Barbara Cothern
Representative
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 1
14
Bills as prime sponsor
6
of those became law
172
Bills co-sponsored
1,661
Recorded votes
4.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1763 1993–94 |
Self-esteem curriculumRequires the inclusion in curricula for future teachers of ways to enhance the self-esteem of common school students. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1772 1993–94 |
Parents as first teachers prEstablishes the program to provide support to children and their families during the child's first four years of life. Establishes rules for the award of grant moneys for three pilot programs. Makes an appropriation of two... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1859 1993–94 |
Runaways/emergency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to fund shelters for runaway and homeless youth. Local government must provide a 50 percent match for the state funds. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1899 1993–94 |
Environmental regulationEstablishes the commission on environmental regulatory streamlining. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1914 1993–94 |
At-risk children assistanceAny volunteer, including a volunteer organization, may assist a public agency, with the agency's approval, in a collaborative program for serving the needs of at-risk youth. Such programs are to be established in accordance... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1941 1993–94 |
Weapons at school/notificatnEach school district must adopt and implement a policy for notifying the parents or guardians of any student violating the law prohibiting dangerous weapons on school premises. The policy must require prompt notification of... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1958 1993–94 |
PNWER-Net working groupCreates the PNWER-Net working group to facilitate the interlibrary electronic sharing of volumes from universities of the Pacific Northwest region. Creates the PNWER-Net account. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1961 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture sister statThe sum of $45,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of International Relations and Protocol for the biennium ending June 30, 1993, and any amounts remaining on June 30 are reappropriated. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2027 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardLimits the salary to fifty dollars per day. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2031 1993–94 |
Higher ed residencyFor the purpose of paying resident tuition rates, the spouse and dependents of a member of the civil or military service of Washington or this nation do not lose their domicile in the state while living in another state or... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2086 1993–94 |
Budget adoptionProvides that the governor and the members of the legislature shall forfeit all travel expenses, lodging expenses, and per diem allowances until such time as a budget bill is enacted. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2107 1993–94 |
Transportation/econ developmProvides financial assistance to transit agencies for the planning, design, acquisition, and construction of high capacity transportation systems. Increases licensing fees based upon gross weight of vehicles. Revises maximum... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2128 1993–94 |
Postretirement benefit adjusProvides a postretirement adjustment for certain retirees not entitled to automatic cost of living adjustments. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2131 1993–94 |
Childhood vaccinationsEnsures that all children in the state receive all well-baby, well-child care, including immunizations. Does not authorize immunizations to children who have private health insurance coverage. Makes an appropriation of three... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2174 1993–94 |
Espresso machinesProhibits local governments from enforcing local regulations regarding the exempted machines. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2175 1993–94 |
Traffic offense recordsExtends the period for maintenance of records of alcohol-related offenses from five to ten years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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