Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5205 2009–10 |
Court of appeals judgesDivision II of the court of appeals is authorized to increase the number of its judges from seven to eight. The new judge position is allocated to District 2, increasing the number of judge positions for District 2 from two to three. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5206 2009–10 |
Electrolytic process tx exemThe PUT exemption on sales of electricity to chlor-alkali and sodium chlorate chemical businesses will apply to sales of power made after June 30, 2010, and does not expire January 1, 2011. The statutory goals of the tax... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5207 2009–10 |
Victim and witness rightsThis bill reorganizes statutes granting victims of crime or survivors of victims the right to make statements before the ISRB and the CPB. Witnesses of crime are recognized as having the right to make statements before the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5208 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5209 2009–10 |
Civil commitment witnessesA victim of a person against whom the state initiates civil commitment proceedings as a sexually violent predator may additionally apply for funds for counseling to address distress arising from participation in the civil... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5210 2009–10 |
Promotional prize advrtisingA seller is prohibited from billing or charging a person for unsolicited goods or services. This prohibition does not apply to telemarketers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5211 2009–10 |
Candidates for public officeLibel or defamation per se are defined as statements that tend (a) to expose a living person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, or to deprive that person of the benefit of public confidence or social intercourse, or to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5212 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationProcedures are created to address changes in a custody decree or parenting plan when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation because of the parent's military duties. The effects of a parent's "military... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5213 2009–10 |
Voter registrationModifies provisions relating to voter registration. Provides the documents a person may use to prove citizenship. Requires a person to register to vote at least thirty days before an election or primary, in order to vote at... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5214 2009–10 |
Military monumentsFinds that the military and its personnel play a vital role in defending the lives and freedom of all Americans. Declares an intent to honor the contribution of the military. Directs the military department, in consultation... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5215 2009–10 |
Vehicle owner informationEliminates the notice requirement when an attorney or private investigator requests vehicle owner information. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5216 2009–10 |
Body armor sent enhancementCreates a sentence enhancement for body armor. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5217 2009–10 |
Expenditures for art worksNo public money may be allocated for or expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities, and other halfway houses operated by the Department... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5218 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits any person civilly committed or detained as a sexually violent predator from accessing a personal computer unless access is necessary or beneficial in bringing about a positive response to a specific and certain... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5219 2009–10 |
Housing focus group/homelessEstablishes a focus group to examine the need to provide housing for individuals at risk of becoming homeless. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5220 2009–10 |
Social workerA person may not represent him or herself as a "social worker" unless the person is licensed under RCW 18.225.090 as an advanced social worker or an independent social worker, or the person has graduated with a bachelor's,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5222 2009–10 |
Capital budget 2009-2011The Omnibus 2009-11 Capital Budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium. For additional information, see the Capital Budget Summary published... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5223 2009–10 |
State bonds and accountsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5224 2009–10 |
False claims against govtCreates the Washington state false claims act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5225 2009–10 |
Crimes against propertyCreates an organized retail crime task force. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5226 2009–10 |
Long-term care residentsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5227 2009–10 |
Materially false statementsRCW 9A.72.010 is amended to comply with the Supreme Court decision by removing the language deemed unconstitutional. In so doing, the issue of materiality should be determined by a jury. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5230 2009–10 |
Physical therapyAllows a physical therapist to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation. Requires a physical therapist to submit to the secretary of the department of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5231 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsThe juvenile court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the family court over parenting plans and residential schedules under RCW 26.09 and RCW 26.26. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |