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 2583 1995–96 |
Shoreline econ develp centerMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2515 1995–96 |
Guide and service dogsProvides that a guide dog trainee or service dog trainee that is trained by a nonaccredited individual or organization must be approved as provided in RCW 70.84.020 and 70.84.021. Directs the department of health to establish... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2560 1995–96 |
Watershed restorationMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2348 1995–96 |
Land develpmnt permit disputEstablishes procedures for an application for mediation and for notification to other affected landowners. Provides for the selection of a special master to mediate the dispute. Calls for informal hearings. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2351 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnSpecifies the conditions to be met to be eligible for the exemptions. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2352 1995–96 |
Community radio statns/taxExempts community radio stations from property taxation. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2361 1995–96 |
Competence/criminal procedngProhibits a defendant from presenting evidence that a mental illness prevented the defendant from forming the requisite mental state for the crime unless the defendant has first pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2362 1995–96 |
Employee skills trainingAuthorizes a B&O tax credit for the value of state-approved employer-provided or state-approved employer-sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of incumbent employees. Applies to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2373 1995–96 |
Library organztns/tax exemptExempts the first twenty thousand dollars received from the sale of used books, videos, and sound recordings. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2391 1995–96 |
School safety fundingMakes an appropriation of fourteen million one hundred thousand dollars for pupil transportation. Makes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars for school security. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2269 1995–96 |
School district levies/bondsDeletes the requirement for three-fifths of the voters to approve. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Provides that the act shall take effect if a proposed Constitutional amendment is approved by the voters. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2295 1995–96 |
Criminal justice costsDesignates the principles to be followed in negotiating interlocal agreements or contracts. Provide for arbitration proceedings when agreement cannot be reached between a city and county. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1003 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled sales/use txExempts low-income senior citizens and disabled persons from sales and use taxes on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1077 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/taxationRevises the existing exemptions from the business and occupation tax provided by RCW 82.04.365. Provides criteria for exemption from the retail sales tax imposed by chapter 82.08 RCW. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1083 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1084 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe death benefits provisions are changed to allow a surviving spouse or eligible children of a LEOFF member who dies with either 10 years of service, or retirement eligibility, to receive a 150 percent refund on accumulated... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1122 1995–96 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of two hundred million dollars for the common school construction fund. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1201 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses exemptionsExempts residents seventy years of age or older from the requirement for recreational fishing licenses. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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