Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5627 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance appealsLanguage in the bill provides that the Worker's Compensation Act is impressed with a trust with workers as beneficiaries of the State Accident and Medical Aid Funds and L&I, as a trustee of those funds, has a duty toward the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5630 2009–10 |
Parks and capital projectsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5631 2009–10 |
Absentee ballotsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5632 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming serviceAuthorizes retired participants to resume volunteer firefighter, emergency worker, or reserve officer service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5633 2009–10 |
Amusement parksWhen operating, renting, or leasing an amusement apparatus, the owner or operator of the apparatus must: possess an operating decal issued by L&I; maintain an insurance policy of not less than $1 million per occurrence; and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5634 2009–10 |
Public assembly hallsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5635 2009–10 |
Electronic traffic flaggingDeclares an intent to promote innovative approaches to improving highway safety and protecting both the traveling public and highway workers. Requires the department of transportation to initiate a pilot project to evaluate... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5636 2009–10 |
Civil air patrolThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5638 2009–10 |
Fire protection districtsRequires that a contract between a fire protection district and another public or private entity contain provisions ensuring that the district receive adequate compensation for any services rendered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5639 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsA sentencing enhancement is created which applies to felony crimes committed against a victim who is a vulnerable adult which would add five years to the sentence of a class A felony, three years to the sentence of a class B... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5640 2009–10 |
Intermediate care facilitiesResidents of RHCs are included in the state's long-term care resident rights statute. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5641 2009–10 |
Indian tribe tax exemptionRemoves essential government services as a condition to exempt from taxation property belonging to any federally recognized Indian tribe located in this state. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5643 2009–10 |
Grandparent visitation rightEstablishes standards for visitation rights for grandparents. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5644 2009–10 |
Home inspectorsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5645 2009–10 |
Bona fide nonprofit orgsA county, city, or town is considered a nonprofit organization for purposes of organizations authorized to conduct raffles and may conduct licensed or unlicensed raffles so long as the revenue, less prizes and expenses, is... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5646 2009–10 |
Process serversThe following criteria are added for persons who serve legal process for a fee or wage in the state of Washington: (1) the person must be a resident of the state of Washington; and (2) the person must be at least 18 years of... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5647 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progThe initiating entities, consisting of the county boards of commissioners within the planning area, the city council of the largest Washington city in the planning area, the largest water user in the planning area, and all... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5648 2009–10 |
Sex offender residencesRequires the department of corrections to, prior to approving a residence location and in addition to any other factors considered by it in exercising its discretion regarding release plans for and supervision of sex... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5650 2009–10 |
St schools for blind & deafThe transfer of accumulated leave of K-12 and ESD employees to and from the Washington State School for the Blind and School for the Deaf is authorized. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5652 2009–10 |
Motorcycle toll ratesRequires a reduction in toll rates charged to motorcycles. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5653 2009–10 |
Info about foster parentsDSHS must maintain the following information on licensed foster parents, which is to be available to the public upon request: general residence area listed by region and local jurisdiction; misdemeanor or felony convictions;... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5654 2009–10 |
Child welfare committeeCreates a child welfare transparency committee within each of the six regions of the department of social and health services to review and investigate child welfare cases in which the department of social and health services... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5655 2009–10 |
Amateur radio antennasLocal governments may not restrict the height of amateur radio antennas to less than 70 feet without determining that the restriction is necessary to achieve a clearly defined health, safety, or aesthetic consideration, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |