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 1530 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsAn otherwise qualified senior citizen or retired disabled person who is in a hospital or nursing home remains eligible for property tax relief if the person's residence is rented for the purpose of paying hospital or nursing... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1535 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesCounty legislative authorities may authorize juvenile court administrators to establish fees to cover the costs of administration and operation of juvenile diversion services. Parents or guardians are liable for the costs of... | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1864 1993–94 |
Accelerant detection dogsAccelerant detection dogs are defined. If a person maliciously injures, disables, shoots, or kills such an animal, the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1569 1993–94 |
Malicious harassmentChanges are made to the malicious harassment statute to address constitutional concerns and new policy considerations. The Legislature makes findings concerning the seriousness of hate crimes. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 25, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1324 1993–94 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property owned by nonprofit organizations which is used to solicit gifts, donations, or grants is exempt from property tax. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1973 1993–94 |
Early retirementMembers of Plan I of the Teachers' or Public Employees' Retirement System who meet the following criteria can retire by submitting a written application to the Department of Retirement Systems by July 1, 1993: (1)The member... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1578 1993–94 |
Offenders under jurisdictionThe Department of Corrections is responsible for tracking only those felony cases involving offenders sentenced to prison or ordered under the supervision of the department. The date for tolling of a sentence when an offender... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1956 1993–94 |
Health insurance informationIt is the intent of the Legislature to improve the process of third-party payment of health benefits through the computerized compilation and exchange of insurance coverage information. The Legislature also intends to ensure... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
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