Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5734 2009–10 |
Higher educ tuition feesExtends current tuition-setting authorities through academic year 2012-13. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 574, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5777 2009–10 |
State health insurance poolDirects the Board of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) to conduct a study of sustainable funding sources for WSHIP operations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 555, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5795 2009–10 |
Tacoma Narrows toll accountRestricts use of the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account so that it may be used only for costs that contribute directly to the financing, operation, maintenance, management, and necessary repairs of the tolled facility. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 567, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5809 2009–10 |
Workforce training/unemplmntProvides that certain funds be used to create incentives for education and training for certain individuals who are enrolled in training for high-demand occupations. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 566, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5889 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to notice and reporting by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and school districts, and required actions by school districts in the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 556, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5892 2009–10 |
State purchased health careImposes a restriction on dispense as written authority when there is evidence the prescriber's frequency of using dispense as written varies significantly from other prescribers, for a patient's first course of treatment if... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 575, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5894 2009–10 |
Utilities & trans commissionUTC may exempt a transportation service from the rate and service regulation applicable to auto transportation companies if the service does not serve an essential transportation purpose; is solely for recreation; and would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 557, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5913 2009–10 |
U of W health sci libraryLimits a health care professional's license surcharge for online access to the University of Washington Health Sciences Library to only one annual surcharge, regardless of the number of professional licenses the person holds. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 558, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5915 2009–10 |
Budget implementationAuthorizes agencies to adopt emergency rules to implement the requirements and reductions in appropriations enacted in any budget for Fiscal Years 2009, 2010, or 2011. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 559, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5995 2009–10 |
Eliminating boards and commsEliminates various boards, commissions, task forces and work groups, effective June 30, 2009. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 560, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6108 2009–10 |
State lottery/PowerballAuthorizes the state lottery to conduct "Powerball." | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 576, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6121 2009–10 |
Biotoxin testing, monitoringCreates the Biotoxin Account to fund biotoxin testing and monitoring at the Department of Health and the Olympic Region Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Program at the University of Washington. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 577, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6161 2009–10 |
Pension systems fundingRestructures the method for funding the unfunded liability of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System Plans 1, including replacing the June 30, 2024, date for amortization of the unfunded... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 561, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6168 2009–10 |
Education program costsMakes certain K-12 education programs that are currently established in statute subject to available funding in the budget, including: | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 578, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6169 2009–10 |
Tax collection toolsAllows the Department of Revenue to recover unpaid delinquent taxes from bank accounts by electronically delivering a list of delinquent taxpayers and amounts due to financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 562, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6173 2009–10 |
Sales tax complianceBeginning January 1, 2010, the requirement for a resale certificate to make purchases for resale exempt of the sales tax is eliminated and replaced with a seller's permit. The seller's permit will be issued by the Department... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 563, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6179 2009–10 |
Chemical dependency servicesRemoves the requirements that the Department of Social and Health Services contract for chemical dependency services at each Division of Children and Families office. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 579, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6180 2009–10 |
Long-term care workersDelays the implementation dates for long-term care worker fingerprint-based background checks, training, and certification under Initiative 1029 (I-1029). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 580, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6181 2009–10 |
Intensive resource pilotDelays implementation of and removes reporting requirements relating to the Foster Care Intensive Resource Home Pilot Program. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1103 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adults' estatesPrevents an abuser from inheriting property or receiving any benefit from a vulnerable adult who was the victim of financial exploitation. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 525, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1239 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsBroadens the authority of the juvenile court to hear matters relating to establishing parentage/paternity for a child when necessary to enter or modify a parenting plan for a child in a dependency action. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 526, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1292 2009–10 |
180-day school year waiversAuthorizes the State Board of Education to grant waivers from the 180-day school year requirement for purposes of economy and efficiency. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 543, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1445 2009–10 |
Domestic partners/WSPRSPermits domestic partners registered under the State Registered Domestic Partnership Act to receive the survivor and death benefits available to spouses from the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 522, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1527 2009–10 |
Boarding home medicaid ratesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to hold at least one public hearing with at least 30 days notice when it plans to implement an upward or downward adjustment to the daily Medicaid payment rate for... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1616 2009–10 |
Domestic partner pensionsProvides registered state domestic partners the same pension and Public Employees’ Benefits Board (PEBB) reimbursement benefits available to spouses of members of Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 523, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |