Velma Veloria
Representative
· Democrat
· District 11
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · D · LD 112001–02 · House · D · LD 111999–00 · House · D · LD 111997–98 · House · D · LD 111995–96 · House · D · LD 111993–94 · House · D · LD 11
131
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
794
Bills co-sponsored
9,498
Recorded votes
2.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2980 2003–04 |
Historic county courthousesCreates the Historic County Courthouse Grant program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3086 2003–04 |
Maritime officeCreates the Washington Maritime Office in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3144 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides business and occupation tax relief to certain small businesses. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3145 2003–04 |
Manufacturing facilitiesProvides tax relief for the construction of specified manufacturing facilities. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3146 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxProvides that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, a credit is allowed for investment in computers and preinstalled software on those computers, used by an eligible person exclusively for business purposes.... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3147 2003–04 |
Small business tax crdt/jobsDeclares that, in computing the tax imposed under chapter 82.04 RCW, an eligible person is allowed a credit against the tax due. The credit is equal to six hundred fifty dollars for each qualified employment position created... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3150 2003–04 |
Americans with disabilitiesFinds that: (1) The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Act Amendments guidelines were established to ensure adequate accommodations to people with disabilities.... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3069 2003–04 |
Trafficking of personsDeclares an intent to improve the response of state, local, and private entities to incidents of trafficking in humans in order to provide better investigations and prosecutions of such acts and to establish a coordinated and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3071 2003–04 |
English as second languageRequires the college board to administer a vocational English as a second language program. Under the program, the college board shall: (1) Target a portion of funds available from high demand enrollment appropriations to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3076 2003–04 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2864 2003–04 |
Community correctionsProvides that, when selecting a location for a field office to be used by community corrections officers, the department must perform an analysis of the surrounding area. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2611 2003–04 |
Victims of crimesRevises provisions relating to victims of crime. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 1032 2003–04 |
Economic revitalization brdDirects all interest earnings generated by the Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) to be transferred to the Community Economic Revitalization Board CERB program beginning July 1, 2005. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1214 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1390 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingCreates a five-year pilot project conducted by the Secretary of State to study the use of instant runoff voting (IRV) as a local option for nonpartisan offices in charter cities. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1459 2003–04 |
Wine/farmers marketsAllows a Washington winery to obtain an endorsement from the Liquor Control Board to sell bottled wines at qualifying farmers markets. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1472 2003–04 |
Clean and sober housingCreates provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that apply to "drug and alcohol free housing." | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1481 2003–04 |
Relocation assistanceRemoves a $10,000 upper limit on the amount an agency can pay to a displaced farm, nonprofit organization, or small business for expenses of reestablishing at a new location following a condemnation of property by an agency. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1751 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates a preferential business & occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturers or processors for hire engaged in the manufacturing of semiconductor materials. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1931 2003–04 |
Law officer trainingDirects the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to offer a training session on how law enforcement officers should interact with people with developmental disabilities or mental illness. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2226 2003–04 |
Minority/women's bus officeClarifies that the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises has the authority to receive and spend gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
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