Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2651 2009–10 |
Port districts/job trainingAuthorizes ports to sponsor certain job training and placement programs, pre-apprenticeship training or educational programs that are operated by nonprofit entities and in existence on the effective date of this act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2540 2009–10 |
Licensure of dentistsRemoves the expiration date from provisions relating to licensing dentists from other states. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2735 2009–10 |
Children/dependency mattersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the guardian ad litem (GAL) to notify a child in a dependency who is age 12 years or older that the child has the right to request an attorney. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2747 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsProhibits restraints of any kind on any pregnant woman or youth in a correctional or detention facility while she is in labor, during childbirth, or in postpartum recovery. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 1149 2009–10 |
Security breach protectionModifies the state security breach law. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| HB 2734 2009–10 |
Community health centersAdds federally qualified community health centers to the list of persons and entities entitled to purchase surplus real property from the Washington State Department of Transportation until June 30, 2012. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| HB 1880 2009–10 |
Ballot envelopesRemoves the requirement that mail ballot return envelopes must have a secrecy flap to conceal the voter's signature and telephone number. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 125, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 2460 2009–10 |
Organic productsProvides authority for the Washington State Department of Agriculture to obtain federal accreditation as an organic products certifying agent under the federal Organic Food Production Act of 1990. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2419 2009–10 |
Foreign and alien insurersAllows certain applicants for a certificate of authority to be an insurer to provide a monetary deposit with the Insurance Commissioner instead of having a three-year history of selling the class or classes of insurance. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2830 2009–10 |
Credit union regulationModifies the regulation of credit unions in the areas of examination and supervision, penalties, and corporate governance. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2831 2009–10 |
Banks and trust companiesExtends some enforcement authority of the Department of Financial Institutions over commercial banks, trust companies, and savings banks to their holding companies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1014 2009–10 |
Office of waste reductionExpands the responsibilities of the Office of Waste Reduction within the Department of Ecology to include considerations of sustainable production and toxic chemicals use reduction. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1015 2009–10 |
Novelty lightersProhibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1045 2009–10 |
Residential real propertyProvides that the common law implied warranty of habitability may not be contractually disclaimed or limited and may be asserted by a purchaser subsequent to the first owner-occupant. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1060 2009–10 |
Weatherization statuteModifies definitions and operational requirements of the low-income residential weatherization program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1069 2009–10 |
Reducing light pollutionDeclares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect the nighttime environment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1073 2009–10 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off their loan. By turning to payday loans again and... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1074 2009–10 |
Lake vegetation managementAdds a new public notice requirement for applicants applying for coverage under an aquatic plant and algae management general permit. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1079 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardAuthorizes members of a Growth Management Hearings Board (Board or Hearings Board) to select a member from a different Hearings Board to substitute for an unavailable member and render a case decision. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1095 2009–10 |
Small business contractingRequires state agency solicitations of purchased goods and services, personal services, information services, and printing services be posted on the state's common vendor registration and bid notification system. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1100 2009–10 |
Marine ecosystem protectionProhibits leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands within three miles of its coastline, or within three miles seaward to the boundary of the two hundred mile exclusive economic zone, for purposes of oil or gas... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1129 2009–10 |
Lifelong learning accountsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board) to establish a steering committee to develop policy, budget, outreach, and accountability recommendations for a statewide Lifelong Learning... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |