Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6242 2009–10 |
Hazardous waste feesThe threshold for the exemption from annual payment of the Hazardous Waste Generation Fee is increased. Businesses generating hazardous waste are exempt from paying the fee if the value of their products, gross proceeds of... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6244 2009–10 |
Green home/definitionsRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt by rule a definition for a green home and an energy efficient home. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6245 2009–10 |
Collection agenciesThe 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 6246 2009–10 |
Asbestos-related liabilitiesAddresses limitations on asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers or consolidations occurring before 1972. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6247 2009–10 |
Adverse health eventsIf the department determines that a medical facility has failed to provide notification or to report an adverse event the department is required to assess a penalty, not to exceed $1,000 per violation per day. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6249 2009–10 |
Kids at hopeFinds that: (1) Every child is unique. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6250 2009–10 |
Fiscal reformThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6252 2009–10 |
Insurance/credit historyAn insurer must not, in any manner, use a consumer's credit history, education, or income to determine personal insurance rates, premiums, or eligibility for coverage. Violation of the provisions are subject to the Consumer... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6253 2009–10 |
Insurance, generallyThe annual statement of charitable gift annuity businesses is renamed a report of current financial condition. It must be made on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6254 2009–10 |
Small wineries/taxesExcludes small wineries from: (1) Certain reporting requirements; and (2) Paying certain taxes more often than annually. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6255 2009–10 |
Mute swansDFW may not designate a mute swan as deleterious exotic wildlife if: the mute swan is both sexually altered and pinioned; the mute swan is located on private property containing water bodies totaling no more than 20 acres; and... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6256 2009–10 |
Commercial forestry landThe Board is required to adopt forest practices rules that promote and foster a sound economic future for the forest products industry. The Board is also required to provide procedures for the voluntary development of resource... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6257 2009–10 |
Water discharge feesFees must be calculated based on the state's fiscal year. In the case of a terminated permit, fees may be refunded based on the quarter the termination took place. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6258 2009–10 |
Electric rates study(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the utilities and transportation commission to study and make recommendations on developing optional time of use electric rates. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6259 2009–10 |
Craft wine and wineriesRegulates craft wineries. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6260 2009–10 |
Alcoholic beverages/paymentAddresses methods of payment for purposes of the alcohol beverage control statutes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6262 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsExpands the authority of public facility districts formed by at least two legislative authorities that had previously created a public facilities district. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6263 2009–10 |
WA vaccine associationEstablishes a nonprofit corporation to facilitate universal purchase of vaccines for children and assess health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines for certain children under the age of 19 years. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6264 2009–10 |
Licensing dentistsThe licensing standards created in SHB 2881, which expire July 1, 2010, will continue. Dentists who have practiced in another state for at least four years and completed a one year postdoctoral residency approved by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6265 2009–10 |
Hospital surveys or auditsThe department is no longer required to provide an instrument to evaluate surveys and audits to hospitals. The report to the Legislature is eliminated. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6266 2009–10 |
Service member civil reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6268 2009–10 |
Administrative procedure actThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6269 2009–10 |
Health plan conversion rightBeginning January 1, 2011, all group policies must allow an individual 31 days from the termination of coverage or 31 days from the date the person receives notice of the termination of coverage, whichever is later, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6270 2009–10 |
Emergency health careThe insurance definition of emergency services is modified to include covered health care services medically necessary to evaluate and treat an emergency provided in a hospital. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6272 2009–10 |
Zoos & aquariums/excise taxThis bill provides a B&O tax deduction for nonprofit organizations or metropolitan park districts for business activities conducted by organizations or districts with respect to publicly-owned zoological facilities (which must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |