Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6875 2009–10 |
Increasing tax revenuesFrom June 1, 2010 until June 30, 2013, an additional sales and use tax of 0.3 percent is imposed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6876 2009–10 |
Water recreation facilitiesThe oversight and permitting functions are removed from DOH. Rather, LHJ's must conduct regulation, inspection, and permitting of these facilities. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6877 2009–10 |
Newborn screening feesThe specialty clinic fee is increased from $3.50 to $6.40. Revenue may also be used for education and outreach activities within specialty clinics. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6878 2009–10 |
Criminal background checksNonprofit organizations are required to pay a fee for record checks. Those organizations requesting 50 or more record checks per fiscal year are charged $1 per check and those with 50 or fewer checks per year are charged $5 per check. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6879 2009–10 |
Home care quality authorityThe duties and responsibilities of the HCQA are transferred to the DSHS and the statutes providing for the HCQA board are repealed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6880 2009–10 |
EMT's and paramedics/feesEmergency medical personnel certified through the Department of Health must pay a fee for certification and license renewal if they receive compensation. Compensation is defined as regular payment for providing emergency... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6881 2009–10 |
Recorded document surchargeA $27 surcharge is established that applies to assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust recorded with a county auditor. These funds must be transmitted monthly to the State Treasurer for deposit into... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6882 2009–10 |
Pretrial release & detentionGoverns pretrial release or detention for the purpose of reasonably assuring public safety. Takes effect January 1, 2011, upon approval of the voters of the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6883 2009–10 |
Legislators' expensesProhibits members of the legislature from receiving any allowances for per diem expenses during a special session that is convened within thirty days following a regular session. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1545 2009–10 |
Higher education annuitiesAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer employees participation in a higher education retirement plan, rather than the Public Employees' Retirement System, if they have previously contributed to a similar plan. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1576 2009–10 |
Tax on marine fuelRemoves the requirement for Department of Licensing to determine the amount of marine fuel tax paid. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2399 2009–10 |
Solid waste collectionClarifies that operating solid waste collection includes advertising and entering into agreements for services. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2406 2009–10 |
Joint leg audit & review comUpdates the process for appointing membership on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) and updates the process for the conduct of performance audits by the JLARC. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2422 2009–10 |
Escape notice requirementsExpands and clarifies the list of persons that must be notified when a person escapes or disappears from a Department of Social and Health Services mental health facility. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2428 2009–10 |
Locating surplus funds/feesProhibits a business which provides the service of matching specified unclaimed property held by counties, cities, and other municipalities with the owners of such property from charging fees in excess of 5 percent of the... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2429 2009–10 |
Resale of motor vehiclesExtends Washington's "lemon" disclosure law to used motor vehicle dealers. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2496 2009–10 |
Ballot designRequires that ballots have a clear delineation between the instructions and where voting is to begin. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2546 2009–10 |
Electrical trainee trainingIncreases the number of classroom hours required to renew an electrical trainee certificate from 16 to 32 beginning on July 1, 2011, and from 32 to 48 beginning on July 1, 2013. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2564 2009–10 |
Escrow agentsMakes numerous changes to the licensing and bonding requirements, prohibited activities, and enforcement provisions of the escrow agent licensing laws. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2585 2009–10 |
Insurance, generallyChanges reporting requirements for issuers of charitable gift annuities. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2608 2009–10 |
Residential mortgage loaningRequires licensure of persons performing residential loan modifications. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2649 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance/RCWCorrects references to certain sections of the Employment Security Act that were amended and restructured or alphabetized in 2009. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2661 2009–10 |
WSU extension energy programTransfers the Plant Operations Support Program from the Department of General Administration to the Washington State University Extension Energy Program. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2667 2009–10 |
Forest fire responseRequires a dedicated radio frequency for fire mobilization during response to a forest fire that crosses jurisdictional boundaries. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |