Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6625 2009–10 |
Tuition & financial aidResident undergraduate students must pay the full cost of instruction for the following quarter or semester and nonresident undergraduate students must pay twice the full cost of instruction if they accumulate more than 125... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6638 2009–10 |
Workers' compensation reformMakes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6643 2009–10 |
2nd-class school districtsPermits second-class districts to submit condensed compliance reports to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6670 2009–10 |
Group medical insuranceBeginning January 1, 2011, the Insurance Commissioner may recognize additional non-traditional groups for the purchase of group medical coverage, such as church congregants. A non-traditional group is defined as an employer or... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6723 2009–10 |
Personal property/taxRequires the department of revenue to conduct a study on alternatives for eliminating the property tax on personal property. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6751 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesA quality assurance fee is imposed on certain nursing facilities. The fee is assessed on a per-resident day basis, paid monthly, and limited to 2.8 percent of net patient services revenues. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6752 2009–10 |
Initiative & ref. petitionsRequires that valid voter signatures on initiative and referendum petitions be counted by the secretary of state. Informs citizens of the laws relating to petition signing, petition signature gathering, and unlawful... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6758 2009–10 |
Hospital safety netEffective February 1, 2010, a hospital provider assessment is imposed on certain hospitals if the following conditions are met: the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approves any necessary state plan amendments... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6767 2009–10 |
Residential mortgage loansA residential mortgage loan modification may not be made unless a disclosure summary of all material terms is provided on a separate piece of paper in simple plain-language terms to the borrower 30 days prior to the first... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6777 2009–10 |
State in-home care paymentsLegislative intent is clarified that instances in which a client receiving in-home care services from a family member but does not have the capacity to supervise the provider raises concerns because in those instances the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6781 2009–10 |
Interstate compact/insuranceEstablishes the interstate health insurance compact act. Expands flexibility provided in current law to increase the availability of affordable health care coverage options for the citizens of the state. Expires January 1, 2015. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6812 2009–10 |
Basic health plan equivalentHealth insurance carriers may offer a health benefit plan that is actuarially equivalent to the same schedule of covered benefits established for the Basic Health non-subsidized program. Health insurance carriers are exempt... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6821 2009–10 |
State govt tax increasesRequires a measure to be submitted to the voters that would reaffirm the provisions of Initiatives 601 and 960 that required a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise state taxes, absent voter approval. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6823 2009–10 |
Naming sales tax creditsCredits against the state portion of the sales tax to fund local government projects are given a specific name and must be cited as such. Any new or updated forms, publications, or other documents must refer to the credits by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6824 2009–10 |
Basic health plan equivalentAuthorizes a health carrier to offer a health benefit plan that is actuarially equivalent to the same schedule of covered basic health care services established by the administrator of the health care authority for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6854 2009–10 |
Machinery & equipmentAffirms and improves the manufacturing sales and use tax incentive as a primary economic development tool for our state. Provides the broadest application of the incentive by expanding the existing machinery and equipment tax... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6858 2009–10 |
Basic education fundingAn additional state property tax at the rate of 88 cents per $1,000 assessed property value is established and dedicated to the support of common schools. School District Property Levy. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6883 2009–10 |
Legislators' expensesProhibits members of the legislature from receiving any allowances for per diem expenses during a special session that is convened within thirty days following a regular session. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5582 2009–10 |
Chief for a day programEstablishes the "Chief for a Day" program within the Washington State Patrol which is a program dedicated to paying special attention to chronically ill children. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6197 2009–10 |
Group life insuranceCreates a new type of group that may be offered group life insurance. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6227 2009–10 |
Opticianry studentsAllows students in an opticianry program to practice opticianry without a license as long as such practice is part of his or her education program. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6831 2009–10 |
Estates and trustsCreates a method to address certain wills and trusts that use formulas or terms tied to federal estate and generation skipping-transfer taxes while these taxes are repealed in 2010. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 5840 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5436 2009–10 |
Direct practices paymentRemoves restrictions on direct patient-provider primary care practices related to lab and imaging services, accepting payments from insurers, self-insured plans, and employer third parties. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 552, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |