Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6279 2011–12 |
Health of marine watersEcology must cooperate with other entities conducting research on and evaluating the potential for mitigating water pollution in impaired water bodies through natural methods. Ecology may implement pollutant credit and trading... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6283 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6285 2011–12 |
Geothermal resourcesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6297 2011–12 |
Salmon & steelhead spawningRequires the department of fish and wildlife to prohibit activities that harm or disturb spawning beds of salmon and steelhead and other fish on rivers and streams where spawning activities occur. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6298 2011–12 |
Genetically engineered foodsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6303 2011–12 |
Conservation districtsThe option to levy a system of rates and charges is authorized based on the concept that rates and charges do not carry a requirement to demonstrate a special benefit to assessed parcels. Special assessments are to be imposed... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6309 2011–12 |
Health care worker mealsHospitals must provide employees uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. Meal breaks must be at least thirty minute starting after two hours and no more than five hours from the beginning of a shift. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6310 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6321 2011–12 |
Using records/housing oppsA person's ability to obtain rental housing in the future constitutes a compelling privacy and safety concern that can be weighed against the public's interest in access to the records in any hearing concerning the proposed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6331 2011–12 |
Public transit/bidding pref.When FTA funds are involved, public transit agencies may include a bidding preference in their bidding process for applicants who exceed Buy America standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6341 2011–12 |
Discarded carpet recyclingA producer of carpet – a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes carpet – in the state must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (CSO) by January 1, 2013. CSOs must implement programs... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6343 2011–12 |
Water pollution control feeEcology is authorized to charge an administration fee for loans issued under the SRF program. The administration fee applies retroactively to July 1, 2007, and is to be charged as a portion of the debt service on each loan,... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6380 2011–12 |
Electric vehicle chargingRequires signage at electric vehicle charging stations. Imposes a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for illegally parking in a charging station. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6381 2011–12 |
WA voting rights act of 2012At-large elections and district-based elections may not be drawn or maintained in a manner that denies an equal opportunity of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or an equal opportunity to influence the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6393 2011–12 |
Industrial storm waterBy July 1, 2012, the industrial storm water general permit must require permittees with discharges to water bodies listed as impaired for bacteria to comply with nonnumeric, narrative effluent limitations. An expiration date... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6397 2011–12 |
Pesticide driftA new section is added to the Worker and Community Right to Know Act which prohibits a person from applying a pesticide that poses a substantial risk of pesticide drift within a half mile of a child care facility, residence,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6417 2011–12 |
Voting ctrs and ballot dropsDuring the voting period, no person may, within 50 feet of a voting center or a ballot drop location: suggest or persuade or attempt to suggest or persuade any voter to vote for or against any candidate or ballot measure;... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6425 2011–12 |
Scrap metal transactionsAddresses record requirements for scrap metal businesses. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6447 2011–12 |
State work-study fundingThe Legislature recognizes that education and training, particularly for high-level skills, are key ingredients to economic growth and competitiveness and shared concern of the state, businesses, and professionals. The... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6461 2011–12 |
Drayage truck operatorsDefines drayage drivers as statutory employees to avoid litigation, increase safety to drivers and the public, insure drivers receive employment protections to which they are entitled, and facilitate collection of taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6476 2011–12 |
Plumbing contractorsAny person who engages in business as a plumbing contractor must have a valid registration as a contractor in compliance with state law. By June 30, 2013 anyone who wishes to do business as a plumbing contractor must have a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6482 2011–12 |
2% tax on millionairesAssesses a two percent marginal tax on annual income exceeding one million dollars. Establishes a new state trust fund dedicated to meeting the paramount duty for the education of all children. Requires only taxpayers with... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6487 2011–12 |
Intermodal container chassisAddresses violations identified by a law enforcement entity on an intermodal container chassis used to move intermodal containers. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6491 2011–12 |
Low-level radioactive wasteThe authority for the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site Use Permit Program is transferred from DOE to DOH. DOH is authorized to administer a user permit system and issue site use permits for generators, packagers, or brokers to... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |