Velma Veloria
Representative
· Democrat
· District 11
· most recent term 2003–04
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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 2370 2003–04 |
CondominiumsProvides that the declaration shall provide for the collection of all sums assessed by the association of apartment owners for the share of the common expenses chargeable to any apartment, and state the formulas or methods... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2372 2003–04 |
Public construction projectsRequires all subcontracts for public construction projects over $10 million to be competitively bid. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1040 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseRemoves the statute of limitations for civil cases based on childhood sexual abuse. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1055 2003–04 |
Body-trapping gripsDeclares that nothing in RCW 77.15.194 prohibits the use of any trap designed primarily for the capture of moles or rodents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1060 2003–04 |
Apprenticeship coursesRequires community and technical colleges to grade related and supplemental instruction for apprentices in the same manner as other courses providing academic credit, while preserving the authority of the State Board for... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1062 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentFinds that: (1) Firms and organizations that do business with the state expect and deserve to be paid in an expeditious and timely manner; and (2) Unjustified delays in paying vendors, construction contractors, and providers... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1071 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1091 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 · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1104 2003–04 |
Corrections dept/risk mngmntProvides that the risk management unit shall: (1) Identify liability and property risk that may have a significant economic impact on the department; (2) Evaluate existing loss control programs within the department as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1129 2003–04 |
Ballot propositionsAllows local officials to make an objective and fair presentation of facts on the impact a ballot proposition may have on the office or agency if such activities are part of the normal and regular conduct of the office or agency. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1167 2003–04 |
Legislative intrnl trade accCreates the legislative international trade account. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1174 2003–04 |
Trafficking personsProvides that the Attorney General must require assistant attorneys general to study trafficking issues to develop a better understanding and expertise on trafficking issues. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1180 2003–04 |
Prescription drugs/seniorsDeclares an intent to develop a program to promote access to affordable prescription drug coverage to low-income persons who do not otherwise have adequate coverage to purchase necessary and appropriate prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1212 2003–04 |
School district bondsIf, at the next general election, a constitutional amendment is passed by the voters that will permit school bonds to be approved by a simple majority of people voting in an election, state law is changed to permit that as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1238 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestLimits the Department of Fish and Wildlife's ability to issue new geoduck diver's licenses unless fewer than 50 persons are eligible for renewal. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1239 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestEstablishes a legislative task force to study the management and harvest of the geoduck resource and provide recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1285 2003–04 |
Remployment of veteransExtends reemployment rights under state law to persons who left temporary positions for specified types of military service. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1426 2003–04 |
Extraordinary invstmnt gainsProvides that, beginning January 1, 2005, and on January 1st of odd-numbered years thereafter, the amount of extraordinary investment gains, if any, shall be used to provide a lump sum payment to each plan 1 retiree under... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1499 2003–04 |
PERS early retirementPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 1 and 2 who are employed March 1, 2003, to retire between June 15, 2003, and August 31, 2003, to retire and receive one additional year of service credit for... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1554 2003–04 |
Food stamp eligibilityAllows individuals who have been convicted of a felony offense to receive benefits under the food stamp program. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1671 2003–04 |
Apprentices in cosmetologyExempts persons engaged in an industry apprenticeship program from the licensing requirement. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1697 2003–04 |
Port district tax limitationProvides that the limitation under RCW 84.55.010 for a port district with an assessed value of over one hundred billion dollars for taxes levied for collection in calendar year 2004 and thereafter shall be determined without... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1740 2003–04 |
Broadcasts of pro sportsProhibits professional football teams that play in stadiums funded with public money and their affiliated league from denying the local live broadcast of games played in the stadium unless a certain percentage of tickets are... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1765 2003–04 |
Inmate laborExpands the duties of the Correctional Industries Board to include overseeing labor camps, work camps, and work crews. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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