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 2324 1991–92 |
Omitted property assessmentsWhen an omitted assessment is made, the taxes levied may be paid within one year of the due date of the taxes for the year in which the assessment is made without penalty or interest. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2461 1991–92 |
Former legislators lobbyingThe lobbying activities of a person who has been a member of the state Legislature are restricted for a period of two years following his or her service as a state legislator. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2840 1991–92 |
Plastic beverage ringsAfter December 31, 1993, a person may not sell any product in containers that is connected by plastic rings or another plastic device unless the device is designed to degrade within a reasonable period of time and is designed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2972 1991–92 |
Flood control assist accountRevises the funding source for the flood control assistance account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2882 1991–92 |
Firearms sale restrictionsProhibits the sale of firearms near school grounds and in residential zones. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2851 1991–92 |
Volunteer service creditEstablishes the program in at least three sites, through which individuals may volunteer services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for services for themselves if they become disabled and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2743 1991–92 |
Higher ed tuition surchargeEstablishes the higher education quality enhancement fund. Generates revenues for the fund from tuition surcharge fees in accordance with the indicated schedule. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2744 1991–92 |
Budget stabilization accountTransfers two hundred sixty million dollars from the budget stabilization account to the general fund. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2563 1991–92 |
State & municipal leasesProvides an exemption from the provisions of chapter 58.17 RCW for financing contracts and leases entered into after July 23, 1989. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2569 1991–92 |
Library for blind/handicappdMakes an appropriation of one million nine hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2623 1991–92 |
Child care program grantsMakes an appropriation of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2632 1991–92 |
Prescription drug taxRevises RCW 82.08.0281 to include prescriptions for family planning purposes in the tax exemption. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2497 1991–92 |
Excess lottery revenuesDedicates excess lottery revenues to construction of common school facilities. Takes effect July 1, 1993. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1034 1991–92 |
Indebtedness issuance limitsThe statutory debt limit is changed from 7 percent to an incremental schedule for each of the next 12 years. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1036 1991–92 |
Liquor control bd directorThe existing three-member Liquor Control Board is expanded to five members and becomes a part-time rule-making body. This group retains the responsibility for adopting rules in areas such as determining the classes, varieties,... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1048 1991–92 |
Public works projectsIncreases the amount from twenty-five to one hundred thousand dollars to require public bids and payment of prevailing wages on projects at The Evergreen State College, any regional university, or state university. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1068 1991–92 |
Noncertificated personsIn establishing rules for certification of persons employed in the state's common schools, the State Board of Education shall allow school districts to employ, with or without compensation or other benefits, persons without... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1100 1991–92 |
Education 2000 task forceDirects the task force to identify the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to equip children of this state for their roles as citizens and provide a recommendation on these essential learnings to the legislature.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1101 1991–92 |
Residences near jails exmptnExempts the residences from the county levy authorized by RCW 84.52.043(1)(b) only. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1178 1991–92 |
School financingSpecifies the types of food products which do not qualify for sales tax exemption. Creates the education construction account for receipt of the taxes on non-exempt food products. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1215 1991–92 |
Excess school levies continuProvides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 of the state Constitution allowing school districts to continue existing excess levies is approved by the voters at the November 1991... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1216 1991–92 |
Transport commission membersDeletes the requirement that four members of the commission be from the western half of the state and three members from the eastern half of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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