Suzette Cooke
Representative
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 471995–96 · House · R · LD 471993–94 · House · R · LD 47
73
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
603
Bills co-sponsored
5,441
Recorded votes
1.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2212 1995–96 |
Sales tax on servicesThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to services is repealed. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2215 1995–96 |
Small business tax reliefThe small business credit for the business and occupation tax is increased from $420 to $600 per year for existing businesses and $1,200 per year for new businesses. A new business is defined as one which registered for the... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2253 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for nonprofit fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions : Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2387 1995–96 |
Child & adult dependnt abuseCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2476 1995–96 |
Paternity detrmintn/AFDCApplicants or recipients of AFDC assist the Office of Support Enforcement in determining the paternity of all children in the assistance unit. DSHS establishes "good cause" exemptions, consistent with federal ones. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2516 1995–96 |
Child care facility registraNeighbors or friends are exempt from licensing requirements under chapter 74.15 RCW if they care for not more than one family's children on a regular basis and do not advertise. Parents involved in cooperative child care... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2557 1995–96 |
Child custodyPermanent child custody orders are added to the list of long-term goals that an agency may implement as part of its permanency plan. Under the bill, the agency could identify the awarding of permanent child custody to a... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2683 1995–96 |
Child support determinationMandatory overtime required as a condition of employment is included in a parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the child support obligation. Voluntary overtime not required as a condition of employment is not... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2684 1995–96 |
Abuse/false allegationsA court must sanction a parent involved in a custody or residential schedule dispute who intentionally and falsely accuses the other parent of physical or sexual abuse of the child or a child's sibling if the court finds by... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2707 1995–96 |
School safetyFindings The Legislature finds that students and staff need to be safe at school and makes various findings about measures to enhance school security. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2711 1995–96 |
Illegal alien offender progrThe Department of Corrections is directed to implement an illegal offender program by July 1, 1997, to meet specified goals. The department is required to place illegal alien offenders who meet the specified eligibility and... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2721 1995–96 |
School bus advertisingRules adopted by the SPI governing the marking of school buses must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on the inside and outside of school buses, if such advertising and educational material... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2734 1995–96 |
Sex offender restrictionsAny sex offender under a term of community supervision, community placement, or community service must obey instructions from the DOC to refrain from establishing or maintaining a residence within one-fourth mile or three city... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2745 1995–96 |
Intangible personal prop taxFor property taxes due in 1997 and 1998, the state and the county assessors must list and assess intangible personal property in the same manner and to the same extent as intangible personal property was listed and assessed... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2910 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsPurpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2392 1995–96 |
Juv charging & plea dispostnProsecutorial Guidelines for Juvenile Cases . The same nonbinding prosecutorial guidelines already existing for adult criminal cases are placed in statute for juvenile offenses. Minor changes are made in the guidelines to... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2531 1995–96 |
Child abuse\neglect councilThe Secretary of the Department of Health, or the secretary's designee, is added as a voting member to the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2733 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. The local governing body must exercise only those authorities delegated by the Department of Ecology under this law. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
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