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 1439 1993–94 |
Community action agenciesMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to implement a state-wide pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of case management as a tool to promote self-reliance for low-income individuals caught in chronic poverty.... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1443 1993–94 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on "sexual orientation" is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. Discrimination based... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1445 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe freedom from discrimination statute applies to employers who employ one or more persons. References to a physical "handicap" are changed to physical "disability." Religious organizations are exempt only with respect to the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1446 1993–94 |
Civil service requirementsThe civil service citizenship requirements for city firefighters, county deputy sheriffs, and city police officers are eliminated. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1459 1993–94 |
Athletic trainersIndividuals may apply for certification as athletic trainers by meeting the qualifications specified in the act. No person may represent oneself as a certified athletic trainer without being certified for practice by the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1531 1993–94 |
Physical therapist assistntsIncreases the membership of the state board of physical therapy from five to seven members. Designates the qualifications for a license for physical therapist assistants. Requires the assistants to pass an examination. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1553 1993–94 |
Employer discriminationIt is unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage an individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee engages in any lawful activity off... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1576 1993–94 |
Child support obligationsCurrent law is clarified to provide that a contempt action is a remedy to enforce any support order established by a court or pursuant to an administrative hearing. A contempt action may be used to enforce a support order... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1590 1993–94 |
Hospital cost reportingModifies hospital cost reporting requirements regarding administrative expenditures. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1593 1993–94 |
Local government representnAuthorizes local governments to use a proportional representation electoral system. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1594 1993–94 |
Presidential electorsAllocates presidential electors in proportion to the popular vote. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1647 1993–94 |
Absentee votingRequires the county auditor to designate an election board to issue the absentee ballots and supervise the voting at each satellite office. Provides that absentee ballot voting by personal appearance may be conducted at the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1649 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodAuthorizes an unregistered qualified elector to register to vote on the day of the general election for the selection of a president and vice-president of the United States. Requires registration in person in the office of the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1674 1993–94 |
Higher ed instit disclosuresEach institution of higher education, private vocational school, degree granting institution and schools licensed to operate in Washington must notify students if the institution is in danger of losing institutional or program... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1676 1993–94 |
Immunity from liabilityExempts employees from civil liability for decisions, actions, or omissions as the result of acting within the scope of the employee's official duties. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1723 1993–94 |
Military service creditProvides for military service credit for public employees' retirement system plan II members. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1754 1993–94 |
Electrical inspectionsRequires proof of licensure and certification prior to performance of electrical inspections. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1755 1993–94 |
Electrical inspection feesProvides that fees shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five percent of those established in RCW 19.28.210. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1788 1993–94 |
Airport siting and fundingRemoves airport siting decisions from local governments and requires the state air transportation commission to assume that responsibility. Repeals RCW 53.08.350. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1803 1993–94 |
Election day holidayA new state legal holiday and school holiday are established. These holidays are on the date of the statewide general election held in a presidential election year. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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