Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6308 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits a sexually violent predator who is committed or detained from possessing or accessing a computer if the treatment plan states that it would be harmful to a phase or course of treatment. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6349 2009–10 |
Farm internship programRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a farm internship pilot project in San Juan and Skagit Counties. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 160, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6578 2009–10 |
Multiagency permitting teamsDirects the Office of Regulatory Assistance to develop an optional multiagency permitting team for coordinated permitting and regulatory decision making. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 5704 2009–10 |
Flood district creationEstablishes new composition, appointment, and election provisions for the governing bodies of flood control districts that have territory in three or more counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6634 2009–10 |
Dairy nutrient mgmt recordsAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture to impose a civil penalty on a dairy producer of up to $5,000 for failure to comply with nutrient management recordkeeping requirements. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5114 2009–10 |
Water rights relinquishmentThe bill removes the existing language in the forfeiture statute that provides for a loss of "some portion thereof" of a water right for non-use and provides that an owner of a water right does not relinquish that person's... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5198 2009–10 |
Public utility tax creditsCreating a Cost-Recovery Incentive Program for Solar Hot Water Heaters . Starting July 1, 2009, an electric or gas utility may provide a rebate to its retail customers for the costs of installing solar water heating systems in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5212 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationProcedures are created to address changes in a custody decree or parenting plan when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation because of the parent's military duties. The effects of a parent's "military... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5308 2009–10 |
Higher education annuitiesAuthorizes the higher education coordinating board to offer higher education annuities and retirement income plans, subject to the following: The board is prohibited from offering or funding a purchased annuity or retirement... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5313 2009–10 |
Military service creditAddresses interruptive military service credit in certain retirement system plans. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5345 2009–10 |
Renewable energyChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" organic byproducts of pulping process, wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5370 2009–10 |
Electronic records approvalAllows the electronic approval of certain documents related to deceased persons. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5371 2009–10 |
Parent-taught driver's eduAuthorizes the director of the department of licensing to: (1) Review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home; and (2) Charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5387 2009–10 |
Traffic signals/motorcyclesFinds that: (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington to provide for the safe and efficient use of public roads and highways by all types of vehicles that are authorized to use these roads and highways; (2) Many existing... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5425 2009–10 |
Property tax revaluationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5491 2009–10 |
State health care authorityDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA) to develop a plan for reducing the cost of K-12 health benefits. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5496 2009–10 |
DOT rail line agreementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5515 2009–10 |
School employee benefitsSchool districts are authorized to offer health reimbursement arrangements and health savings accounts as part of their basic benefits. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5631 2009–10 |
Absentee ballotsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5652 2009–10 |
Motorcycle toll ratesRequires a reduction in toll rates charged to motorcycles. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5769 2009–10 |
International servicesThe credit applies only to qualified employment positions that represent an increase over the prior calendar year. The credit is available in the calendar year immediately after the calendar year in which the increase occurred. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| 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 5852 2009–10 |
Health care assistantsIn addition to those tasks currently permitted, health care assistants may administer certain over-the-counter and prescribed medications by a variety of methods. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |