Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6814 2009–10 |
Anatomical giftsDOL must assume that all persons who apply for a driver's license or identicard would like to be organ and tissue donors. DOL must provide a clear, visible, and prominently displayed statement allowing the applicant to opt-out... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6815 2009–10 |
DOT marine employee benefitsRequires that bargaining representatives for ferry employees negotiate for state contributions for health benefits as part of the coalition of other state employee bargaining representatives, and not bargain separately for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6817 2009–10 |
Affordable housing/fundsThe State Finance Committee (SFC) is authorized to issue $100.34 million, or as much thereof as may be required, in general obligation bonds (bonds) for the purpose of providing funds for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) at... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6818 2009–10 |
State B & O taxExtends the state's business and occupation tax to certain companies to ensure they pay their fair share of the cost of services that this state renders and the infrastructure it provides. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6819 2009–10 |
Estate tax exemp/propertyAllows, for the purposes of determining the Washington taxable estate, a deduction from the federal taxable estate for the value of qualified family-owned business interests of the decedent. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6820 2009–10 |
Motorcycle helmet useProvides exceptions to motorcycle helmet use requirements. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6821 2009–10 |
State govt tax increasesRequires a measure to be submitted to the voters that would reaffirm the provisions of Initiatives 601 and 960 that required a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise state taxes, absent voter approval. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6822 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency/residencesNullifies the state building code council's recently adopted rules, WAC 51-11-0900 and 51-11-0901, requiring additional residential energy efficiency requirements for dwellings. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6823 2009–10 |
Naming sales tax creditsCredits against the state portion of the sales tax to fund local government projects are given a specific name and must be cited as such. Any new or updated forms, publications, or other documents must refer to the credits by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6824 2009–10 |
Basic health plan equivalentAuthorizes a health carrier to offer a health benefit plan that is actuarially equivalent to the same schedule of covered basic health care services established by the administrator of the health care authority for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6825 2009–10 |
Community health orgsWSDOT may transfer surplus property, without the solicitation of bids through public advertising, to a federally qualified nonprofit community health organization for use as a community health center. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6827 2009–10 |
Small county vehicle dealersA resident of a county with a population of 10,000 or less is not subject to the above fines unless engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling, seven or more vehicles in a 12-month period. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6828 2009–10 |
Taxation of lodgingA city, which is located in more than one county, may impose a tax in each county at the maximum rate that is allowed in that county. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6829 2009–10 |
Forestry riparian easementsThe state may not acquire FREP easements if: the harvest limitations are or would be a result of the requirements of the federal clean water act or the shoreline management act; the easement is eligible for compensation under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6830 2009–10 |
Retail liquor licenseesPrescribes penalties for a retail liquor licensee or employee of a licensee when cited by the liquor control board for the sale of alcohol to a person under twenty-one years of age. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6834 2009–10 |
Agency declaratory ordersProhibits an agency from entering a declaratory order if the order would substantially prejudice the rights of persons who would be necessary parties to the proceedings but who are not joined as parties to the proceedings. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6835 2009–10 |
Private nonprofit orgsFor the purposes of the OPMA, public agency does not include private nonprofit membership organizations whose members include local public agencies. For the purposes of the PRA, agency does not include private nonprofit... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6836 2009–10 |
Postretirement employmentAddresses reduction or suspension of pension payments related to postretirement employment at institutions of higher education. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6837 2009–10 |
Forest fires/fundingThe definition for additional fire hazard is modified to include the failure to maintain defensible space. Defensible space is defined as the area around a residence that has been landscaped to reduce fire danger. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6838 2009–10 |
State-owned trust landsPolitical subdivisions of the state and other entities are prohibited from condemning by eminent domain any property held in trust by the state. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6839 2009–10 |
State liquor storesThe maximum lease length for a state-run liquor store is limited to no longer than three years. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6840 2009–10 |
Privatizing sale of liquorPrivatizes the retail and distribution of liquor to result in a system that is more efficient than public sector retail and distribution. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6841 2009–10 |
Tax preferencesEliminates certain preferential tax treatments. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6842 2009–10 |
SR's 9 & 204 intersectionThe Department of Transportation is directed to begin the environmental planning process and prepare a final design for the SR 9/SR 204 intersection project. Funding is provided for these purposes. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6843 2009–10 |
2/3rds vote for tax increaseSuspends the two-thirds vote requirement for any action or combination of actions by the Legislature that raises taxes until July 1, 2011. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |