Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6201 2009–10 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenRevises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6204 2009–10 |
Liquor control boardState run liquor stores are to be transitioned to privately run liquor franchises. A liquor franchise is defined as a specific location designated by the Board where spirits, wine, and beer may be sold in original packages for... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6205 2009–10 |
Highways/merged districtsEstablishes an alternative method for the partial merger of fire protection districts that does not require an election. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6210 2009–10 |
Agricultural resource landsThe Department of Ecology must conduct a review of the SEPA rules and the environmental checklist to make appropriate changes to require a more detailed review and evaluation of program and project proposals for identification... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6212 2009–10 |
Small scale fish enhancementTwo changes are made to the qualification criteria for FHEPs. The bill: specifies that projects to eliminate human-made fish passage barriers may only qualify as FHEPs if such barriers are instream barriers; and adds language... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6215 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6216 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesA local government ballot proposition of a property tax levy must include the currently existing dollar rate, as of the date the proposition is subject to voter approval, and the amount the proposed levy increase exceeds the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6217 2009–10 |
Intermediate license lawMakes the 2009 revision to the intermediate drivers' license (IDL) law, which exempted certain accidents from the general requirement to extend IDL restrictions for IDL holders involved in an accident, retroactive to two years... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6222 2009–10 |
Nonconviction dataNonconviction data is exempt from public inspection and copying. However, the person who is the subject of the record may challenge or petition to correct this information if the person believes the information is inaccurate... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6223 2009–10 |
Nonconviction data/deletionChanges the timeline for deleting certain nonconviction data. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6224 2009–10 |
Controlled substances actChapter 69.50 RCW is updated to include substances listed in Title 21 CFR. Multiple sclerosis is included as a condition for which a Schedule II non-narcotic stimulant may be prescribed, dispensed, or administered to patients.... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6225 2009–10 |
Local councilmembers & fundsA code city or town with a mayor-council form of government may include the population of any state correctional facility within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to determining the requisite... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6226 2009–10 |
Truancy petition complianceModifies compliance requirements with regard to truancy petitions. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6228 2009–10 |
Organic productsProvisions concerning WSDA organics programs are changed to conform to NOP standards. WSDA is granted explicit authority to administer the Transitional Certification Program and Materials Registration Program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6230 2009–10 |
DNA sample collection costsAddresses collection costs of DNA samples. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6231 2009–10 |
Vehicles in emergency zonesDefines an emergency zone as the area 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle, a tow truck, an emergency assistance vehicle, or a police vehicle utilizing its respective signal lights or sirens. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6232 2009–10 |
Ignition interlock devicesAuthorizes the state patrol to inspect the records and equipment of manufacturers, vendors, and customers during regular business hours for compliance with statutes and rules with regard to ignition interlock devices. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6233 2009–10 |
Breath test instrumentsModifies provisions relating to state toxicologist-approved breath test instruments. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6234 2009–10 |
Sea urchins and cucumbersThe statutory license buyback program for the sea urchin and sea cucumber dive fisheries is extended. The buyback programs now operate: through license year 2013; or until the number of licenses in a dive fishery is reduced to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6235 2009–10 |
Industries/working land baseThe Department of Commerce, and other agencies when relevant, must consider the forest products industry to be a green industry and must interpret forest products industry as including those businesses that grow, manage,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6236 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsDNR may maintain a list of forest biomass available on public lands. DNR may use the list to limit the sale of forest biomass when it is determined that the overall supply in a region or watershed is depleted. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6237 2009–10 |
Sustainable rec work groupDNR is authorized to assess use charges on individuals or groups accessing specific recreation sites or attending specific events located on public lands. The revenue collected through the use charge must be reinvested by DNR... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6238 2009–10 |
Overseas and service votersService and overseas voters may request to receive all future ballots by fax, email, or other available electronic means and return a voted ballot by fax or email if the voter's signature on the declaration accompanies the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6240 2009–10 |
Joint underwriting assn'sGrants the Insurance Commissioner the authority to create a market assistance plan for excess flood insurance. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |