Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6045 2009–10 |
Retirement system proposalThe Office of the State Actuary (OSA), with assistance of the Department of Retirement Systems, must develop a proposal for a new defined contribution plan for public employees. The plan would replace the PERS, TRS, and SERS... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6046 2009–10 |
Closed retirement plansDirects the state actuary, in actuarial valuation reports for certain retirement system plans, to report the funded status of each plan on market value basis, using the ratio of the market value of assets to the market value... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6047 2009–10 |
Reimbursing taxing districtsLocal taxing districts, but not the state, may impose a property tax levy to recoup taxes abated under the destroyed property statute even when no refund was issued because the abatement occurred before the taxes were paid.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6048 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the state Constitution. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6049 2009–10 |
Vessel fees & surchargesChanges costs for vessel registration fees and derelict vessel removal surcharges. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6050 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans' vehiclesProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of any vehicle to a qualifying disabled veteran or surviving spouse. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6051 2009–10 |
Lodging taxesDistributes 37.5 percent of the King County 2 percent state-shared hotel-motel tax revenue to art museums, a performing arts center in a city with a population greater than 85,000 and less than 100,000, cultural museums,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6052 2009–10 |
Surgery for morbid obesityAll health insurance plans issued or renewed after December 31, 2009, may follow the evidence-based standard of care and coverage practices for treatment of morbid obesity for enrollees over the age of eighteen. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6053 2009–10 |
Personal hygiene productsDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to conduct a pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of providing personal hygiene and cleaning products to people in need, using volunteer-based organizations. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6054 2009–10 |
Homeowners' associationsProvides that an obligation of good faith is imposed in the performance and enforcement of all contracts and duties governed by chapter 64.38 RCW (homeowners' associations) and in all other transactions involving declarants,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6055 2009–10 |
Homeowners' assoc ombudsmanCreates the office of the state homeowners' association ombudsman in the office of the attorney general for the purpose of resolving disputes between homeowners and homeowners' associations. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6056 2009–10 |
Local infrastructure toolThe annual statewide contribution for LIFT competitive projects is increased by $3 million to $10.5 million. The general restriction on the CERB approving the use of the LIFT in more than one revenue development area per... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6057 2009–10 |
New businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for a new business. Expires July 1, 2013. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6058 2009–10 |
Lewis Co watershed projectMakes appropriations for development of the Lewis county watershed planning and economic development demonstration project. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6059 2009–10 |
Scrap & junk vehiclesRevises the definition of "junk vehicle" in chapter 46.79 RCW (hulk haulers and scrap processers) to exclude a vehicle that has been demolished by a licensed scrap processor. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6060 2009–10 |
Hunting & fishing T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6061 2009–10 |
WA state ferry systemImproves Washington state ferry service by modernizing ferry fleet and organization. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6062 2009–10 |
Foreclosure salesThe exemption provided for a transfer or conveyance made pursuant to a deed of trust is limited to apply only to the nonjudicial foreclosure of a deed of trust when the transfer or conveyance is to the beneficiary of the deed of trust. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6063 2009–10 |
Equestrian activities/landsOn or after January 1, 2008, any land used primarily for equestrian related activities for which a charge is made, including, but not limited to, stabling, training, riding, clinics, schooling, shows, and grazing for feed that... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6064 2009–10 |
Trans accountability boardsA Transportation Accountability Region may be established within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap Counties, if established by voter initiative or by the legislative authority of each of the four counties. The Transportation... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6065 2009–10 |
Liquor control boardChanges the Liquor Control Board (Board) from an agency administered by salaried Board members to an agency administered by a director with the oversight of part-time Board members. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6066 2009–10 |
Studded tiresEffective January 1, 2010, the sale of studded tires is prohibited. Effective January 1, 2014, the use of studded tires is prohibited. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6067 2009–10 |
Delayed offender sentencingA delayed sentencing option is created (option). | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6069 2009–10 |
Renewable energy incentivesA B&O Tax Credit is Created for Renewable Energy Manufacturing. A credit of 50 percent of capital invested in renewable energy manufacturing expenditures is allowed, up to a maximum credit of $20 million. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6071 2009–10 |
Autistic childrenRequires the department of social and health services to, no later than January 1, 2010, develop for inclusion into its current foster parent training program a section devoted to the characteristics, management, and needs of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |