Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6459 2009–10 |
Rental property inspectionAllows local municipalities to require landlords to provide a certificate of inspection of their rental property. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6557 2009–10 |
Brake friction materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6764 2009–10 |
Judgments/tortious conductMaintains the interest rate of 2 percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill rate on judgments founded on the tortious conduct of a public agency. | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 1541 2009–10 |
Half-time edu employmentProvides recalculation of the service credit for currently active members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) that worked in an eligible school district position... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1560 2009–10 |
Higher ed collec bargainingPermits multi-employer bargaining involving certain universities and colleges. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1591 2009–10 |
Trans benefit district fundsProvides that a transportation improvement project may be contained in the transportation plan of a city, county, or other eligible jurisdiction. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1597 2009–10 |
Tax programs administrationRevises provisions relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of tax information. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1653 2009–10 |
Shoreline & growth mgmt actsModifies provisions in the Growth Management Act (GMA) pertaining to the integration of the GMA and the Shoreline Management Act. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1913 2009–10 |
Process serversRequires all process servers who serve process for a fee to be Washington residents at least 18 years of age or older. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2460 2009–10 |
Organic productsProvides authority for the Washington State Department of Agriculture to obtain federal accreditation as an organic products certifying agent under the federal Organic Food Production Act of 1990. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2521 2009–10 |
Health plan conversion rightProvides employees 31 days after notification that their employer's health coverage is terminating to convert to a new individual health plan and avoid a lapse in coverage. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2620 2009–10 |
Excise taxationClarifies ambiguities and corrects unintended consequences with respect to the digital products tax legislation adopted in 2009. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2758 2009–10 |
Wholesale sales/excise taxModifies the seller's permit program for wholesale purchases to improve, clarify, and correct provisions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2828 2009–10 |
Hospital infection reportsRequires hospitals to report health care-associated infections for specified surgical sites to the Washington State Hospital Association's Quality Benchmarking System for three years or until the National Healthcare Safety... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2990 2009–10 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes cities meeting specified criteria to impose a tax on a water-sewer district (district) for revenues derived from the services provided by the district to city residents. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 3066 2009–10 |
Tax reporting surveysProvides uniformity in the tax incentive accountability provisions. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 3214 2009–10 |
Foreclosure alternativeCreates incentives for lenders to renegotiate loans for borrowers who have negative equity but are able to pay a lower mortgage that reflects the actual value of the house. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 3215 2009–10 |
Unfair lending & foreclosureProtects and assists consumers and homeowners during foreclosure proceedings, and provides protection from unfair lending practices. Imposes a surcharge for the recording of a notice of sale on owner-occupied residential real... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6218 2009–10 |
Financing contracts paymentAuthorizes local governments to use voter-approved excess property tax levies to pay financing contracts under the Office of the State Treasurer's pooled financing program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6337 2009–10 |
Inmate savings accountsPermits an inmate to use his or her personal inmate savings account to pay for accredited postsecondary educational expenses and approved re-entry activities that promote successful community reintegration while he or she is... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6356 2009–10 |
Access to emergency vehiclesEstablishes rules for public agencies, emergency vehicle brokers, or charitable organizations when selling or giving an emergency vehicle to a person or entity that is not a public law enforcement agency, emergency agency, or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6395 2009–10 |
Rights of speech & petitionAllows a party to bring a special motion to strike any claim that is based on an action involving public participation and petition. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6398 2009–10 |
Threat/malicious harassmentDefines "threat" for the offense of malicious harassment as the direct or indirect communication of the intent to cause bodily injury or physical damage immediately or in the future. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6487 2009–10 |
Chiropractic service/paymentMakes permanent the provision prohibiting health carriers from paying chiropractors less than other providers for services provided under the same codes. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6504 2009–10 |
Crime victims' compensationChanges the eligibility and benefits (for burial costs, medical treatment, and lost wages) that a person is eligible for under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |