Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jamie Pedersen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2388 2009–10 |
Public health financingRemoves the exemption to the sales and use tax for candy. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2401 2009–10 |
Marijuana legalizationLegalizes marijuana for adults over the age of 21 years old. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2418 2009–10 |
Signature petitionsClarifies that signature petitions for initiatives and referenda are not public records until after completion of verification and canvass of signatures. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2421 2009–10 |
Third-party visitationEstablishes procedures for a nonparent to petition the court for visitation with a child under certain circumstances. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2482 2009–10 |
Legal unions/other statesProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2484 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyChanges the required notice for termination of a periodic tenancy to 30 days or more prior to the end of the period of tenancy. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2495 2009–10 |
Ballot tabulationAllows for tabulation of ballots to commence beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the Monday before the primary or election. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2635 2009–10 |
Wireless communicationsProhibits the holder of either an intermediate driver's license or an instruction permit from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2722 2009–10 |
Family law & adoption casesAuthorizes the court to order the parties to pay the fee of the guardian ad litem (GAL) in adoption cases. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2793 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships and same-sex couples in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2837 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsRequires limited service pregnancy centers to provide truthful information about their services, ensure that any reproductive health information provided is medically accurate, and maintain the privacy of and respect a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2952 2009–10 |
Mailings by legislatorsModifies mailing restrictions of legislators. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3039 2009–10 |
Truancy process costsModifies the truancy petition and other requirements that apply to schools and school districts in responding to students who have unexcused absences. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3043 2009–10 |
Access to justice accountCreates the access to justice account. Redirects funding from the judicial information system account to the access to justice account. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3183 2009–10 |
Excise taxesEnacts an excise tax equivalent to one percent that will be: (1) Reduced to one-half of a percent when the state's unemployment decreases to six and five-tenths percent for four continuous months; and (2) Eliminated when the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1776 2009–10 |
School district leviesSpecifies that the Initiative 728 and Initiative 732 funding levels are included in the levy base as approved by the voters if each were fully implemented by the Legislature in previous and subsequent years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1332 2009–10 |
Watershed mgmt partnershipsProvides that the separate legal entity created by a watershed management partnership to carry out the functions of the partnership may exercise the power of eminent domain jointly with the partnership if all the public... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 504, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1845 2009–10 |
Medical support obligationsRequires a court to order both parents to provide medical support for a child by providing health insurance coverage or cash medical support, and by providing for uninsured medical expenses. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 476, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| HB 1481 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesDirects the Puget Sound Regional Council to seek federal or private funding to develop recommendations regarding development of electric vehicle infrastructure. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1119 2009–10 |
Nonprofit institution fundsAdopts the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, which updates and expands the standards that govern the management, investment, and expenditure of funds held by charitable institutions. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1138 2009–10 |
Retail store restroom accessRequires, under certain conditions, a retail establishment with an employee restroom facility to provide customers access to that facility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1148 2009–10 |
Protection of animalsAllows a court, when issuing a domestic violence protection order, to grant the petitioner exclusive custody and control of any pet and to prohibit the respondent from interfering with the petitioner's efforts to remove the... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |