Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5840 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5440 2009–10 |
Naming of state ferriesClarifies that ferry vessels are transportation facilities that may be named or renamed by the Washington State Transportation Commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 26, 2010 |
| SB 5473 2009–10 |
Projects/statewide signifAllows certain additional projects to be designated as projects of statewide significance if they will provide net environmental benefit or will further commercialization of innovations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 6088 2009–10 |
Commute trip reductionTransfers current responsibilities related to commute trip reduction (CTR) programs for state agencies from the Department of General Administration to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5649 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency/buildingsAuthorizes the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program to implement grants for pilot programs providing community-wide energy efficiency upgrades. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 6033 2009–10 |
Owner-occupied foreclosureReplaces the Smart Home Ownership Program with the Prevent or Reduce Owner-Occupied Foreclosure (PROOF) Program and makes unspent funds available to the new program. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5173 2009–10 |
Honorary doctorate degreesAuthorizes the regional universities to confer honorary doctorate degrees. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5583 2009–10 |
Water bank provisionsAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to use the Trust Water Rights Program for water banking purposes statewide. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5610 2009–10 |
Driving record abstractsAllows employers, prospective employers, volunteer organizations, and agents acting on behalf of these entities, to obtain a driving record abstract so long as the abstract is obtained for employment purposes where driving is... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5642 2009–10 |
State route 164Designates State Route 164 as a highway of statewide significance. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| SB 5562 2009–10 |
Active forestry operationsIncludes the act of owning land that has a growing crop of trees in the list of activities that qualify as reasonable forest practices that do not constitute a nuisance, provided that the land is capable of supporting a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5267 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. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5989 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsSpecifies that the Utilities and Transportation Commission, in reviewing long-term financial agreements entered into by investor-owned utilities, must solely determine whether the proposed baseload generation resource complies... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 20, 2009 |
| SB 5009 2009–10 |
Experience rating accountsProvides that employers may request non-charging of unemployment benefits paid to former employees who were hired to replace employees called to federal active military service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5136 2009–10 |
Solar energy panel useProhibits homeowners' associations from impairing the ability of a homeowner to install a solar energy panel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5012 2009–10 |
Missing persons recoveryRequires the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to develop and implement an America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert plan to assist in recovering abducted children. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5130 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 20, 2009 |
| SB 6297 2007–08 |
Prosecuting atty salariesChanges elected prosecuting attorney salaries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6468 2007–08 |
Honey beekeeper taxationConcerning the taxation of honey beekeepers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5959 2007–08 |
Homeless individuals/familyCreates the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent program to assist homeless individuals and families, and individuals and families at risk of homelessness, secure and retain housing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6216 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Shoalwater Bay Tribe. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6204 2007–08 |
Water resource inventoryDivides water resource inventory area 14 into two segments, distinguished by whether the water drains into the Hood Canal or Puget Sound. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6340 2007–08 |
Water system programEstablishes the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program (WSARP) in statute. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |