All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5339 2009–10 |
Records and meetings boardCreates a committee to study the feasibility of creating a board with public records act and open public meetings act responsibilities. Expires June 1, 2010. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5341 2009–10 |
Rural cty projects tx creditEmployers claiming a credit for job creation in rural counties or CEZs must complete an annual survey and send to DOR. The information submitted must include the number of jobs and the percent of full-time, part-time, and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5342 2009–10 |
Parenting plansRevises provisions relating to the designation of residential time in a parenting plan. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5345 2009–10 |
Renewable energyChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" organic byproducts of pulping process, wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5347 2009–10 |
Hospital charity careRevises hospital charity care provisions. Requires each hospital to provide notice to patients of its charity care policies. Requires the department of health to develop model language that hospitals must use to satisfy the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5349 2009–10 |
Failing to wear safety beltsModifies provisions regarding admissibility in a civil action of failing to wear safety belt assemblies and failing to use child restraint systems. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5351 2009–10 |
Trans sup budget 2007-09Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5353 2009–10 |
Public trans benefit areasThe governing body of a PTBA may authorize the annexation of territory through a resolution. Annexation through resolution is subject to the following conditions: (1) a PTBA proposing to annex territory must conduct a public... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5357 2009–10 |
Sales tax sourcingChanges certain sales tax sourcing provisions within the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5358 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftThe sale of airplanes for use in providing intrastate air transportation by a commuter air carrier is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5361 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenThe Legislature intends to maintain its current commitment to provide free meals to hungry low-income students in public schools and to phase in free school lunches to all low-income students at all grade levels. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5362 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageRequires every employer to pay each of his or her employees, who has reached the age of eighteen years, wages at a rate of not less than eight dollars and fifty-five cents per hour. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5363 2009–10 |
Significant state highwaysDesignates certain state routes as highways of statewide significance. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5364 2009–10 |
Commute trip reduction credChanges are made to the CTR tax credit program. The cap for the total amount of tax credits given to all businesses is reduced to $1.25 million in any fiscal year. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5365 2009–10 |
Damages to state propertyProvides for damages to state property resulting from the illegal operation of a vehicle. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5366 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco licensesThe Liquor Control Board (Board) is given the administrative authority to approve, deny, suspend, or revoke retail, wholesale, or distributor's applications for a cigarette and tobacco product license. A criminal background... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5370 2009–10 |
Electronic records approvalAllows the electronic approval of certain documents related to deceased persons. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5371 2009–10 |
Parent-taught driver's eduAuthorizes the director of the department of licensing to: (1) Review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home; and (2) Charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5372 2009–10 |
School influenza vaccinationRequires the department of health and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to jointly establish a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program using both killed vaccine and live attenuated vaccine in one... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5374 2009–10 |
Air pollution control authtyRequires that vacancies on air pollution control authority boards be filled by the same method as the original appointment. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5375 2009–10 |
Seller's disclosure statemntThe type of wood-burning appliances present at the property being sold, and whether any of them are certified as clean-burning appliances, is added to the environmental section of the Statement. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5376 2009–10 |
Higher edu coord brd grantsDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5377 2009–10 |
Residential infrastructureThe residential infrastructure program is created within CTED. It provides loans to cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (eligible jurisdictions) and grants to nonprofit organizations to create the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5378 2009–10 |
Digital learning programsEliminates the requirement that digital learning schools and programs receive accreditation from the State Board of Education and, instead, requires accreditation from the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, a... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |