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 1969 1999–00 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/tx$ Moves the date the number of low income occupants is calculated from January 1 to December 31 for purposes of the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 2005 1999–00 |
State employee whistleblower$ A variety of changes are made to the state whistleblower law. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1014 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a (U.S. Coast Guard) approved personal flotation device that meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards while on a vessel under 19 feet that is underway. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1143 1999–00 |
Inmate funds' deductions$ Authorizes counties and municipalities to charge $10 booking fees. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 2061 1999–00 |
Community colleges$ Eliminates the two-credit minimum tuition and fee requirement at the community colleges. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 2260 1999–00 |
Rural county tax incentivesC Allows rural counties a local option public facilities sales and use tax of 0.08 percent which is credited against the state sales and use tax. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1192 1999–00 |
Economic development activty$ Expands the economic development activities for which the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority can provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1493 1999–00 |
Homeless children & families$ The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Department of Social and Health Services will develop a collaborative approach to serving homeless children and their families. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| HB 1494 1999–00 |
GA dept. director's duties$ Clarifies the powers of the director of the Department of General Administration. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1212 1999–00 |
Driver's license renewal$ Driver's licenses for military spouses and dependents remain in effect as long as the military member remains in the service. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1345 1999–00 |
Low-income rental housing/tx$ Provide a real and personal property tax exemption for rental housing that is provided to very low-income households and owned or used by a nonprofit organization, corporation, or association. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1546 1999–00 |
In-home care services$ Establishes a comprehensive array of quality of care measures for monitoring case management and in-home care services. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 1729 1999–00 |
Teacher training pilot prgrm$ A teacher training pilot project is created. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 2051 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remediatn/txHazardous waste site cleanups are taxed in the same manner as hazardous waste site cleanups for the federal government. The contract is not subject to the sales tax but the business performing the service must pay sales tax on... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1121 1997–98 |
Child custodyPermanent custody orders are added to the list of long-term goals that an agency may select to implement in a dependency proceeding. In addition to adoption, long-term relative care, foster care, guardianship, and independent... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2459 1997–98 |
Public housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners. Two commissioners must be tenants in a housing project owned by the housing authority. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2529 1997–98 |
Small business exportersThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center = s board of directors is reduced from 19 members to seven members. Members are appointed by the Governor, with advice from board members. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1971 1997–98 |
Teachers as legislatorsTeachers on leave of absence to serve as legislators can choose between receiving HCA insurance benefits as state employees or choose to have the Legislature pay the school district for the cost of continuing district-provided... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 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 2108 1997–98 |
Jumbo ferry constructionLegislative intent is declared and the Legislature finds that the existing, aging Super Class ferries cannot provide reliable service to accommodate the economic growth in the central Puget Sound region and forecasted... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2472 1997–98 |
Publ works board rural loansThe public works trust fund rural natural resources impact areas loan program is repealed. Various provisions added in 1997 to rural natural resources impact areas programs are designated for repeal in 2001. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2532 1997–98 |
Foreign protection ordersA statutory procedure for the filing and enforcement of foreign protection orders is created. "Foreign protection order" means an order related to domestic or family violence, harassment, sexual abuse, or stalking. The purpose... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2976 1997–98 |
RTA trains manufactureRTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2989 1997–98 |
Guardians/guardians ad litemThe recommendations of the Guardian Certification Study Committee are adopted with respect to certification and disciplining requirements. Certified professional guardians are charged a fee for certification. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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