Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5447 2009–10 |
Lease w/ option to purchaseProvisions granting a county authority to lease space are amended. The minimum population of such counties is decreased from one million to 600,000. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5449 2009–10 |
Graduation & reengagementEstablishes graduation and re-engagement goals for the year 2020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5450 2009–10 |
Household goods carriersRevises provisions relating to permits for and advertising by household goods carriers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5451 2009–10 |
Pipeline safety feesPermits the Utilities and Transportation Commission to set the pipeline safety fees amount each year on a date established by administrative rule. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5454 2009–10 |
Abandoning dependent personCreates the new crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5455 2009–10 |
Dental hygieneExpands the duties of dental hygienists. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5456 2009–10 |
Office of citizen advocateThe Office of the Citizen Advocate is created within the legislative branch. The citizen advocate serves a six-year term, and is chosen by a selection committee, made up of nine members: four members of the House of... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5457 2009–10 |
VaccinesRequires notification to certain persons who are to be vaccinated or injected with any mercury-containing product. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5458 2009–10 |
Econ stimulus trans fundingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5459 2009–10 |
Graduation multiple measuresAn additional way is created for students to graduate from high school without achieving a CAA or CIA. Beginning with the class of 2010, students can choose to complete five components: obtain a GPA in courses required by the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5462 2009–10 |
Workers' comp benefitsSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5463 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation if the employer establishes that he or she acted in good faith and conformity with and reliance on a rule related to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5464 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance fundsLimits expenditures from industrial insurance funds. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5465 2009–10 |
Indus insur final settlementEstablishes requirements for industrial insurance final settlement agreements. Directs the department of labor and industries to develop and maintain a registry system by which it records final settlement agreements entered... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5466 2009–10 |
Employ/minimum wage purposesDefines the terms "employ" and "work" for minimum wage purposes. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5471 2009–10 |
Unemployed/corporate officerDefines "unemployed" as it relates to corporate officers. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5472 2009–10 |
True & fair property valueDetermines the true and fair value of real property for tax purposes. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5474 2009–10 |
Research & tech devel grantsA credit is allowed against the B&O tax and the PUT for contributions made to the Washington Technology Center for research and development grants. The credit is in the amount of the contribution. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5475 2009–10 |
Econ development planningCounties planning under the GMA must complete the economic development element of their comprehensive plan by June 30, 2010. They may direct the ADO they choose for the county to use its state-supplied resources to complete a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5476 2009–10 |
Abolishing the death penaltyThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5477 2009–10 |
Grandparent visitation rightRecognizes that the recent Washington state supreme court decision in In re Parentage of C.A.M.A. reaffirmed that Washington's grandparent visitation statutes are unconstitutional. Declares an intent to bring the law in line... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5478 2009–10 |
Definition of "juvenile"Juveniles prosecuted in adult court who are later charged with an offense that is not an offense for which there is an automatic or statutory adult court jurisdiction requirement could be prosecuted in juvenile court for the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5479 2009–10 |
Juveniles & courtsNo juvenile under the age of 15 may be prosecuted in adult court. A hearing to determine whether a juvenile should be prosecuted in adult court is required when the juvenile is 15 and is charged with murder in the 1st degree,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |