Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1690 2009–10 |
Public works projectsClarifies the legislative intent that public bodies may use only those alternative public works contracting procedures authorized by law. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2630 2009–10 |
Opportunity express programRequires that colleges give priority in the use of Worker Retraining funds to programs in aerospace, health care, long-term care, advanced manufacturing, construction, forest products, renewable energy industries, and... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2694 2009–10 |
BS in nursing/University CtrRecognizes a shortage of registered nurses in the state and, subject to specific funding for this purpose, directs the University Center at Everett Community College, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell,... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 1697 2009–10 |
Career & tech student orgsProvides further definition with respect to determining what career and technical student organizations must do in order to be eligible for staff support and assistance from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2416 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency standardsEstablishes minimum efficiency standards for televisions, compact audio products, certain external power supplies, and digital versatile disc (DVD) players and recorders. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2641 2009–10 |
Small business developmentRequires the Department of Licensing to collect a $5 donation, with the opportunity to opt out, with each original and renewal application for the master business license. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2854 2009–10 |
State higher ed loan programCreates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Account. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2855 2009–10 |
Transit agency financingTemporarily authorizes public transportation systems to impose, by majority vote of the transit agency's governing body, an annual vehicle license fee of up to $20. Creates a "no stacking" provision for vehicle fees... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3147 2009–10 |
Equipment in data centersProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for computer data centers. The exemption expires on April 1, 2018. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 1096 2009–10 |
Small business/st purchasingRequires the departments of General Administration (GA), Information Services, and Transportation to develop a plan for meeting specific goals to increase the number of small businesses receiving state contracts for goods and... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2658 2009–10 |
Refocusing dept. of commerceTr ansfers five programs from the Department of Commerce (Department) to other state agencies. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2680 2009–10 |
Guardianship programCreates a process for the establishment, modification, and termination of guardianships to allow children to safely exit foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3076 2009–10 |
Involuntary treatment actProvides factors that the designated mental health professional and the courts should consider when determining whether a person should be detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The factors include both information and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3141 2009–10 |
Delivery of TANFMakes legislative findings regarding the link between economic self-sufficiency and completion of educational and training programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 273, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2519 2009–10 |
Pub safety employee benefitsRemoves the 10-year service requirement in Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System Plan 2 (WSPRS 2) for survivors of duty-related deaths to... | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2464 2009–10 |
Vehicles in emergency zonesDefines an emergency zone as the area 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle, a tow truck, an emergency assistance vehicle, or a police vehicle utilizing its respective signal lights or sirens. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| HB 2939 2009–10 |
Driver abstract/not at faultRequires the Department of Licensing to indicate in a driving abstract obtained for employment purposes that an individual was not at fault in an accident if an individual provides court records to that effect. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2867 2009–10 |
Early learningMakes legislative findings relating to the connection between early childhood development and children's social and academic functioning and success in school and beyond, and the current shortage of high-quality programs for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 3026 2009–10 |
State & fed civil rights lawAdds a new chapter to the school code paralleling the current Sexual Equality chapter and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 3036 2009–10 |
School district debtImposes public hearing and notice requirements before a school district issues nonvoted bonds in excess of $250,000. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 3124 2009–10 |
DUI with child in car/reportRequires law enforcement officers to notify child protective services when a child under age 13 is present in the car of a parent or other legal custodian being arrested for a drug- or alcohol-related driving offense. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |