Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5238 2009–10 |
Retirement systems mailingsAuthorizes the Department of Retirement Systems to assist qualified public employee retiree organizations in blind mailings to potential retiree organization members twice per year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5261 2009–10 |
Unified sex offender programRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to implement and operate an electronic statewide unified sex offender notification and registration program when funded. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5290 2009–10 |
Gas or electr cmpy discountsAllows other parties to a general rate case proceeding, in addition to an electrical or gas company, to request changes to a gas or electric utility's program for low-income senior customers and low-income customers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| HB 1562 2009–10 |
Graduating w/out certificateRemoves the requirement that high school students must continue to take the mathematics Washington Assessment of Student Learning, or another appropriate assessment, each year in order to qualify for a temporary exception that... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 30, 2009 |
| SB 5671 2009–10 |
Suitability of annuitiesRequires insurers and insurance producers to meet suitability standards when recommending the purchase or exchange of an annuity to a consumer. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 30, 2009 |
| SB 5164 2009–10 |
Check cashers and sellersEstablishes additional prohibited practices for lenders collecting delinquent small loans. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5221 2009–10 |
Distressd proprty conveyanceExempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of "distressed home consultant" when the broker or salesperson is providing services governed under the real estate brokerage laws and the services do... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5348 2009–10 |
Mitigation banking projectRemoves mitigation banking projects from the list of allowable uses of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program funds in the Habitat Conservation Account and the Riparian Protection Account. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5417 2009–10 |
Flood insurance coverageRequires insurers to notify certain policyholders that their policies do not cover damage caused by flooding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5595 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesRequires a motor vehicle manufacturer to pay specified sums to a motor vehicle dealer upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5344 2009–10 |
Emergency towing vesselsRequires all vessels required to file an oil spill contingency plan with the Department of Ecology to also file evidence of participation in an emergency response system for the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca that... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 24, 2009 |
| SB 5130 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 20, 2009 |
| HB 2061 2009–10 |
Publ deposit protection commMakes numerous modifications to the powers of the Public Deposit Protection Commission and to the requirements of public depositaries. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 6, 2009 |
| HB 1978 2009–10 |
Econ stimulus trans fundingProvides authority to the Washington State Department of Transportation to spend up to $341.4 million in federal funding provided through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed on February 17, 2009. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 5, 2009 |
| HB 1066 2009–10 |
Noncharter code citiesAuthorizes an optional municipal code city to hold a special election for the purpose of changing its form of government. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 1113 2009–10 |
School construction grantsAuthorizes the issuance of $133 million in state general obligation bonds for the School Construction Assistance Grant Program. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 1694 2009–10 |
Fiscal matters 2007-2009Makes changes to the 2007-09 biennial operating budget. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| SB 5460 2009–10 |
Administrative cost/st govtProhibits state agencies from creating new positions or filling vacant positions, with some exceptions. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 1906 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationProvides for a temporary increase in unemployment benefits by adding $45 to the weekly benefit amount, and making $155 the minimum amount payable weekly. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 16, 2009 |