Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5200 2011–12 |
Regulatory assistance officeEliminates the sunset of the office of regulatory assistance and continues the office without a termination date. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5205 2011–12 |
High capacity transp. plansLimits the required planning process and expert review panel requirement for high capacity transportation systems to systems that include a fixed rail guideway or a bus rapid transit component that is planned by a regional... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5218 2011–12 |
Safety rest areasTo the extent permitted under federal law, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may enter into leases with private businesses to allow commercial activity at safety rest areas. The commercial activity can... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5219 2011–12 |
Alcohol sale/person under 21Subjects a retail liquor licensee to a penalty if the licensee or an employee of the licensee is cited by the liquor control board for sale of alcohol to a person under twenty-one years of age. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5228 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizing EFSEC to Site Small Alternative Energy Resource Facilities. EFSEC is authorized to issue site permits, using generally established safety standards, for the construction, reconstruction, or enlargement of small... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5230 2011–12 |
Puget Sound corpsConsolidates the administrative functions of the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) with the Department of Ecology. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5231 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsEcology must review and evaluate manufacturer product information and develop a draft list of products that should be considered for alternatives assessments. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5234 2011–12 |
Medicine stewardship programThe Medicine Return Association (Association) is established to finance and operate a product stewardship program for the collection, transportation, and disposal of unwanted legend and non-legend drugs from residential... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5240 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseThe Legislature finds that DNA collection, testing, and storage is minimally invasive to privacy. The Legislature also finds that collecting DNA from adults arrested for a violent offense or sex offense is necessary to solve... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5273 2011–12 |
Forest biomass/aviation fuelDNR may develop and implement a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5275 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosures(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the foreclosure fairness act to: (1) Encourage homeowners to use the skills and professional judgment of housing counselors as early as possible in the foreclosure process; (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5288 2011–12 |
Taxes/electronic meansElectronic filing and payment of taxes reported on the combined excise tax return is required for all taxpayers. However, these requirements may be waived for taxpayers that are assigned to report and pay their taxes annually... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5291 2011–12 |
Recreational fishingDFW must manage the PSRFE Program to maximize benefits to the recreational fishery consistent with available revenue, Fish and Wildlife Commission policies, and the Endangered Species Act. This broader directive replaces many... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5303 2011–12 |
Loans/consumer loan actUnder the Consumer Loan Act, it is clarified that the exemption regarding loans made primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes does not apply to loans that are secured by a lien on the borrower's primary... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5308 2011–12 |
Military training/licensingThe Department must develop a process to evaluate military training and experience that may be applied toward meeting the training and educational requirements for cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, estheticians,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5315 2011–12 |
Doctorates/branch campusesSubject to HECB approval, UW and WSU are authorized to develop doctoral degree programs at their branch campuses. The HECB will use their assessment process to determine whether the proposed doctoral level programs are needed... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5318 2011–12 |
Regulatory assistance officeORA, rather than the Office of Financial Management, is to report on the effects of agency requirements regarding significant legislative rules. The termination date for ORA is repealed. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5332 2011–12 |
Indians/civil jurisdictionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5339 2011–12 |
Gas and electrical companiesRequiring the Counsel for the Environment to Participate in WUTC Proceedings. In addition to its duties before EFSEC, the Counsel for the Environment must represent the public's interest in protecting the environment in all... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5424 2011–12 |
Integrated resource plansRequiring IRPs to Consider Public Policies on Energy. When determining the lowest reasonable cost for resources identified in its IRP, a utility must consider state and federal policies regarding energy, among other factors. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5431 2011–12 |
Null generation electricityDefining Null Generation for Fuel Mix Reports and the EPS. The term null generation means electricity generated from renewable resources that is separated from its renewable attributes by the use of renewable energy credits or... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5432 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesPersons may not burn wood in solid fuel burning devices when a second stage of impaired air quality has been determined by Ecology or a local air authority in a fine particulate nonattainment area. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5433 2011–12 |
Manu/mobile home communitiesEstablishes additional duties for landlords under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5439 2011–12 |
Oil spillsSpecifies the types of damages a person may be liable for in a civil action to recover damages for an unlawful oil spill. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5440 2011–12 |
Electric vehiclesProhibiting the WUTC From Regulating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |