Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5005 2009–10 |
Naturally raised beef cattleGrants authority to the Washington State Department of Agriculture to create a program (Program) to certify cattle from Washington as either Washington-certified naturally raised beef cattle or Washington-certified naturally... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5006 2009–10 |
Genetic engineering/plantsProvides a process, for persons holding a patent on a genetically engineered plant, to obtain crop samples from any land farmed by another to determine whether a breach of contract or patent infringement has occurred. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5007 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5010 2009–10 |
CBRNE response programA chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agent is referred to as a CBRNE agent. A CBRNE incident is an incident creating a danger to persons, property, or the environment as a result of spillage,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5014 2009–10 |
Special commitment centerExempts certain records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or specific and unique emergency and escape plans at the Special Commitment Center and private detention centers from disclosure under the Public... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5016 2009–10 |
Special election datesThe March and May special elections are eliminated. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5018 2009–10 |
Historic preservationThe Historic Preservation Grant Program is established within the AHP. Funding for the grant program is subject to appropriations. Grants may be issued by the director of the preservation grant for purposes of maintaining,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5019 2009–10 |
Curators of state propertiesState agencies with statutory authority may lease state-owned property to private parties at below fair-market value in exchange for the private party's agreement to restore, maintain, rehabilitate, or otherwise improve the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5020 2009–10 |
Horseless carriage platesRevises requirements for issuing horseless carriage plates to trailers more than thirty years old. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5021 2009–10 |
Renewable resource electrctyRecognizes that electricity generated from renewable energy sources promotes sustainable energy alternatives and can help to replace the need for oil and natural gas. To ensure the development and implementation of these types... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5022 2009–10 |
Outdoor wood-fired boilersOutdoor wood-fired boilers (OWBs) may be installed and used in Washington, provided that they comply with certain requirements. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5023 2009–10 |
Fire suppressionThe UTC must establish regulations to minimize the risk of fire resulting from railroad operations or maintenance. Each violation of the regulations established by the UTC is punishable by a fine equal to the greater of $1,000... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5024 2009–10 |
Notices of dishonorThe debtor is presumed to have received the notice of dishonor three days from the date the notice is mailed. A statement is added to the notice of dishonor form informing the debtor the amount the debtor may be liable for if... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5025 2009–10 |
Statutory costsA plaintiff is the prevailing party and, therefore, entitled to costs if, after an action is commenced, the defendant offers and the plaintiff accepts full or partial payment when the plaintiff had given the defendant prior... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5026 2009–10 |
DNA identification samplesExpands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system to include information from all adults convicted pursuant to a plea agreement if the original charge was a crime for which samples are currently collected upon... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5027 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe motor vehicle fuel tax handling loss deduction is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5029 2009–10 |
Campaign funds & disclosureChapter 42.17 RCW is reorganized and language is clarified. Obsolete provisions relating to the information technology plan and electronic filing are removed. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5031 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseArmories may be rented for public and private use. The Adjutant General determines the rental charge for each armory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5032 2009–10 |
Military justice codeThe WCMJ is updated to reflect changes to the UCMJ. Changes include: The WCMJ applies to military offenses committed by members of the National Guard at any time. Nonmilitary offenses committed by members of the National Guard... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5033 2009–10 |
Medical & mobility equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5034 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaA veteran who is called to active military service from state employment, or employment with any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, is eligible for a 5 percent preference. The requirement that active... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5036 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5037 2009–10 |
State route 2 project fundsProvides funding for certain state route number 2 highway projects. Establishes the state route number 2 safety corridor account in the motor vehicle fund. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5039 2009–10 |
Forensic investigationsThree additional members are added to the Washington State Forensics Investigations Council. Two of the members are primarily criminal defense attorneys appointed from nominations made by the Washington Association of Criminal... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5047 2009–10 |
Free public parking propertyProvisions governing the conveyance of land by cities with a population over 300,000 to private parties for free public parking facilities are repealed. Municipalities do not need to offer a first right of refusal to private... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |