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 2459 1993–94 |
Gov relationship w/privateExempts developments which are in compliance with growth management plans from the provisions of chapters 43.21C and 90.58 RCW. Does not exempt developments which are historically difficult to site. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2460 1993–94 |
Transportation fundingTransfers one hundred million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund on April 1, 1994. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2483 1993–94 |
Meals/prepared food tax exmpDeclares that the term "sale" does not apply to meals furnished by an employer to an employee for services rendered, by a hospital or nursing home to patients, and by a public or private school to staff and students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2517 1993–94 |
B&O tax/for-profit hospitalsThe Business and Occupation tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to 1.5 percent. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2545 1993–94 |
Minor work rules evaluationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to begin an immediate evaluation of its minor work rules, and report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 1994. The report is to include a | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2559 1993–94 |
Fossil collection regulationMakes it unlawful to collect fossils in designated lands managed by the department without a valid permit. Directs the board of natural resources to set fees for the permits. Gives similar regulatory authority for lands... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2564 1993–94 |
Integrated pest managementThe Department of Health is directed to develop a model integrated pest management program for use by school districts and libraries. School districts and libraries are required to adopt an integrated pest management program... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2586 1993–94 |
Domestic violence victimsDomestic violence shelters will provide prevention and treatment programs to victims of domestic violence, including parenting support, education and conflict resolution skills, and information and referral services. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2654 1993–94 |
State historical societyAuthorizes moneys from the department of general administration facilities and services revolving fund to be used for the purposes of the act. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2672 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefA homestead exemption from the state property tax levy is provided for each owner-occupied single family residence. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 35 percent of the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2723 1993–94 |
Property valuation appealsThe governing body of the county, city or town, or school district may appeal a property value to the county board of equalization. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2736 1993–94 |
Gov agencies/fees accountablRequires governmental agencies to directly relate a fee imposed to the service given for a fee. Requires agencies to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2768 1993–94 |
Two-tier property tax systemRequires the study to determine the effectiveness of revitalizing the downtown cores of Washington cities for multiple uses. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2809 1993–94 |
Photography studiosPhotography studios are not required to employ licensed cosmetologists to style the hair of customers in preparation for photography sessions. Photography studio employees who style, curl or tease a customer's hair, without... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2823 1993–94 |
Child support distributionEnsures that child support payments received by custodial parents when such support is owed are retained by those parents regardless of future claims made against such payments. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2847 1993–94 |
School air qualityRequires newly constructed or modernized school facilities to be aired out before occupancy. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2859 1993–94 |
Juv offender literacy trainiThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop and implement a literacy testing and training program for juveniles. The bill requires the department to test entering juveniles. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2443 1993–94 |
Seasonal workers/health beneThe Health Services Commission must adopt rules requiring all employee enrollee premiums be paid through deductions from wages or earnings. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1858 1993–94 |
Children in substitute careThe reviews by the citizen review board will be limited to the first hearing within 90 days of placement, the second hearing within six months of placement, and the third hearing within one year of placement in foster care. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 505, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
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