Sandra Romero
Representative
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · D · LD 222001–02 · House · D · LD 221999–00 · House · D · LD 221997–98 · House · D · LD 221995–96 · House · D · LD 221993–94 · House · D · LD 22
191
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
831
Bills co-sponsored
9,498
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1194 1997–98 |
Breast-feeding in workplaceAn employer must provide a workplace location to allow a woman to express breast milk unless reasonable safety or security considerations require other options. This requirement is met by providing a clean women's lavatory or... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1390 1997–98 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe dollar thresholds for contracts which are exempt from the municipal conflict of interest statutes are made applicable to the portion of the contract that will benefit the business operated by the municipal officer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1416 1997–98 |
Teaching degree/deaf educatnThe Legislature finds that deaf and hard of hearing students need greater opportunities to develop their unique strategies and perceptions in today's world and that their educational development can be improved by increasing... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1655 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed at any time the driver is operating the vehicle or bus. The requirement that at least one passenger be present is removed. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2127 1997–98 |
Public electronc info copiesEach state agency must make available to the public a paper copy of any information that the agency disseminates electronically, upon request. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2340 1997–98 |
Wetlands technical assistancA pilot project is established within the Department of Ecology (DOE) for technical assistance on wetlands issues. The project is in two of DOE's regional offices. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2349 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cultural/arts orgsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a statewide competitive evaluation process to solicit and prioritize performing arts, art museum and cultural organization capital projects in... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2356 1997–98 |
Sales/use tx exmptn certificThe requirement to report sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in a manufacturing operation or research and development operation to the Department of Revenue is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2360 1997–98 |
Financing contractsThe authorization allowing the State Treasurer to administer a financing contract program for state agencies is expanded to include local governments. With the approval of the local governing body, the State Treasurer can lend... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2399 1997–98 |
Small works rosters1. State agency small works rosters . The Department of Transportation is allowed to use the small works roster process to award contracts for construction, repair, or alteration. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2685 1997–98 |
Domstc violnce victim/advocaA testimonial privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence victim advocate. A domestic violence victim advocate may not be examined about any communication made by the victim to the advocate,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2793 1997–98 |
Offender educationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not require school districts to provide basic or special education services to inmates of county adult correctional facilities or Department of Corrections facilities even when the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2964 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn planRTPO board membership is modified. Any member of the House of Representatives or the state Senate whose districts are within the boundaries of the regional transportation planning organization are considered ex-officio,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 2607 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxImpact fees authorized by the Growth Management Act are exempt from sales and use tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2974 1997–98 |
Public contract biddingRequirements are altered for contractors to name subcontractors they intend to use as part of a bid submitted for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work with an expected cost in excess of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
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