "district" is defined as including a school district, educational service district or educational cooperative. The deduction for private contractor billing fees is limited to the amount charged by the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2486 1993–94 |
Sunset provisionsThe sunset reviews of the following entities are repealed: Asian-American Affairs Commission, current termination date: 1996; Human Rights Commission, current termination date: 1996; Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2170 1993–94 |
Special services demonstratnDistricts that have projects designed to reduce unnecessary labeling of students as handicapped can use the prior handicapped enrollment as the basis for funding. The restriction on using this only during the duration of the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1136 1993–94 |
Home matchingThe Home Matching Pilot Program is established in the state Department of Community Development. The Department of Community Development may select up to five eligible organizations to implement home matching programs at the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1192 1993–94 |
Weapons on school groundsProhibits firearms in a state, county, or city government building or any other building in use as a courthouse. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW 9.41.300. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1194 1993–94 |
Campaign financingThe prohibition in Initiative 134 against the use of public funds in financing political campaigns for local offices is repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1207 1993–94 |
Teacher retirees/death benftIf a member of Plan I of the Teachers' Retirement System is determined to be disabled by the director of the Department of Retirement Systems, and selects a retirement payment option that pays benefits to survivors, but dies... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1208 1993–94 |
Pension benefit calculationAny payments made to an employee covered by one of the state's retirement systems that are based either on an agreement on the part of the member to retire, or on notification to the employer of intent to retire, will be... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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