All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5594 2009–10 |
Works of August WilsonDirects the Washington state arts commission to work with interested citizens and groups to promote the works of Seattle playwright August Wilson through activities such as performances, readings, workshops, lectures, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5596 2009–10 |
NW weather & avalanche ctrThe Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC) Account is created. The account is appropriated and may only be used to support the Center. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5597 2009–10 |
Ocean renewable energyThe CTED Energy Policy Office is directed to study several aspects of developing "ocean renewable energy," defined as wave, tidal, and offshore wind resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5598 2009–10 |
Timber recovery fund boardThe Timber Recovery Fund Board (Board) is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5600 2009–10 |
Operating budget 2009-2011Biennial appropriations for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5602 2009–10 |
Conserving forest landsAn exception for payment of back taxes for designated forest land is created for forest land located in counties with a population greater than 600,000, if the sale or transfer of land is to a governmental entity, nonprofit... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5603 2009–10 |
Economic stimulus bondsDeclares that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the economic stimulus capital budget, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance committee is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5604 2009–10 |
Economic stimulusDeclares it is the intent of the governor and the legislature to stimulate Washington's lagging economy and to reduce the state's unemployment rate by quickly putting people to work on infrastructure projects. Adopts the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5605 2009–10 |
Rural cnty public facilitiesRural counties that collect the tax at the rate of 0.09 percent may continue to do so for 25 years after the date the county first imposed the tax at the 0.09 percent tax rate. Technically, counties that have not imposed the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5606 2009–10 |
Student excellence scholrshpThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5607 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemAn 11-member Commission is established to annually determine the resources necessary to amply provide a basic K-12 education based on prototypical schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5609 2009–10 |
Child dependency proceedingsFinds that attorneys for children have different skills and obligations than guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates, especially in forming a confidential and privileged relationship with a child to provide... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5611 2009–10 |
Sexually violent predatorsThe sunset date on provisions preempting state law and local regulations is extended to June 30, 2017. Emergency language in those preemption provisions is removed and replaced with language indicating that DSHS has a need to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5612 2009–10 |
Medical support obligationsThe court may require either or both parents to provide medical support for any child named in a child support order in the following order of priority: The obligated parent must provide health insurance coverage if it is... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5614 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcApplicants for contractor registration and renewal of registration must submit photo identification. An applicant must also submit certification that the applicant has attended training approved by the Department of Labor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5615 2009–10 |
Marijuana possessionThose persons who are under 18 and are found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana are guilty of a misdemeanor. All other persons found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana commit a class 2... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5618 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemA statewide dropout reengagement system is created to provide education and services to older youth who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21. Under the system,... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5619 2009–10 |
Kindergarten entry assessmntWithin existing resources, DEL, in collaboration with OSPI, must recommend six kindergarten entry assessments for statewide implementation. The assessments must be chosen based on the recommendations established in the... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5620 2009–10 |
Childcare ctrs & early educSubject to the availability of amounts appropriated, DEL, in collaboration with community and statewide partners, which include the nongovernmental private-public partnership, must implement a unified statewide voluntary QRIS.... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5621 2009–10 |
Hearing examiner feesCreates a cap on hearing examiner fees that is equivalent to the statutory rate for superior court fees for judicial review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5622 2009–10 |
Aggravated retail theftThe crime of retail theft with extenuating circumstances is renamed aggravated retail theft. Aggravate, in relation to a crime, means to make worse or more serious. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5623 2009–10 |
Acknowledgment of paternityA birth certificate may be used in lieu of a copy of the acknowledgement of paternity in order to begin the proceeding challenging the paternity of a child. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5625 2009–10 |
State college/Snohomish Co.A college is established in Snohomish County to provide baccalaureate and graduate level programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5626 2009–10 |
Additional cigarette taxImposes an additional cigarette tax and provides for distribution of the tax revenue. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |