Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5817 2009–10 |
Farm & ag lands valuationThere is inserted a definition of commercial agricultural purposes into the statute. It includes the commercial raising; harvesting; feeding; breeding; managing; selling; care; or training of a farm product as defined in RCW... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5831 2009–10 |
Essential worker pilot progFinds that: (1) Washington's combination of excellent wages, working conditions, and services have attracted workers from other states and countries to work in our agricultural, construction, retail, restaurant, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5835 2009–10 |
Limited outdoor burningOutdoor burning of organic debris ("outdoor burning") may be allowed on the first and third Saturdays in November within UGAs with a population of 10,000 people or less. The county legislative authority may choose not to allow... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5871 2009–10 |
Prescribed power wheelchairsProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of power wheelchairs and the related accessories and services as prescribed by a person licensed under the laws of this state to prescribe such equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5916 2009–10 |
Broadband deploymentAuthorizes the Department of Information Services (DIS) to oversee implementation of broadband programs and receive federal funding. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5917 2009–10 |
High-speed internet serviceDIS is to 1) create and maintain a geographic information system map of public high-speed internet services in the state, 2) contract with a nongovernmental entity to map private high-speed internet services in the state, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5942 2009–10 |
Taxation of newspapersThe B&O tax rate for persons who print and publish newspapers or who just publish newspapers is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent. The act expires on July 1, 2015. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5951 2009–10 |
Voter signature & phone no.Secrecy flaps are not required for return envelopes. The return envelopes, however, must shield the voter's signature and optional telephone number. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5968 2009–10 |
Agricultural land protectionNo state agency may acquire or provide funds to other entities to acquire agricultural lands, designated by a county as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance, without prior written approval by the county... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5992 2009–10 |
Community agriculture workerRequires the department of agriculture, subject to appropriation for this specific purpose, to administer the community agricultural worker safety grant program to be implemented by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit opportunities... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5997 2009–10 |
Data centers/rural countiesProvides a sales and use tax exemption: (1) For sales to qualifying businesses of server equipment, to be installed, in an eligible computer data center, and for sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6039 2009–10 |
Juvenile offenders/treatmentA juvenile offender disposition alternative, Option E – Sentence for Treatment (SFT) is created. When a juvenile offender is subject to a disposition of more than 15 weeks and is not deemed to require confinement in a close... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6063 2009–10 |
Equestrian activities/landsOn or after January 1, 2008, any land used primarily for equestrian related activities for which a charge is made, including, but not limited to, stabling, training, riding, clinics, schooling, shows, and grazing for feed that... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6092 2009–10 |
Milk pricing task forceA task force on milk pricing mechanisms is created. The task force is to be jointly appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6097 2009–10 |
Ag commodity commissionsThe following Washington commodity commissions are exempt from the restrictions on 2007-09 expenditures for personal service contracts, equipment, out-of-state travel, and training: Apple Commission, Tree Fruit Research... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6127 2009–10 |
Timber harvest terminationRequires the department of natural resources, for timber sale contracts, upon request of the purchaser, to extend by no more than two years the normal termination dates that fall between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2011.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6174 2009–10 |
ExecutionsProvides that records, materials, and other information that reveal, or could reasonably lead to discovery of, the identity of persons who directly participate in an execution under RCW 10.95.180, and the physician who... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6185 2009–10 |
State maritime heritageMaritime Historic Restoration and Preservation. The Washington State Historical Society (Historical Society) must establish a competitive maritime historic restoration and preservation grant program (grant program) and a... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6210 2009–10 |
Agricultural resource landsThe Department of Ecology must conduct a review of the SEPA rules and the environmental checklist to make appropriate changes to require a more detailed review and evaluation of program and project proposals for identification... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6235 2009–10 |
Industries/working land baseThe Department of Commerce, and other agencies when relevant, must consider the forest products industry to be a green industry and must interpret forest products industry as including those businesses that grow, manage,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6242 2009–10 |
Hazardous waste feesThe threshold for the exemption from annual payment of the Hazardous Waste Generation Fee is increased. Businesses generating hazardous waste are exempt from paying the fee if the value of their products, gross proceeds of... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6249 2009–10 |
Kids at hopeFinds that: (1) Every child is unique. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6256 2009–10 |
Commercial forestry landThe Board is required to adopt forest practices rules that promote and foster a sound economic future for the forest products industry. The Board is also required to provide procedures for the voluntary development of resource... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6299 2009–10 |
Animal inspectionChanges inspection provisions for all animal health inspections. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |