Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5777 2009–10 |
State health insurance poolDirects the Board of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) to conduct a study of sustainable funding sources for WSHIP operations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 555, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5894 2009–10 |
Utilities & trans commissionUTC may exempt a transportation service from the rate and service regulation applicable to auto transportation companies if the service does not serve an essential transportation purpose; is solely for recreation; and would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 557, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5073 2009–10 |
Consolidating accts/gen fundAbolishes and consolidates into the State General Fund the following accounts: Health Services Account, Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, Water Quality Account; Public Safety and Education Account (including the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5470 2009–10 |
Low-income senior housingExempts from sales tax meals provided to people over 62 years of age that are residents of federally-subsidized, low-income senior housing facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5963 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual has good cause and is not disqualified from benefits if continuing in employment would work an unreasonable hardship on the individual, and modifies the "quit to follow" provision. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5013 2009–10 |
County clerksThe fee for issuance of a certificate of qualification and certified copies of letters of administration, testamentary, or guardianship is raised from $2 to $5. The cap on the fee for clerk services such as processing ex parte... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5421 2009–10 |
Salmon & steelhead stampsCreates a pilot program, to be administered by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, regarding recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5042 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkRequires agencies to waive fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5346 2009–10 |
Health care admin proceduresDirects the Insurance Commissioner to designate an entity to establish streamlined and uniform procedures for payors and providers of health care. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5360 2009–10 |
Community health grant progEstablishes a community health care collaborative grant program operated by the Health Care Authority. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5368 2009–10 |
Annual property valuationRequires all counties to revalue real property annually by January 1, 2014. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5501 2009–10 |
Secure health info exchangeDirects the Administrator of the Health Care Authority to designate one or more lead organizations to coordinate the development of processes, guidelines, and standards related to patient access to and control of their health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5547 2009–10 |
Care provider respite careAllows respite services to a family member who takes the place of a parent if the family member resides with, is the primary care giver, and provides personal care in the home to an adult with developmental disabilities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5665 2009–10 |
Affordable housing entitiesAuthorizes affordable housing entities to join or create joint self-insurance programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5008 2009–10 |
Hunting licenses/militaryExempts military personnel from the firearm skills portion of hunter's education course requirements. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5180 2009–10 |
Public transit vehicle stopsAllows certain transit vehicles to stop on a roadway in an unincorporated area momentarily to receive or discharge passengers at an unmarked stop zone so long as the driver meets certain safety-related requirements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5340 2009–10 |
Tobacco product mail orderProhibits a person from shipping tobacco products, other than larger cigars above a specified weight, that are purchased by mail or through the internet (a computer, telephone, or electronic network) to anyone in Washington... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5469 2009–10 |
Intermediate vehicle licenseLimits the extension of the intermediate license restrictions for involvement in an accident to accidents involving only one motor vehicle, accidents where the intermediate drivers' license holder was cited in connection with... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 6019 2009–10 |
Employee wellness programsPermits health insurance carriers to allow a wellness discount of up to 20 percent for small employers that develop and implement a wellness program that directly improves employee wellness. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 5017 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5195 2009–10 |
Life settlements model actRequires licensing of any person who buys or brokers a life insurance policy from the owner if the owner is a resident of this state. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5233 2009–10 |
County elected officialsAuthorizes a board of county commissioners to provide offices at a location other than the county seat for certain county officials. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5305 2009–10 |
Obsolete retirement statutesTwo sections of statute governing contributions to the disability reserve fund and the death benefit fund of Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 are repealed. The statutes repealed are obsolete because death and disability... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5699 2009–10 |
Public guardianship officeAllows the Office of Public Guardianship to provide training to individuals who are likely to provide public guardianship services in the future. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5369 2009–10 |
Counseling professionsAdds certain counseling-related professions to the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |