Prohibits state contractors, prospective state contractors, holders of procurement prequalification certificates, or principals of these groups from making contributions to, or soliciting contributions from their employees or from subcontractors or principals of subcontractors on behalf of, certain candidate committees, noncandidate committees, and political party committees. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules to issue prequalification certificates to prospective contractors for public buildings or other public works. Amends the contribution limits for certain individuals and noncandidate committees. Prohibits lobbyists and certain persons related to lobbyists from soliciting contributions from client lobbyists. Increases the administrative fines.
Rep. Julie Reyes Oda
Sponsored bills
Authorizes neighborhood boards to solicit suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities from residents. Requires each county mayor to consider and respond in writing to the suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities submitted by each neighborhood board. Requires each county council to consider the neighborhood boards' recommendations, the mayor's responses, and county fiscal health in determining the final budget.
Maddy summaryHB 880 allocates funds to create new staff positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. This bill directly affects the unit by providing resources to expand its capacity for early childhood intervention services. The key provision is the funding for these new roles, which will support service delivery to young children and families. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2000.
Creates regulation requirements for association managers who oversee the daily operations of a condominium unit owners' association. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires licensure of association managers by the Real Estate Commission.
Maddy summaryHB 1441 creates a new criminal offense called "organized retail theft" for coordinated theft schemes targeting retail businesses. It sets specific penalties for this offense and establishes an organized retail theft task force to investigate and address such incidents. The bill directly affects retailers by providing new legal tools to combat large-scale theft operations and law enforcement agencies through the task force structure. Key provisions define the crime, outline penalties, and mandate the task force’s formation without specifying exact penalty levels.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summaryHB 283 would eliminate the state individual income tax, meaning residents would no longer owe this tax on their earnings. It directly affects all state residents who currently pay individual income tax, including wage earners and those with investment income. The key provision is the complete removal of the tax, shifting the state's revenue focus away from personal income. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet advanced to a vote.
Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.
Maddy summaryHB 1443 would establish a high school program creating a direct pathway for students to enter law enforcement careers through a dedicated curriculum. It allocates state funds to develop and implement this program at participating high schools, including training and partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. The initiative directly affects high school students seeking law enforcement careers and law enforcement agencies that would collaborate on the program. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.
Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines "electric micro mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)