Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1068 2009–10 |
Business corporation actAmends procedures, such as notice provisions, in the Washington Business Corporation Act (WBCA) governing corporate action taken without a shareholders' meeting or vote. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1110 2009–10 |
Home-based instructionProhibits school districts from disseminating unsolicited information regarding learning programs to students and their parents who have filed a declaration of intent regarding home-based instruction. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1156 2009–10 |
Alternative route programCreates a preference in the alternative route teacher certification programs for veterans and National Guard members. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1195 2009–10 |
Undisputed claims paymentRequires issuance of change orders to public works contracts on the dollar amount not in dispute within 30 days of satisfactory completion of the work. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1288 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1580 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progAuthorizes the creation of a Water Management Board with designated membership, authority, duties, and responsibilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5117 2009–10 |
Intensive behavior supportCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5356 2009–10 |
Direct retail endorsementsAllows alternate operators of a commercial fishing license to obtain a direct retail endorsement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5551 2009–10 |
Elem student recess periodsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey regarding recess. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5613 2009–10 |
L & I stop work ordersAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries to issue a stop-work order against a contractor or electrician employer if the employer has failed to secure industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5873 2009–10 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by institutions of higher education. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 6024 2009–10 |
Publ assistance applicationsAllows a person to apply for public assistance even when the person is ineligible and the date on which the person will become eligible is either unknown or more than 45 days beyond the date of the application. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 2214 2009–10 |
Airport transportationAllows an airport operator to finance, at a reasonable rate of return, a consolidated car rental and common use transportation equipment and facilities. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5044 2009–10 |
State work-study programTasks the Higher Education Coordinating Board with adopting State Work Study rules that: (1) restrict, to the extent practicable, the proportion of funds available to nonresident students to 15 percent; and (2) encourage job... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5267 2009–10 |
Joint oper agencies & PUD'sAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency and the commission of a public utility district to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or obligations by either check or warrant. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5298 2009–10 |
Natural resource infractionsRemoves the requirement that a person cited for a natural resource infraction has to sign the notice of infraction, and decriminalizes the refusal to sign such notices. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5480 2009–10 |
WA health care discount planRegulates discount health plans that charge a fee for a list of providers that offer discounted health care services or products through the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5571 2009–10 |
Electr methods/revenue deptRequires the use of electronic methods for taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5752 2009–10 |
DentistsAllows for the collection of fees in disciplinary proceedings involving dentists. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5776 2009–10 |
Student fees and chargesAllows student fees for each academic year to be created or increased by a majority vote of the student government. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5797 2009–10 |
Solid waste handling permitsExempts anaerobic digesters from solid waste permitting if the anaerobic digester meets certain requirements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5952 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingChanges the definition of "sexual orientation" to mirror the definition u nder the Washington's Labor Regulations Act and subsequently, expands the definition to include gender expression or gender identity. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 6068 2009–10 |
Definition of "conviction"Requires entry into a deferred prosecution program to be treated as a conviction for commercial driver's license purposes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| HB 1010 2009–10 |
Definition of a biofuelSpecifies that renewable diesel may count towards the renewable fuel content requirements contained in the Motor Fuel Quality Act. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 21, 2009 |
| HB 1053 2009–10 |
Raffle ticket price increaseRaises the maximum price of a raffle ticket from $25 to $100. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 21, 2009 |