Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6721 2009–10 |
Tax statute clarificationsTechnical corrections are made to various provisions related to property and excise taxes. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6748 2009–10 |
Newspaper-labeled supplementThe definition of a newspaper, which includes the online version of the newspaper, is extended from June 30, 2011, to June 30, 2015. The effect of this is to continue to tax advertising revenue from the online versions of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6766 2009–10 |
Forest fires(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Acknowledges that the department of natural resources may use discretionary authority to take actions that may prevent approaching wildfire from destroying or damaging homes and other... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6868 2009–10 |
Manifest injustice/juvenilesThe court cannot consider the juvenile offender's primary need for inpatient or structured mental health or chemical dependency treatment, other than for sex offender treatment, as a factor in determining the punishment to be imposed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3220 2009–10 |
Community colleges/fundingProvides local supplemental tuition support for 13th and 14th years of postsecondary educational opportunities within the state community or technical college that is within the jurisdiction of the funding source. Authorizes a... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 9, 2010 |
| SB 6889 2009–10 |
Convention and trade centerAuthorizes the creation of a new public facility district in King County to take over the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 9, 2010 |
| SB 6891 2009–10 |
Taxpayer choice actProvides an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. Creates the taxpayer choice account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 7, 2010 |
| SB 6675 2009–10 |
Global health programCreates a Washington Global Health Technologies and Product Development Competitiveness Program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 5, 2010 |
| SB 6706 2009–10 |
Research at st. universitiesRequires the state universities to perform one or more of several commercialization functions relating to providing collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities, publicizing their commercial processes,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 5, 2010 |
| HB 2452 2009–10 |
State indebtedness/evidencesRequires the State Finance Committee (SFC) to meet no less than two times each year. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3147 2009–10 |
Equipment in data centersProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for computer data centers. The exemption expires on April 1, 2018. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3193 2009–10 |
Teacher salary bonusesReduces the bonus for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board) certified teachers teaching in high poverty schools from $5,000 to $2,500 during the 2010-11 school year. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3216 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 servicesImposes a state enhanced 911 excise tax on all interconnected voice over internet protocol service lines in the state. Increases the state and county enhanced 911 excise tax. Revises the duties of the state enhanced 911... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3217 2009–10 |
Small business taxpayersProvides a small business taxpayer bill of rights that provides relief from unintentional mistakes regarding state tax obligations. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| SB 6343 2009–10 |
WA food policy forumEstablishes a Washington Food Policy Forum to better integrate food related policies and programs statewide. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 1096 2009–10 |
Small business/st purchasingRequires the departments of General Administration (GA), Information Services, and Transportation to develop a plan for meeting specific goals to increase the number of small businesses receiving state contracts for goods and... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2436 2009–10 |
Vehicle license fraudChanges the fines for evading taxes and fees for licensing a vehicle in another state. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2575 2009–10 |
Capital projects review brdExpands the membership on the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2658 2009–10 |
Refocusing dept. of commerceTr ansfers five programs from the Department of Commerce (Department) to other state agencies. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2680 2009–10 |
Guardianship programCreates a process for the establishment, modification, and termination of guardianships to allow children to safely exit foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2775 2009–10 |
State building code councilRequires that, in order to remain on the State Building Code Council, members representing private sector industries must maintain employment within the specific industry they represent. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2777 2009–10 |
Domestic violence provisionsMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 274, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2805 2009–10 |
Public works/off-site prefabRequires contractors and subcontractors on public works projects estimated to cost over $1 million to submit information about certain off-site prefabricated items produced outside Washington to the Department of Labor and... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2841 2009–10 |
Std health questionnaireExempts individuals from taking the standard health questionnaire if they are purchasing an individual health benefit plan because their former employer has gone out of business. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |