Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1612 2009–10 |
Pregnancy prevention progsDeclares an intent to help people protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease through programs that are evidence-based, economical, and consistent with RCW 28A.300.475 (the state's healthy... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1614 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterCreates the Water Pollution Account for mitigating and preventing storm water pollution from petroleum products. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1622 2009–10 |
Voter registrationUpdates and revises the state voter registration laws. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1623 2009–10 |
Absentee ballotsRequires absentee ballots to be returned to the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1624 2009–10 |
Internet votingAllows the Secretary of State to establish a method allowing service and overseas voters to cast a ballot over the Internet. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1625 2009–10 |
For hire vehiclesFinds that taxicab, limousine, and other for hire vehicle operators are at significant risk of injury due to work-related accidents or work-related crimes that may not be covered by standard vehicle insurance policies. | Tami Green (D-28) | 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 |
| HB 1669 2009–10 |
Deposit of public fundsAuthorizes the Public Deposit Protection Commission to approve credit unions as public depositaries. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1680 2009–10 |
Health care facil employeesLimits exceptions to the prohibition on mandatory overtime for circumstances relating to prescheduled on-call time and patient care in progress. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1689 2009–10 |
Evidence-based comm custodyRequires the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to examine options and develop an evidence-based plan for community custody for adult felons. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1708 2009–10 |
Lands adjacent to Maury Is.Declares that the Legislature finds that the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve is an important native ecosystem in Washington that benefits both the aquatic habitat and species in the state. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1716 2009–10 |
Public contract living wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay employees performing work under contracts a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1720 2009–10 |
Sentencing grid adjustmentAdjusts sentences on the sentencing grid by twenty-five percent for certain crimes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1723 2009–10 |
Genetic counselorsEstablishes genetic counselors as a new health profession to be licensed by the department of health. Creates the advisory committee on genetic counseling. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1729 2009–10 |
Legislative web sitesCreates an exception to the State Ethics Law to allow internet links on official legislative websites to non-legislative websites and materials. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1731 2009–10 |
Candidate party preferenceRevises the party preference designation choices that will appear on a primary and general election ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1735 2009–10 |
Econ security/basic needsSeeks to establish a minimum wage that enables employees to provide for the basic needs of their families and, therefore, not rely on social services provided by the state and paid for by state taxpayers. Requires the... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1738 2009–10 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a program for public financing for the office of Supreme Court Justice. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1753 2009–10 |
Filing report to leg & govRequires that all reports to the Legislature and to the Governor be submitted electronically. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1754 2009–10 |
Continuity of child careMakes legislative findings and declares an intent to promote continuity of care for children in lower-income families. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1770 2009–10 |
Forensic investigationsFinds that: (1) It is in the interests of justice and public safety that the work of the state crime laboratory remains above criticism; and (2) Recent events have called into question the truth of reports from the state crime... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1779 2009–10 |
Rental car companiesDeclares that: (1) There are car rental agreements entered into between car rental companies and their customers that include fees in addition to the rental rate and taxes; and (2) It is the intent of the legislature that such... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1780 2009–10 |
Arrestee medical careContinues current practices regarding the financial responsibility for costs of medical care provided to arrestees, keeping the government unit responsible for the costs of medical care as the governmental unit that initiated... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |