Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6611 2009–10 |
Comprehensive land use planEstablishes a new recurring seven-year review and revision schedule for comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6826 2009–10 |
Subagent service feesIncreases the fees for services provided by vehicle licensing subagents for vehicle certificates of ownership and vehicle registrations. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 221, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6647 2009–10 |
Civil air patrol/emergenciesProhibits an employer from discharging or disciplining Civil Air Patrol members for leave related to emergency service operations. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| SB 6379 2009–10 |
Vehicles & vesselsStreamlines and reorganizes Washington's vehicle and vessel title and registration statutes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6578 2009–10 |
Multiagency permitting teamsDirects the Office of Regulatory Assistance to develop an optional multiagency permitting team for coordinated permitting and regulatory decision making. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 5704 2009–10 |
Flood district creationEstablishes new composition, appointment, and election provisions for the governing bodies of flood control districts that have territory in three or more counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6202 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsPermits a financial institution, including a broker-dealer or investment adviser, to refuse to disburse funds from the account of a vulnerable adult or a suspected perpetrator of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6346 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesAllows a person to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) or medium-speed electric vehicle (MEV) on city and county streets and county roads in San Juan County with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (mph) or less. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6350 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementCreates a Marine Interagency Team to assess and recommend a framework for conducting marine spatial planning. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6373 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify its greenhouse gas emissions reporting rules. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6557 2009–10 |
Brake friction materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6356 2009–10 |
Access to emergency vehiclesEstablishes rules for public agencies, emergency vehicle brokers, or charitable organizations when selling or giving an emergency vehicle to a person or entity that is not a public law enforcement agency, emergency agency, or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6540 2009–10 |
Combined fund driveTransfers operations of the Combined Fund Drive from the Department of Personnel to the Office of the Secretary of State. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6342 2009–10 |
Washington soldiers' homeAuthorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to work with public or private entities on projects to make the best use of the soldiers' home property and facilities and to extend long-term leases up to 75 years. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 6365 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle emissions exemExempts motor vehicles that are obtained and used by a member of the armed services while serving in another state from the Washington motor vehicle emission standards. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5000 2009–10 |
Limiting property taxationDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation and limiting property tax valuation increases to one percent per year over the base year until ownership of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5002 2009–10 |
Livestock & poultry programCreates the Washington Heritage Livestock and Poultry Breed Recognition Program in the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5003 2009–10 |
Breathalyzer tax exemptionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for breathalyzers sold to businesses who provide alcohol for consumption on-site. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5004 2009–10 |
Local meat productionThe mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan program is established within the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Conservation districts and other local governments may apply for and receive loans from the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5005 2009–10 |
Naturally raised beef cattleGrants authority to the Washington State Department of Agriculture to create a program (Program) to certify cattle from Washington as either Washington-certified naturally raised beef cattle or Washington-certified naturally... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5007 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5018 2009–10 |
Historic preservationThe Historic Preservation Grant Program is established within the AHP. Funding for the grant program is subject to appropriations. Grants may be issued by the director of the preservation grant for purposes of maintaining,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5019 2009–10 |
Curators of state propertiesState agencies with statutory authority may lease state-owned property to private parties at below fair-market value in exchange for the private party's agreement to restore, maintain, rehabilitate, or otherwise improve the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5020 2009–10 |
Horseless carriage platesRevises requirements for issuing horseless carriage plates to trailers more than thirty years old. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5021 2009–10 |
Renewable resource electrctyRecognizes that electricity generated from renewable energy sources promotes sustainable energy alternatives and can help to replace the need for oil and natural gas. To ensure the development and implementation of these types... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |