Cathy Wolfe
Representative
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · House · D · LD 221997–98 · House · D · LD 221995–96 · House · D · LD 221993–94 · House · D · LD 22
53
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
689
Bills co-sponsored
6,580
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2576 1993–94 |
Local firearm regulationAuthorizes cities, towns, and counties to enact ordinances restricting the areas in their jurisdictions in which firearms may be sold. Requires penalties to be the same as provided for in state law. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2723 1993–94 |
Property valuation appealsThe governing body of the county, city or town, or school district may appeal a property value to the county board of equalization. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2787 1993–94 |
Child support assuranceDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a child support assurance system. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2794 1993–94 |
County treasurersThe following changes are made to property tax laws: oThe use of credit cards to pay property taxes is altered to allow property taxes to be paid by credit card or debit card, but only if the cost of processing such a... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2818 1993–94 |
School facilities availabltyAuthorizes school facilities to be used by volunteer or nonprofit community organizations for the purposes of before and after school child care, programs to serve children at risk, and other community-based programs designed... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2859 1993–94 |
Juv offender literacy trainiThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop and implement a literacy testing and training program for juveniles. The bill requires the department to test entering juveniles. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2868 1993–94 |
Insurance commissioner candiRevises RCW 48.30.110 to designate additional restrictions on contributions to candidates for insurance commissioner. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2917 1993–94 |
Federal earned income creditThe Office of Financial Management is required to coordinate an interagency effort to maximize the utilization of the earned income tax credit by eligible workers in Washington State. An unspecified appropriation is made to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2443 1993–94 |
Seasonal workers/health beneThe Health Services Commission must adopt rules requiring all employee enrollee premiums be paid through deductions from wages or earnings. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| HB 2028 1993–94 |
Retirement system contributnThe director of the Department of Retirement Systems is to notify a member of any of the state's retirement systems of the employee's ability to restore withdrawn retirement contributions. The director will send a statement to... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 506, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1085 1993–94 |
Transportation demand mangmtThe governing boards of institutions of higher learning may impose either a voluntary or mandatory transportation fee on their employees and students to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the need for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1824 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Community Development's central register of publicly-owned property that is available for sale, lease, or exchange is expanded to include surplus and under-utilized land and buildings under the control of the... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1504 1993–94 |
Normal school fund revenuesThe Evergreen State College's one-fourth share of the normal school fund is phased in over five biennia. Beginning in the 1995-97 biennium, Evergreen receives 5 percent of the revenues not obligated to repay bonds and the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1512 1993–94 |
Dependent childrenThe list of aggravated circumstances the court must consider in determining whether to terminate the parent and child relationship is expanded to include: (1) use of intoxicating or controlled substances which render the... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1520 1993–94 |
Skill centersTwo pilot programs designed to increase skill center course offerings in the late afternoon and evening, subject to funding, shall be administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Workforce... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2067 1993–94 |
Commute trip reduction progrState employees may use state-owned or leased vehicles for ride sharing as part of the commute trip reduction program required by the state Clean Air Act. All money collected from rental or parking spaces at state-owned or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
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