Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
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148
Bills as prime sponsor
48
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1069 1991–92 |
Prescription medicin insurncThere is a legislative finding that many health insurance policies severely restrict the citizens' choice of available pharmacies, and that such restrictions infringe upon the citizens' rights to have their prescriptions... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1074 1991–92 |
Election procdurs/nonpartisnDesignates exceptions to the requirement to conduct a primary election for judicial offices. Repeals provisions of chapters 29.18, 29.21, 29.27, 29.30, 29.33, 29.34, 29.51, and 29.54 RCW. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1099 1991–92 |
Voter registration deadlineCloses registration files fifteen days preceding an election instead of existing period of thirty days. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1135 1991–92 |
City street responsibilityA task force is created a) to examine the population threshold at which cities and towns must assume responsibility for slopes, embankments, and traffic control signals on their streets that are part of the state highway... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1146 1991–92 |
Natnl science fellows progrmDirects the higher education coordinating board to administer the program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1149 1991–92 |
Academic contests accountDirects the state board of education to award money to school districts for the purpose of sending their pupils who are state-level winners of academic contests to the national levels of these contests. Makes an appropriation... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1166 1991–92 |
Child care programsOne million six hundred thousand dollars from the general fund-state is appropriated to increase the support of existing child care resource and referral programs and develop new programs. The limitation of $25,000.00 per... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1167 1991–92 |
Hunger and malnutrition(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Makes an appropriation of twelve million four hundred thousand dollars to increase the number of eligible women, infants, and children served by the special supplemental food program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | 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 1171 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrRequires that every pupil in grades K to 6 shall annually receive eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1173 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyRequires, effective September 1, 1992, that every school bus be equipped with a crossing arm that will require students crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus. Provides for a pilot... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1174 1991–92 |
Bus drivers/violtn reportingIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1192 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer a pilot program designed to help single parents obtain a higher education. The board will appoint an advisory committee to help design the program and select projects to... | Val Ogden (D-49) | 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 1223 1991–92 |
Educational employees compRequires the legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to assure that educational employees are compensated at a rate which places Washington in the top ten percent of states by the 2000-01 school year. Requires that the... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1229 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs loansThe Mental Health Practitioners' Loan Repayment Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1230 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs schlrshpThe Mental Health Practitioners' Conditional Scholarship Program is established. Students pursuing degrees in a mental health profession are eligible for the program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1235 1991–92 |
Library services/univ/collgsRequires students at private colleges using the library facilities at public institutions of higher education to pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars. Directs the fees to be placed in the state library resources account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1239 1991–92 |
Liquor ads on television banDeclares it is a gross misdemeanor to knowingly advertise liquor on any television broadcast originating inside the state. Provides that the retransmission by an in-state broadcast station of an out-of-state signal is deemed... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1250 1991–92 |
Nonconsumptive wildlife useThe Wildlife Commission is directed to appoint a blue ribbon task force by October 1, 1991 to analyze the funding base for the Department of Wildlife and to recommend how it can be broadened beyond the hunting and fishing... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1251 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesApplicants for siting oil transmission lines under the state's energy facilities siting laws are required to pay the costs of a county, city, or town that are incurred in presenting information to the council and defending... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1252 1991–92 |
Aquaculture projects/EISProvides that an environmental impact statement shall be required before deciding on an aquaculture facility site. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1260 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle forfeitureSpecifies exceptions to the forfeiture rule. Specifies situations when seizure of a vehicle is permissible without process. Requires notice to the owner and provides for a hearing to determine a person's claim of ownership or... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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