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 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2917 1995–96 |
Amusement game limitationBusinesses that primarily serve food may be licensed by the Gambling Commission to operate amusement games. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2922 1995–96 |
Loc gov archives & recordsIn addition to the surcharges mentioned above, and other charges authorized by law, county auditors must charge a surcharge of $1 per instrument for each document recorded. Revenue generated through this surcharge is deposited... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 1341 1995–96 |
Watercraft excise taxThe Clean and Safe Boating Account is created. Up to $1 million per year of watercraft excise tax revenues will go into the account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2934 1995–96 |
Small business/B&O tax credtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small and medium-sized business firms that pay benchmark wages or more. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2930 1995–96 |
Closed-captioned videoRequires that a video movie, documentary, course, self-help, product, or merchandise that has been reproduced in a video storage medium format of electronic means for distribution, sale, rent, loan, or lease for educational,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 1630 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationThe statement of purpose is replaced by a new section providing that the contractor registration statutes are meant to protect the general welfare of the residents of the state who purchase construction services and the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2806 1995–96 |
Personal watercraftEstablishes requirements for the safe operation of personal watercraft. Directs the commission to approve one or more personal watercraft safety education programs prior to January 1, 1997. An approved personal watercraft... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2843 1995–96 |
Workers' comp claims interstRequires the department to begin to pay interest starting on the date the claim is received. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2850 1995–96 |
Public contracts biddingFinds that the practices of bid shopping and bid peddling in connection with the construction, alteration, and repair of public improvements often result in poor quality of material and workmanship to the detriment of the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2854 1995–96 |
Businesses/public assistanceRequires that a private business that receives state or local government assistance for economic development or job growth purposes must create a net increase in jobs in this state within two years of receiving the assistance,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2818 1995–96 |
At-risk youthMakes technical and clarifying amendments to provisions regarding at-risk youth. Repeals RCW 13.32A.044. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2829 1995–96 |
Motor vehicl excise tx distrAmends RCW 82.44.150 and 82.44.110 to revise the distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2796 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tx deferrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2801 1995–96 |
Deaf and deaf-blind studentsDirects the office of superintendent of public instruction to establish policies, programs, and rules to be disseminated to all school districts and other local educational agencies that promote the education of deaf,... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2805 1995–96 |
Dies, molds, forms, patternsAuthorizes possessory and lien rights to entities that used dies, molds, forms, and patterns unclaimed by a customer who failed to pay for plastic fabrication work. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2808 1995–96 |
Early retirement/job titlesProvides that the eligible positions are those positions within job titles designated by the agency director to be permanently abolished. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2709 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle showsEstablishes procedures for the issuance of temporary subagency license to dealers engaged in RV shows. Declares that violations are an unfair or deceptive practice pursuant to the consumer protection act. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2732 1995–96 |
Workers' comp reconsideratnProvides that if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2643 1995–96 |
Workers' comp appealsProvides that if an employer appeals to the board a department order granting temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits to a worker, the worker is entitled to the compensation or medical aid benefits... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2653 1995–96 |
Disabled person bus opportntRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
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