All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5409 2009–10 |
WA competition councilCreates the Washington competition council as an advisory council within the office of financial management. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5411 2009–10 |
Driving records abstractsUpon proper request, a certified abstract of an individual's full driving record maintained by DOL must be furnished to a city or county prosecuting attorney, to state-approved alcohol or drug assessment or treatment agencies,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5412 2009–10 |
Saltwater algae controlCreates a new appropriated Saltwater Algae Control Account to receive funds from the annual boat registration fee. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5415 2009–10 |
Persons selling insuranceIt is clarified that the term "insurance producer" does not include licensed surplus line brokers. Changes are made conforming existing sections of law to this clarification. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5416 2009–10 |
Business continuity plansThose entities currently defined as issuers are domestic "insurers" for purposes of contingency plans for emergencies. They are allowed to adopt their own provisions for continued operation during state and local, as well as... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5419 2009–10 |
Vehicle owner donationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5420 2009–10 |
Boundary review boardsLimits the authority of boundary review boards to expand an annexation to twice the area of the proposed annexation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5422 2009–10 |
Land & water area liabilityThe statute is amended to: specify that limited-liability protection applies to hydroelectric project owners who allow free recreation on their lands and water areas; specify that kayaking, canoeing, and rafting are types of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5424 2009–10 |
Current use programAfter the initial ten-years, property owners may withdraw their properties from classification and no longer must provide two years' advance notice of withdrawal. The interest rate on the additional tax is reduced from 12... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5425 2009–10 |
Property tax revaluationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5427 2009–10 |
Abstracts of driving recordsIt is clarified that a court may provide a copy of a driver's abstract to the individual named in the abstract if the individual has a pending case in that court for a suspended license violation or an open infraction or... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5428 2009–10 |
Trans benefit district fundsRevises provisions regarding the use of certain transportation benefit district funds. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5429 2009–10 |
Solar electric powerExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5430 2009–10 |
Water discharge feesEcology may charge an annual fee to municipalities for domestic wastewater facility permits of up to 18 cents per month per residence or residential equivalent that is contributing to the wastewater system. Ecology is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5432 2009–10 |
Local services levy limitsEffective with taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter, a county governing authority may impose a tax for developmental disabilities or mental health services up to a total of 2.5 cents of its property tax levy... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5435 2009–10 |
Board of accountancyThe financial records of CPAs and clients are not subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act, chapter 42. 56 RCW, and such records are privileged, and not subject to discovery or use as evidence in any civil action or... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5438 2009–10 |
Victim input re: wrk releaseWhen a victim of a crime or the victim's next of kin requests notice regarding a specific inmate, DOC must advise the requester of the possibility that part of the sentence may be served in a work release facility and on how... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5439 2009–10 |
Domestic partners/WSPRSThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5442 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefSales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5443 2009–10 |
State & local tax reportingIt is stated as a legislative intent to create two sets of uniform reporting requirements that apply to the existing tax preferences and can be used in future legislation granting additional tax preferences. The bill provides... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5445 2009–10 |
Local govt facilitiesIf the purpose of the lift is for bonds to be issued to pay for facilities to be used for public health, safety, or justice purposes, then the lift is limited to six years. If prevailing rates for comparable space are not... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |