Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5458 2009–10 |
Econ stimulus trans fundingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5474 2009–10 |
Research & tech devel grantsA credit is allowed against the B&O tax and the PUT for contributions made to the Washington Technology Center for research and development grants. The credit is in the amount of the contribution. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5477 2009–10 |
Grandparent visitation rightRecognizes that the recent Washington state supreme court decision in In re Parentage of C.A.M.A. reaffirmed that Washington's grandparent visitation statutes are unconstitutional. Declares an intent to bring the law in line... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5484 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningDSHS must select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally-accepted pediatric guidelines, develop a recommended schedule for administering the developmental screens, and reimburse pediatricians and family... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5486 2009–10 |
Lakes mgmt strategic planDOE must prepare a comprehensive lakes management strategic plan (strategic plan). The strategic plan must serve primarily to guide state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to private and other public entities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5490 2009–10 |
Post-retirement employmentRevises eligibility requirements for postretirement employment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5502 2009–10 |
Primary care physiciansEstablishes the Primary Care Physician Conditional Tuition Waiver Program and prescribes eligibility and repayment requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5505 2009–10 |
Renewable energyThe definition of "renewable resources" used for utility resource planning, which classifies all electricity generated by water as "renewable," replaces renewable energy definitions in the following: the Fuel Mix Disclosure... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5506 2009–10 |
Child care providersBeginning with the 2017-19 biennium, DSHS must adjust child care subsidies to make them equal to or greater than 75 percent of the actual charges of providing child care in a child care center. The Office of Financial... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5517 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionA state meat and poultry inspection program is established for Washington State that is to be at least equal to those requirements imposed under federal law. Meat food products inspected and passed under this chapter may be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5518 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5526 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundFor investments in privately-managed funds, financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the UW is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act if disclosure would reasonably be expected to result in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5527 2009–10 |
U of W publ wrks contractingAuthorizes the board of regents of the University of Washington to enter into any number of contracts with one or more persons, companies, or entities for the planning, design, renovation, erection, remodeling, demolition, or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5533 2009–10 |
Water rights adjudicationA water user or planning unit may petition Ecology to start a limited adjudication of water rights or Ecology may commence a limited adjudication on its own. The limited adjudication may be used in an area where the source of... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5535 2009–10 |
Acupuncture commissionA Washington State Acupuncture Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is established with membership appointed by the Governor. Members of the commission are appointed to four-year terms. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5538 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5545 2009–10 |
Park & open space allocationUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district, a city with a population of more than 150,000 and a county legislative authority in a county with a national park and a population of more than 500,000 and less than... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5548 2009–10 |
Pub facilities & impact feesExpands the types of public facilities eligible to receive funding derived from impact fee revenues to include transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5553 2009–10 |
Econ development/innovationAdds specific technology commercialization tasks to the Washington Technology Center's (WTC) existing responsibilities, contingent on funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |