Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1384 2009–10 |
Debt limit/housing fin commIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $5 billion to $7 billion. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1389 2009–10 |
Site certificate employeesAdds the operating and maintenance employees at a commercial nuclear power plant to the employees covered by interest arbitration under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1392 2009–10 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor to consider reasonable alternatives to condemnation. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1399 2009–10 |
Renewable energy system costAllows community solar projects and businesses in the light and power business to be eligible for the renewable energy investment cost-recovery incentive. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1423 2009–10 |
Com & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to include in its biennial budget request, funding to cover academic employee salary increments. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1429 2009–10 |
Care provider respite careAllows respite services to a non parent family member who takes the place of a parent, if the family member is the primary care provider and lives with a person with developmental disabilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1430 2009–10 |
Sex offender residencesRequires the Department of Corrections to consider the number of registered sex offenders currently residing within one mile of a proposed address when exercising its discretion regarding release plans for sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1431 2009–10 |
Significant state highwaysDesignates the following as routes of statewide significance: State Route 11 from Interstate 5 to 12th Street in Bellingham; State Route 529 from the Port of Everett north to Interstate 5 near Marysville; and State Route 599... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1466 2009–10 |
Student fees and chargesExempts the creation or increase of services and activities fees from the fee restrictions of Initiative 960 and from the disclosure requirements for use of public funds for lobbying. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1467 2009–10 |
U of W Snohomish cty campusDirects the University of Washington (UW) to operate a third branch campus, in Snohomish County. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1469 2009–10 |
Mercury-containing lightsEstablishes a producer-designed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1470 2009–10 |
Purple heart recipientsAuthorizes the department of licensing to issue a purple heart special license plate that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates,... | Mike Hope (R-44) | 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 1501 2009–10 |
Juvenile sentenced as adultAdds two additional factors related to the age, maturity, and criminal history of the defendant to the non-exclusive list of mitigating circumstances that a court may consider in imposing an exceptional sentence below the... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 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 1575 2009–10 |
SR 2 route development planProvides funding for a U.S. Route 2 development plan from Everett/Naval Station to the interchange at State Route 9. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1590 2009–10 |
Pub transp governing bodiesRequires that the governing body of a public transportation system owned or operated by specified categories of public entities must include a union member with full voting rights and privileges and who is appointed by the... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1599 2009–10 |
Earlier retirement benefitsProvides retirement benefits at an earlier age for members of certain retirement systems. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1600 2009–10 |
Vesting after five yearsProvides for vesting after five years of service in the defined benefit portion of certain retirement systems. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1601 2009–10 |
Retiremnt sys plan 2 membersPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), and the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plans 2 to elect continued coverage under the state's employee health... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1602 2009–10 |
Post-retirement employmentRevises eligibility requirements for postretirement employment. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1615 2009–10 |
Drug overdose preventionDeclares an intent to save lives by increasing timely medical attention to overdose victims through the establishment of limited immunity from prosecution for people who seek medical assistance in an overdose situation. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1641 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... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |