Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6199 2009–10 |
Community renewal lawModifies provisions regarding the community renewal law. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6200 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6254 2009–10 |
Small wineries/taxesExcludes small wineries from: (1) Certain reporting requirements; and (2) Paying certain taxes more often than annually. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6257 2009–10 |
Water discharge feesFees must be calculated based on the state's fiscal year. In the case of a terminated permit, fees may be refunded based on the quarter the termination took place. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6258 2009–10 |
Electric rates study(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the utilities and transportation commission to study and make recommendations on developing optional time of use electric rates. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6259 2009–10 |
Craft wine and wineriesRegulates craft wineries. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6260 2009–10 |
Alcoholic beverages/paymentAddresses methods of payment for purposes of the alcohol beverage control statutes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6391 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesTermination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal of a Franchise . During a legal dispute concerning the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, a dealer's franchise is maintained. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6408 2009–10 |
Remedies/public records actIf a requester prevails against an agency in a public records act claim, the court may award all costs, including reasonable attorney fees, and may impose a fine on the responsible agency. That fine is to be deposited in the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6415 2009–10 |
Yakima Co. sup. court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judges in Yakima county. Provides that the additional judicial position becomes effective only if the county documents its approval of the position and its agreement that it will pay out... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6433 2009–10 |
Home inspector licensingExtends the time in which certain experienced home inspectors can apply for licensure without meeting instruction and training requirements to July 1, 2010, from September 1, 2009. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6434 2009–10 |
Home inspector licensing brdThe Board may approve programs of classroom instruction that may be taken by applicants to meet the licensure requirements. Approved programs must be offered in both Eastern and Western Washington. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6435 2009–10 |
Electric vehicles/chargingThe Council, by July 1, 2012, must adopt rules for new residential structures that require the installation of an appropriate electrical outlet to charge electric vehicles at areas commonly used for parking vehicles. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6436 2009–10 |
Water withdrawal limitsRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to ensure future water users have the ability to acquire sufficient water for certain authorized uses. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6437 2009–10 |
Renewable energy definitionsRevises the definition section in chapter 19.285 RCW (energy independence act). | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6438 2009–10 |
Prevailing wage rate/pub wrkRevises the definitions of "prevailing rate of wage" and "locality" for chapter 39.12 RCW (prevailing wages on public works). | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6439 2009–10 |
Outdoor wood-fired boilersRegulates the use, sale, and installation of outdoor wood-fired boilers. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6440 2009–10 |
Seller disclosure formA question is added to the disclosure statement under the section other facts. The seller must disclose if the property is located within a city, county, or district or within a department of natural resources fire protection... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6457 2009–10 |
Nuclear fuel assembliesProvides excise tax relief for nuclear fuel assemblies. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6458 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentThe state RFS for biodiesel and renewable diesel is changed from at least 2 percent of diesel annually sold to at a requirement that diesel sold must contain at least 2 percent biodiesel or renewable diesel by volume. The... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6461 2009–10 |
Firefighter limited immunityState and municipal firefighters, both paid and volunteer, are immune from civil liability under the following circumstances: (1) when engaging in firefighting efforts outside their jurisdiction; and (2) when providing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6462 2009–10 |
Firefighter duties/wildfireCreates a qualified duty requiring a firefighter to undertake fire-suppression efforts if he or she encounters a wildfire that poses a danger to human life or structures, regardless of whether the fire is outside the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6463 2009–10 |
Forest fires/property accessGives residents, landowners, and others in lawful possession and control of land the right to access their residences, forest land, and land not classified as forest land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6472 2009–10 |
CitizenshipCreates the Washington taxpayer and citizen protection act. Requires all state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in order to discourage illegal immigration. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |