Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1835 2009–10 |
Respectful language/statutesDirects the Code Reviser to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in statutes, memorials, and resolutions. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 2160 2009–10 |
Wellness incentivesPermits health carriers to offer a wellness program that complies with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 2287 2009–10 |
State agency paper useRequires each state agency, by July 1, 2010, to implement a paper conservation and recycling program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5040 2009–10 |
Gambling under age 18Makes underage gambling a civil infraction and provides that winnings must be forfeited. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5042 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkRequires agencies to waive fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5056 2009–10 |
Violent injury reportingRequires hospitals to report information, and certain emergency responders to provide information on request, to law enforcement authorities about patients who are treated for certain wounds and injuries. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5060 2009–10 |
Manufactured wine & beer useRaises the amount of home-made beer and wine which may be removed from the home from one to 20 gallons. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5110 2009–10 |
Serving wine and beerAllows wedding boutiques and art galleries to offer one complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers who are 21 years of age or older. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5120 2009–10 |
Agricultural structuresAmends the state building code (SBC) to specify that permitting and plan review fees for agricultural structures may only cover the local government costs of processing applications, inspecting and reviewing plans, preparing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5153 2009–10 |
Money judgments recog actAdopts the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, which establishes procedures for state courts to recognize judgments obtained in foreign countries for the purposes of enforcement. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5160 2009–10 |
Service of seizure noticeModifies notice provisions concerning challenges to the seizure of property made under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5171 2009–10 |
Principal and income actAmends the Washington Principal and Income Act of 2002 by changing provisions related to estate tax marital deductions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5199 2009–10 |
Publ water supply operatorsClarifies the authority of the Department of Health to certify and revoke or suspend certification for backflow assembly testers and cross-connection control specialists working with public water systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5262 2009–10 |
Driver license photo accessAuthorizes the Department of Licensing to make their negative picture files available to law enforcement officers to assist in verifying the identity of a person. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5268 2009–10 |
Fish & wildlife equipmentCreates the Fish and Wildlife Equipment Revolving Account (Account) in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5270 2009–10 |
Voter registrationUpdates and revises the state voter registration laws. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5273 2009–10 |
Landscape architectureEstablishes licensing requirements for the practice of landscape architecture in place of the registration requirements for using the title of landscape architect. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5277 2009–10 |
District court clerk feesAuthorizes district court clerks to charge fees for certain services. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5288 2009–10 |
Supervision of offendersRevises the scheme under which the Department of Corrections (DOC) supervises offenders. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 375, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5531 2009–10 |
Consumer protection actChanges the maximum amount of treble damages allowed in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) claim to $25,000. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5834 2009–10 |
Alcoholic beveragesPermits liquor licensees to conduct various activities, including: (1) wineries to maintain a warehouse for distribution of its wine in certain circumstances; (2) distillers to donate spirits to certain organizations; (3) a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5978 2009–10 |
Consumer rebate requirementsRequires at least 14 days be allowed for the submission of a request for redemption of a consumer rebate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 6162 2009–10 |
Community custodyRequires the Department of Corrections to supervise offenders convicted of a serious violent offense regardless of their risk assessment. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1158 2009–10 |
Electronic juror signaturesPermits the use of an electronic declaration and electronic signature to preliminarily determine whether a person summoned for jury duty is eligible to serve on a jury. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
| HB 1326 2009–10 |
Pacific sardinesEstablishes a transferable sardine purse seine fishery license. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |