Georgette Valle
Representative
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 341993–94 · House · D · LD 341991–92 · House · D · LD 34
71
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
373
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1231 1995–96 |
Recycled content & recyclingThe federal recycled content standards are adopted for Washington. The due date for implementation of recycled content standards for all the listed materials is extended to July 1997. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2452 1995–96 |
Tuberculosis controlThe time period in which physicians are required to report new case of tuberculosis is reduced from five days to one day. The responsibilities of health officers are amended to explicitly include the involuntary treatment of... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2644 1995–96 |
Sex offenses against childrnSexual intercourse or sexual conduct with a minor at age 16 or 17 is criminalized under certain circumstances. Sexual intercourse with a minor is a gross misdemeanor if the minor is 16 or 17 and the perpetrator is at least... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2629 1995–96 |
Housing finance commissionThe WSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities either financed by WSHFC or financed by programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants shall (1) run with the land; (2) be used to satisfy... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2194 1995–96 |
Retirement portable benefitsDeath and Disability Benefits A dual member's survivor may combine the member's service credit from all systems to become eligible for a death benefit in the current system and prior systems. The highest average final... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2890 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actDeclares that the purpose of this act is to encourage individuals with knowledge of false claims against state government to provide that information to the state and bring civil actions against violators without fear of... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2905 1995–96 |
Open space protection distrcDeclares that any county shall have the power to create an open space protection district for the purpose of purchasing, financing, acquiring, and maintaining development rights under RCW 84.34.210, which shall be owned by the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2825 1995–96 |
Airport noise studyDirects the legislative transportation committee to conduct a study analyzing the impacts of airport impacts, such as air quality, water quality, street traffic, and noise, upon residential housing values near Seattle-Tacoma... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2799 1995–96 |
Student attainment programsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction to grant funds to selected school districts for the purposes of developing and implementing pilot programs designed to bring elementary grade students up to the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2731 1995–96 |
State facilities maintenanceRequires that all state general fund appropriations that lapse shall be deposited into the state facilities maintenance account created by the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2643 1995–96 |
Workers' comp appealsProvides that if an employer appeals to the board a department order granting temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits to a worker, the worker is entitled to the compensation or medical aid benefits... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2653 1995–96 |
Disabled person bus opportntRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2563 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2481 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise soundproofingDeclares that agreements requiring persons to waive damages and convey easements for the operation of aircraft in exchange for noise mitigation measures are void as against public policy and are of no force and effect. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2482 1995–96 |
Aicraft noise impact areasRequires the port district to affix and maintain not less than six noise-monitoring devices to be evenly distributed within neighborhoods located outside the area designated 65 Ldn on the port's most recent noise exposure map.... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2483 1995–96 |
Airport siting councilDeclares that the responsibility of the council is to make airport siting recommendations that reflect the interest of the entire state. Refers the issue to the council when the transportation commission determines that there... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2362 1995–96 |
Employee skills trainingAuthorizes a B&O tax credit for the value of state-approved employer-provided or state-approved employer-sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of incumbent employees. Applies to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
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