Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Ericks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1485 2009–10 |
Medical & mobility equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1493 2009–10 |
Prescription drug marketingProhibits health care providers, including pharmacists and pharmacies, health carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, or the business associates, subsidiaries, or the affiliates of these entities from sharing, selling, or using... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1496 2009–10 |
Interoperability exec commClarifies and expands the membership of the State Interoperability Executive Committee . | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1523 2009–10 |
Prop tax val proof burdenClarifies provisions regarding the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1525 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationModifies the Community Revitalization Financing Act to allow a city, town, or county to impose a 25 year sales and use tax credit against the state sales and use tax. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1528 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsProhibits an employer from requiring an employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, respond to, or participate in any communication relating to political or religious matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1585 2009–10 |
Internet protocol servicesProhibits the regulation of voice-over Internet Protocol and other Internet Protocol-enabled services by state or local governments. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1606 2009–10 |
Unlawful transit conductRegulates conduct while on or in a transit vehicle. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1610 2009–10 |
Biomass energyCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for biomass energy powered generation facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1650 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkWaives penalties for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1651 2009–10 |
Comm econ revitalization brdIncreases the state contribution for Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) competitive projects by $3.4 million per year for a state total of $10.9 million per year. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1667 2009–10 |
City-county assistance acctsMakes changes to the City-County Assistance Account. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1689 2009–10 |
Evidence-based comm custodyRequires the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to examine options and develop an evidence-based plan for community custody for adult felons. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1724 2009–10 |
1st degree child assaultEstablishes the Eryk Woodruff public safety act of 2009. Increases the punishment for assault of a child in the first degree. Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1728 2009–10 |
Joint oper agencies & PUD'sAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency and the commission of a public utility district to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or obligations by either check or warrant. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1729 2009–10 |
Legislative web sitesCreates an exception to the State Ethics Law to allow internet links on official legislative websites to non-legislative websites and materials. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1732 2009–10 |
Ignition interlock accountChanges the Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account from an appropriated account to a nonappropriated account. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1744 2009–10 |
Parks and capital projectsAllows, until June 30, 2012, proceeds from a locally-imposed real estate excise tax (REET) to be used for park maintenance and operation expenditures. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1767 2009–10 |
Electr methods/revenue deptRequires the use of electronic methods for taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1893 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington Voluntary Retirement Account Program (Program), requiring private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1911 2009–10 |
Solar energy wholesalersExtends tax incentives to businesses that manufacture or sell at wholesale certain solar energy materials. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1971 2009–10 |
School district treasurersAuthorizes boards of Educational Service Districts (ESDs) and school districts with 10,000 or more students and in counties with one million or more people to designate a District Treasurer to act with the same powers and... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2029 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 serviceRemoves state and county enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |