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 1266 1991–92 |
School earthquake prepardnesRequires development of the policy by January 1, 1992. Specifies the elements of the policy. Makes an appropriation of forty-nine thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1269 1991–92 |
Public retirementThe contribution rate for a legislator-member of TRS I is reduced from 7.5 percent of legislative salary to 6 percent, except that members eligible for the 3 percent benefit factor continue to contribute at the 7.5 percent... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1295 1991–92 |
Physical access/univ/collegeBy October 31, 1991, each state supported college and university will use an existing committee or convene a physical access committee to identify physical barriers to access on each of the institution's campuses. Among... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1296 1991–92 |
Disabled access to higher edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will convene an advisory committee on access to higher education for students with disabilities. The committee will include students with disabilities, coordinators of services for those... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1303 1991–92 |
Vocational agricultural educDirects the vocational agriculture education service area to encourage greater student and teacher knowledge of environmentally sensitive agricultural and landscaping practices, water conservation, and agricultural worker... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1331 1991–92 |
1989-91 biennium approprtns(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/12/91) Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 1991. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1335 1991–92 |
Low-income energy assistanceAll energy suppliers, within the state of Washington, are required to submit plans to complete weatherization of one-half of the residences of their low-income customers by the year 2001. An energy supplier is defined as an... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1369 1991–92 |
Permits/licenses fee defintnThe existing recreational immunity statute is amended. If the Department of Wildlife, the Department of Fisheries or the State Parks and Recreation Commission charge a fee for a license or permit issued for statewide use, the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1370 1991–92 |
Wildlife lands/open spacesIncludes all lands owned by the department of wildlife and used for wildlife conservation, public access, or recreational purposes in the definition of "open space land" pursuant to RCW 84.34.020. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1417 1991–92 |
School volunteer programsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to compile a directory of volunteer programs and business or civic club partnerships that are currently operating in the public schools. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1419 1991–92 |
Community college facultyThe Legislature places the highest priority on improving instructional quality in the community colleges. The Legislature recognizes that increasing the number of full-time faculty in the system will help to improve... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1442 1991–92 |
Infra financing/econ developDeclares an intent to balance economic development across the state to reduce the negative impacts of growth in rapidly growing areas and to expand opportunities in areas in need of economic development. Directs that... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1449 1991–92 |
Testamentary subdivisionProhibits the otherwise unlawful subdivision of property by testamentary means. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1456 1991–92 |
Hulk haulers/scrap processrsThe original and annual registration fees for hulk haulers are increased from $10 to $50. The original registration fee for scrap processors is increased from $25 to $100, and the annual renewal fee is increased from $10 to $100. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1459 1991–92 |
Recyclable material marketsPackaging : Plastic bottles must have a label depicting the type of plastic resin used in its manufacture. The amount of certain toxic metals in packaging is reduced over a six-year period. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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