Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5656 2009–10 |
Splitting DSHS into agenciesReorganizes the department of social and health services by creating new, smaller, and more focused agencies who will give the provision of welfare, juvenile, and medical and social rehabilitative services an improved focus... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5657 2009–10 |
Guardians ad litemThe provisions allowing the court to find good cause to not appoint a GAL are removed. The provision permitting the appointment of an attorney for the child to suffice as a GAL is also removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5658 2009–10 |
Chinese & Spanish languagesCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program. Expires July 1, 2011. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5659 2009–10 |
Mortgage brokr practices actEstablishes some mitigating factors that the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions may consider in certain investigation and enforcement actions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5660 2009–10 |
Saleable skills for studentsEach school district and community in Washington is encouraged to inform students and parents about programs in the school and community that will help students learn saleable skills. Curriculum must be designed so that every... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5661 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5662 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows certain health care coverage deductions from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5663 2009–10 |
Senior citizens & veteransModifies the amount of combined disposable income allowed with regard to property tax exemptions for service-connected disabled veterans and senior citizens. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5664 2009–10 |
Limiting eminent domainProhibits a government from taking or damaging private land or any interest in real property that is not to be used for the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5666 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsPFDs must create a competitive solicitation process for personal service contracts of $65,000 or more. The PFD must establish this process by resolution, and at a minimum the process must include the following: Notice. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5667 2009–10 |
Rental prop utility liensLimits utility liens against rental property. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5669 2009–10 |
Insurance commissionerOIC has the authority to issue an order addressing four matters related to insurance policies issued in this state when the Governor declares a state of emergency. Those four matters are reporting requirements for claims;... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5670 2009–10 |
InsuranceReference to the 2007-2009 biennium's transfer of regulatory account excess to the Washington State Heritage Center Account is removed. The typographical error of "equity" is changed to "entry." Both the report made by... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5672 2009–10 |
Lawful source of incomeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5674 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens in Washington state, including couples of the same gender, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5675 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle purchasesProtects consumers in the purchase of motor vehicles. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5678 2009–10 |
Milk products as animal foodModifies various provisions of the state Milk and Milk Products for Animal Food Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5679 2009–10 |
Family and medical leaveRevises family and medical leave provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5681 2009–10 |
Top two primary electionsElections laws are updated to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the top-two primary system. Provisions related to the pick-a-party primary system are repealed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5682 2009–10 |
Transportation regionsReorganizes the administrative regions of the Washington State Department of Transportation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5683 2009–10 |
High occupancy toll lanesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5685 2009–10 |
Traffic cameras/ferry zonesThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the use of cameras in ferry zones which are defined as any intersection or highway at or near a ferry terminal or ferry holding area. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5686 2009–10 |
Limousine carrier regsCertain counties and cities have authority to regulate certain limousines (executive sedans and vans) as either taxi cabs or limousines. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5687 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5689 2009–10 |
Joint transportation commSubject to appropriation, the JTC will conduct a comprehensive analysis of mid-term and long-term transportation funding mechanisms and methods. Elements of the study will include existing data and trends, policy objectives,... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |