Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Norma Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2565 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle impound holdRequires that the vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol be impounded for 12 hours, unless the operator is not the registered owner, in which case the vehicle may be released... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2604 2009–10 |
Surface water diversionsExempts water diversions from the Skagit River for agricultural purposes from state application and permit requirements if the diversion is made within the tidally influenced portion of the Skagit River. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2683 2009–10 |
Econ development commissionClarifies the intent, purpose, duties, and authorities of the Washington Economic Development Commission (Commission). | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2703 2009–10 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides certain protections for a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2708 2009–10 |
State energy freedom actProhibits the department of ecology or any other state agency from adopting or enforcing a state, regional, or national program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy, without express... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2710 2009–10 |
Right to constitutional govtEnsures that all laws and rules adopted by the federal and state governments are firmly grounded in their respective constitutions so that those governments might return to their proper realms and focus on the essential... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2810 2009–10 |
Rule-making accountabilityEstablishes a rule-making accountability committee to review any proposed rule in which 200 or more letters of protest regarding the rule are received. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2860 2009–10 |
Intimidating a peace officerCreates the offense of intimidating a peace officer, which is a class B felony with a seriousness level of VI. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2872 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationProhibits the House and Senate from voting on an operating, capital, or transportation budget bill unless 72 hours have elapsed since the bill was last subject to amendment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2885 2009–10 |
School districts/flexibilityProvides flexibility for school districts by modifying provisions related to: (1) Highly capable students; (2) Policies for nutritious foods and exercise and student health concerns; (3) Authority of school boards; (4)... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2937 2009–10 |
Trans system policy goalsAdds the goal of "economic vitality" to the established policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2950 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... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3085 2009–10 |
Vehicle liability coverageRequires an applicant for vehicle license renewal to provide proof of insurance. Requires the registered owner of a vehicle to notify the department of licensing upon the lapse of insurance. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3149 2009–10 |
Industrial insuranceCreates the Washington state industrial insurance fund, also known as the state fund, for the purpose of insuring employers for their liability arising out of Title 51 RCW, beginning July 1, 2012. Mandates, with exceptions,... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2035 2009–10 |
Sex offender e-mail addressDirects the Sex Offender Policy Board (SOPB) to recommend whether sex and kidnapping offender registration requirements should be modified to require offenders to submit to law enforcement their electronic mail address or... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 532, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1170 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationAddresses changes to custody decrees and parenting plans when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation with a child because of the parent's military duties. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2222 2009–10 |
Stormwater discharge permitsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify or reissue the industrial storm water general permit by November 1, 2009. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1552 2009–10 |
Rule-making hearings accessRequires that all interested parties at an agency rule-making hearing be afforded the opportunity to comment individually and orally in the presence and hearing of all the other hearing attendees. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
| HB 1300 2009–10 |
Mental health informationExpands the list of entities and/or individuals who may obtain access to treatment history information under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA). | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2009 |
May 4, 2009 |
| HB 1385 2009–10 |
Sch employee sexl misconductDefines the term "enrolled student." | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2009 |
May 4, 2009 |
| HB 1050 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaRemoves the requirement that public employees called to active military service must serve for at least one year in active status to claim a scoring preference on promotional exams. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| HB 1286 2009–10 |
Candidates for public officeClarifies that political advertising or electioneering communications that contain a false statement of material fact about a candidate for office must also be made with actual malice and be libelous or defamatory in nature to... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1437 2009–10 |
Fish & wildlife chaplainAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to use the services of a volunteer chaplain. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1288 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |