Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5518 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5519 2009–10 |
Competency eval & restorCreates new sections to be added to Title 10 regarding how competency evaluations are conducted and the substance of competency evaluation reports; the scope of the statutory provision regarding evaluations is narrowed to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5520 2009–10 |
Agencies/truthful infoRequires agencies to provide truthful information to legislators. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5521 2009–10 |
Trees in urban growth areasAn exemption from property taxation is provided for any standing tree on real property located in an urban growth area boundary, if the taxpayer provides the county assessor documentation on the value of the tree or trees. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5523 2009–10 |
Pub retiremt benefits/courtsA member of PERS Plan 1, 2, or 3 who is employed by the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, a superior court, a district court, or a municipal court as a court commissioner may elect to accrue an enhanced benefit for periods of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5524 2009–10 |
Vehicle impoundment noticesLaw enforcement must provide the telephone number to the requesting operator within six to 12 hours of an impoundment. The Department must provide the operator with the name, address, and telephone number of the owner. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5526 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundFor investments in privately-managed funds, financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the UW is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act if disclosure would reasonably be expected to result in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5527 2009–10 |
U of W publ wrks contractingAuthorizes the board of regents of the University of Washington to enter into any number of contracts with one or more persons, companies, or entities for the planning, design, renovation, erection, remodeling, demolition, or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5530 2009–10 |
Asset protection waiver actBusinesses are not permitted to offer or sell GAP waivers unless they are registered with the Commissioner. Applicants for registration must disclose specific information and pay a $250 fee, and must inform the commissioner of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5532 2009–10 |
State veterinary boardRevises the administration and disciplining authority of the Washington state veterinary board of governors. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5533 2009–10 |
Water rights adjudicationA water user or planning unit may petition Ecology to start a limited adjudication of water rights or Ecology may commence a limited adjudication on its own. The limited adjudication may be used in an area where the source of... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5534 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteFor a person convicted of a felony, the right to vote is restored so long as the person is not under the authority of the Department of Corrections (DOC). "Under the authority of the Department of Corrections" means serving a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5535 2009–10 |
Acupuncture commissionA Washington State Acupuncture Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is established with membership appointed by the Governor. Members of the commission are appointed to four-year terms. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5536 2009–10 |
Ranked choice votingPartisan primaries must be conducted using the ranked choice voting format. After one candidate has received a majority of the votes during a counting stage, the two candidates with the largest number of votes will be... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5538 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5541 2009–10 |
Catastrophic disability medProvides access to catastrophic disability medical insurance under plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5544 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveWhen planning under the GMA, local governments' conditions on rezoning and permit decisions may be used, in addition to development regulations, to expand affordable housing incentive programs through residential, commercial,... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5545 2009–10 |
Park & open space allocationUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district, a city with a population of more than 150,000 and a county legislative authority in a county with a national park and a population of more than 500,000 and less than... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5546 2009–10 |
Minor's mental health infoThe parents, guardian, or custodian of a juvenile must be given access to information or records pertaining to mental health treatment provided to the juvenile, with or without the consent of the juvenile. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5548 2009–10 |
Pub facilities & impact feesExpands the types of public facilities eligible to receive funding derived from impact fee revenues to include transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5549 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyBoth the landlord and tenant must give written notice of termination of a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must give at least 20-days notice to the landlord. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5550 2009–10 |
Mobile home park closuresTenants must be given three years notice of closure of the park, with some exceptions. The closure notice must be in substantially the same form as the example provided. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5552 2009–10 |
Children riding motorcyclesChildren at least five years old, but less than 12, may only ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if their feet rest firmly on the foot rests and they are either (1) sufficiently supported by a back rest; or (2) are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5553 2009–10 |
Econ development/innovationAdds specific technology commercialization tasks to the Washington Technology Center's (WTC) existing responsibilities, contingent on funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |