Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6693 2009–10 |
Vehicle license fraudThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6694 2009–10 |
Residential foreclosureAt least 30 days before the notice of sale is recorded, written notice of default is to be provided to the borrower and is to include, among other required disclosures, a statement that informs the borrower that the person has... | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6695 2009–10 |
Leave sharing programThe amount of leave a state employee may receive is amended to correspond with the employee's service years. An employee with service of less than 10 years is eligible to receive up to 261 days of leave; between 10 to 19... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6697 2009–10 |
SuffocationAssault by suffocation is listed as one way by which a person commits assault in the second degree. Suffocation means to deprive a person of breath by blocking or impairing intake at the nose or mouth. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6700 2009–10 |
Naming state ferry vesselsLanguage is added to clarify that state ferries are part of the facilities the Commission may name. Language is also added to clarify that letters of support from, and resolutions passed by, tribal governments are evidence... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6701 2009–10 |
Real property warrantiesCommon Law Implied Warranty of Habitability. The common law of implied warranty of habitability is modified to provide that it may not be contractually disclaimed, waived, modified, or limited. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6703 2009–10 |
Online nursing programsThe Legislature encourages the development of more eLearning programs, such as the online nursing program at LCC. Further, the Legislature finds that programs such as the online nursing program at LCC should be shared,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6704 2009–10 |
Gen assistance & med careChanges the name of the "general assistance program" to "temporary assistance for unemployable persons and assistance for the aged, blind, and disabled." Establishes eligibility requirements for the assistance. Allows the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6705 2009–10 |
B & O tax creditsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6707 2009–10 |
School dropout reductionModifies provisions regarding shared parental responsibility to reduce youth school dropouts and to reduce social and financial costs to those persons involved. Requires the administrative office of the courts to commission a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6708 2009–10 |
Respiratory careChanges the definition of "physician" in chapter 18.89 RCW (respiratory care practitioners). | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6709 2009–10 |
Legal financial obligationsWhen a person who suffers from a mental health condition is convicted of an offense, the court may waive imposition of legal financial obligations, including restitution, if the court finds that: (1) the offender's mental... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6710 2009–10 |
Medicaid administrationReferences throughout the medical assistance statutes in Chapter 74.09 RCW are modified: references to DSHS are changed to agency; Secretary of DSHS is modified to the head of the agency; the single state Medicaid agency is... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6711 2009–10 |
Limiting tax preferencesLimits tax preferences that have been the subject of administrative or judicial appeals. Reaffirms the legislature's intent in establishing the direct sellers' exemption and prevents the loss of revenues resulting from the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6713 2009–10 |
Preferential tax treatmentEliminates tax preferences for bullion. Narrows the sales and use tax exemption for livestock nutrient equipment and facilities. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6714 2009–10 |
Tax avoidanceCloses use tax and real estate excise tax loopholes and provides the department of revenue with enhanced tools to invalidate abusive tax avoidance transactions. Requires the department of revenue to assess a penalty of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6715 2009–10 |
Surplus line coverageThe affidavit is renamed a declaration. It may be in an electronic format. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6716 2009–10 |
Children/dependency mattersRequires notification to certain children involved in dependency matters of the child's right to request legal counsel and to petition for reinstatement of parental rights. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6717 2009–10 |
Public assistance decisionsMakes retroactive, remedial, curative, and technical amendments in order to resolve any ambiguity about the legislature's original intent in enacting RCW 74.08.080 (grievances--departmental and judicial review). | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6718 2009–10 |
Criminal act, definitionRevises the exceptions to the definition of "criminal act" as it relates to crime victims compensation and assistance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6719 2009–10 |
Special occasion licensesSpecial occasion licensees may charge a table fee to participating wineries or breweries and pay for products immediately following the end of the special occasion event. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6720 2009–10 |
Environmental impact reviewCities with a population greater than 5,000 required to plan under the GMA, may adopt optional subarea development elements to their existing comprehensive plan. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6722 2009–10 |
Escape notificationChanges notification requirements in the event of an escape or disappearance by a person committed under chapter 10.77 RCW (criminally insane). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6723 2009–10 |
Personal property/taxRequires the department of revenue to conduct a study on alternatives for eliminating the property tax on personal property. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |