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 2193 1995–96 |
PERS I separationRevises RCW 41.40.150 relating to public employees' retirement system plan I members who separate from service without withdrawing their contributions from the retirement system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2237 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings bdsAuthorizes the board to issue final recommendations, not final orders. Repeals RCW 36.70A.330. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2238 1995–96 |
Adverse possession/easementsAbolishes the doctrines of adverse possession and prescriptive easements. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2242 1995–96 |
Disability retirement paymntRevises RCW 41.40.270 to provide payment options to a beneficiary of a member who dies prior to receiving his or her first retirement payment. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1908 1995–96 |
Long-term careNURSING HOME CENSUS REDUCTION - The Department of Social and Health Services is required to assist 1,600 nursing home eligible individuals obtain other types of care. The department is required to provide an assessment of all... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1298 1995–96 |
Methadone treatment programMethadone treatment is expanded to include opiate substitute treatment. This change allows for the use of new synthetic opiate substitutes in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1756 1995–96 |
Dependent childrenA relative or a foster parent caring for a child may attend any hearing or proceeding pertaining to the child, unless the court states the reasons on the record for disallowing attendance. Relatives may attend whether or not... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1173 1995–96 |
Adoption supportThe Secretary of DSHS must, at least once every five years, review the need to continue adoption support payments or lump sum payments to adoptive parents through the Adoption Support Program. Adoptive parents who receive... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1430 1995–96 |
Retirement contributns/exempEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1906 1995–96 |
Child care licensingSafeguarding the health, safety and well-being of children, expectant mothers and developmentally disabled persons is declared to be paramount over the right of any person to provide care. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1206 1995–96 |
Retirement systms restructurThe Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan III is established. Membership consists of TRS employees hired after July 1, 1996 and those members of TRS Plan II opting to transfer to Plan III. Defined Benefit Plan . Vesting of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
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