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 1868 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1880 2003–04 |
Economic developmentAllows counties, with the approval of a majority of the voters, to impose a 0.1 percent local sales and use tax to fund economic development and public improvements. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1924 2003–04 |
Edu employee sick leaveAuthorizes educational employees to accumulate one hundred ninety days of sick leave. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1944 2003–04 |
Notice of mass layoffsRequires certain employers to give affected employees and others 60 days' advance notice of mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1970 2003–04 |
World languagesRequires OSPI to assign at least a half-time employee to world language instruction. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1983 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes adopted by reference. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1987 2003–04 |
Debarment of contractorsDebars vendors from future consideration on contracts with the state for conviction of certain crimes, nonperformance, and failure to follow procedures for a period of up to eight years. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2003 2003–04 |
Equal access & opportunityRepeals RCW 49.60.400 and 49.60.401. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2004 2003–04 |
State route number 992.4 miles of State Route 99 in the vicinity of Tukwila is removed from the state highway system. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2020 2003–04 |
CondominiumsLimits liability for condominium construction and certain management decisions. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2047 2003–04 |
Public contract wagesRequires all contractors and subcontractors of state contracts to pay employees a living wage of no less than $10 per hour if health benefits are provided, and $11.50 per hour if health benefits are not provided. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2059 2003–04 |
ManslaughterProvides that manslaughter is a lesser included offense of murder in the second degree. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2189 2003–04 |
Small business act T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2276 2003–04 |
Aviation mitigation zonesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to establish an aviation mitigation zone (AMZ) using specified criteria for any qualifying large regional airport. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2342 2003–04 |
Supervision of sex offendersProhibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from approving any residence of a released sex offender on community custody status, when two or more sex offenders already reside in the same city block or building. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1059 2003–04 |
Trade policy joint commCreates the Joint Legislative Committee on Trade Policy. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 404, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1173 2003–04 |
State trade rep officeExpands and clarifies the duties of the Washington State Trade Representative to include the review and analysis of trade agreements, informing the Legislature of international trade developments, acting as the state's liaison... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 346, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1782 2003–04 |
Nonprofit youth orgsEstablishes a competitive grant program to assist nonprofit youth organizations in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential services, excluding outdoor athletic fields. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1179 2003–04 |
Economic dev & int relationsChanges the name of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1090 2003–04 |
Trafficking of personsExtends the Washington State Task Force Against the Trafficking of Persons indefinitely. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1175 2003–04 |
Trafficking personsCreates the crime of trafficking in the first degree, a seriousness level XIV, class A felony. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1211 2003–04 |
Public accountancy actRequires CPAs and CPA firms to notify the Board of Accountancy (Board) of certain compliance actions and investigations by specified federal agencies and state accountancy boards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1455 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngCreates a statutory scheme for the licensing and regulation of persons involved in the business of money transmission or currency exchange. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
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