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 2041 1993–94 |
Physical wellness programsCreates the Washington wellness facilities trust fund to provide grants to local nonprofit organizations to assist in the delivery of physical wellness programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2075 1993–94 |
Burke museum planning studyMakes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | 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 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 2139 1993–94 |
Mandatory school attendanceCurrent law is amended to require children seven years of age on midnight August 31 to attend a public school unless the child attends a private school, is receiving home-based instruction, or has been excused by the school... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2165 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standA log home with a minimum average wall thickness of three and one-half inches and with space heat other than electric resistance is not required to comply with the wall insulation standards of the residential energy code. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2179 1993–94 |
Homeless youth temp housingThe Department of Community Development is directed to give preference to applications for projects, through the Housing Assistance Program, that provide temporary housing for homeless, unaccompanied youth. The preference for... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2194 1993–94 |
Youth suicide preventionThere is a legislative finding that youth suicide is one of the most serious phenomena affecting children and should be addressed as a compelling public health and safety problem affecting the future of society. Youth suicide... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2273 1993–94 |
Agency spending efficienciesCreates the efficiency incentive fund to be used for one-time projects designed to improve efficiency of an agency, maintaining facilities and equipment, or unanticipated expenditures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2301 1993–94 |
Ground water protectn areasProvides that special protection areas may be proposed for designation by the department of ecology upon its own initiative or by a petition filed by a federal or state agency, Indian tribe, local government, or citizen. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2308 1993–94 |
Votes cast by House membersProvides that a member of the house of representatives may not cast a vote for another member if the vote is recorded. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2318 1993–94 |
Juvenile weapons possessionProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may possess a firearm or other dangerous weapon within one thousand feet of a school or public park. Requiring driving privileges to be revoked or postponed for any person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2336 1993–94 |
Neighborhood revitalizationRedesignates neighborhood reinvestment areas as community empowerment zones. Establishes a program to provide tax credits to a person making contributions to nonprofit organizations that are undertaking community empowerment... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2342 1993–94 |
Annual revaluation/real propDirects the county assessors to develop an implementation plan for revaluing all taxable real property in the county annually. Requires identification of the costs of implementing the plan. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2353 1993–94 |
Educational equity informatnRequires educational institutions to distribute to all employees and students a copy of its policies and procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2364 1993–94 |
State highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance of one hundred million dollars of general obligation bonds for highway construction projects. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2368 1993–94 |
Immigration assistantsRequires persons acting as immigration assistants to possess a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars, and errors and omissions malpractice insurance in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2383 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsProvides that the land on which the residence stands must not exceed five acres at the time of first filing by a claimant. Takes effect for taxes collectable in 1994. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2387 1993–94 |
Early retirementEstablishes conditions for early retirement for public employees. Prohibits agencies from contracting for the services of the persons who elect early retirement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2393 1993–94 |
Emergency services voluntrsAuthorizes an emergency services volunteer to claim an exemption of twenty percent of the tax due under RCW 82.44.020(1) and (2) for one motor vehicle registered to the volunteer per registration year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2426 1993–94 |
Juvenile justice actThe bill finds that the 1977 act requires review, and it directs committees of the House and Senate to review the act and make recommendations for revision of the juvenile justice system. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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