Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3049 2009–10 |
Public assistance decisionsClarifies that only an applicant may receive back benefits in the event of a favorable final adjudicative order in his or her favor. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3059 2009–10 |
Educator preparation optionsRequires all teacher preparation programs to administer a new evidence-based assessment of teaching effectiveness to all pre-service candidates beginning in 2011-12. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3162 2009–10 |
Creation of a state bankCreates a state bank overseen by the State Treasurer. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3183 2009–10 |
Excise taxesEnacts an excise tax equivalent to one percent that will be: (1) Reduced to one-half of a percent when the state's unemployment decreases to six and five-tenths percent for four continuous months; and (2) Eliminated when the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3184 2009–10 |
Estate taxesIncreases estate taxes. Requires fifty percent of the money deposited into the education legacy trust account to be used for grants to Washington high school graduates for either first year or first term of tuition at certain... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2496 2009–10 |
Ballot designRequires that ballots have a clear delineation between the instructions and where voting is to begin. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1782 2009–10 |
Dependency matters/parentsRequires additional language be included in the standard notice to parents regarding shelter care hearings and the child dependency process. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| HB 1481 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesDirects the Puget Sound Regional Council to seek federal or private funding to develop recommendations regarding development of electric vehicle infrastructure. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 2331 2009–10 |
Homeless services docmnt feeIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge from $10 to $30. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1148 2009–10 |
Protection of animalsAllows a court, when issuing a domestic violence protection order, to grant the petitioner exclusive custody and control of any pet and to prohibit the respondent from interfering with the petitioner's efforts to remove the... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1555 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcGives the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department a lien on retainage on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1919 2009–10 |
Drug court fundingAllows up to 10 percent of the funds provided to counties from the Criminal Justice Treatment Account (Account) to be used for the operation and administration of drug court programs, in addition to the use of such funds for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2078 2009–10 |
Developmental disabilitiesRequires a work group consisting of the Developmental Disabilities Council and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, the Department of Social and Health... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1373 2009–10 |
Children's mental healthEliminates the expiration date for increasing the annual number of office visits available to children needing outpatient mental health therapy in managed care programs and on a fee-for-service basis. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1741 2009–10 |
School employees dismissalAdds many additional crimes to the list of crimes which result in mandatory termination of certificated and classified school employees, mandatory permanent certificate revocation, and the barring of contractor's employees... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1789 2009–10 |
Offender release datesPermits the Department of Corrections to rely solely on the jail certification to determine the amount of earned release time for an offender, based upon time served before sentencing when it has been determined that the time... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1790 2009–10 |
Domestic violence crt ordersAdds violations of protection orders in domestic violence cases to the list of offenses eligible for notification by the Department of Corrections. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1791 2009–10 |
Alternative sentencingPermits the court to order the Department of Corrections (DOC) to complete a risk assessment report and/or a chemical dependency screening report to assist it in making a determination of whether to order a residential-based... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1792 2009–10 |
Search and arrest authorityAuthorizes the Department of Corrections (DOC) staff to require an offender under the supervision of a community corrections officer (CCO) to submit to pat searches or other limited security searches without reasonable cause... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1943 2009–10 |
Early learning workforceDirects the Professional Development Consortium convened by the Department of Early Learning to develop recommendations for a statewide system of preparation and continuing professional development for the early learning and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 2025 2009–10 |
Health care info sharingAllows treatment records, except psychotherapy notes, to be released, without the patient's consent, to a licensed mental health or health care professional and their support staff who is providing care to a person or to whom... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1087 2009–10 |
Minority & women's businessRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to develop, in consultation with the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, a strategic plan to improve the effectiveness of assistance to small minority and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |