Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5385 2009–10 |
Public facility designWhen a public agency determines that a major new facility should be built or renovated, a life-cycle cost analysis that includes a calculation of the embodied energy used in all building materials must be completed in the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5396 2009–10 |
Public works funds retainageReferences to retainage of funds on public works contracts entered into prior to September 1, 1992, are removed. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5397 2009–10 |
Alternative public worksThe CPARB must develop guidelines to be used by the review committee for the review and approval of design-build demonstration projects that procure operation and maintenance services. The review committee may approve up to... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5398 2009–10 |
Public works bid pricesA contracting authority representing a municipality is authorized, under the same conditions applicable to the state, to negotiate an adjustment to a bid price on a public works project. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5399 2009–10 |
Change orders/public worksFor additional work beyond the scope of the contract, the state or municipality must issue a change order within 30 days of satisfactory completion of all or a portion of the additional work. If a change order is not issued... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5429 2009–10 |
Solar electric powerExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5430 2009–10 |
Water discharge feesEcology may charge an annual fee to municipalities for domestic wastewater facility permits of up to 18 cents per month per residence or residential equivalent that is contributing to the wastewater system. Ecology is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5438 2009–10 |
Victim input re: wrk releaseWhen a victim of a crime or the victim's next of kin requests notice regarding a specific inmate, DOC must advise the requester of the possibility that part of the sentence may be served in a work release facility and on how... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5451 2009–10 |
Pipeline safety feesPermits the Utilities and Transportation Commission to set the pipeline safety fees amount each year on a date established by administrative rule. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5455 2009–10 |
Dental hygieneExpands the duties of dental hygienists. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5485 2009–10 |
Reclaimed water systemsAuthorizes water-sewer districts to develop and operate systems for water reclamation. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5518 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5524 2009–10 |
Vehicle impoundment noticesLaw enforcement must provide the telephone number to the requesting operator within six to 12 hours of an impoundment. The Department must provide the operator with the name, address, and telephone number of the owner. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5533 2009–10 |
Water rights adjudicationA water user or planning unit may petition Ecology to start a limited adjudication of water rights or Ecology may commence a limited adjudication on its own. The limited adjudication may be used in an area where the source of... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5550 2009–10 |
Mobile home park closuresTenants must be given three years notice of closure of the park, with some exceptions. The closure notice must be in substantially the same form as the example provided. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5567 2009–10 |
PUD taxes clarificationThe Public Utility District Privilege tax applies to all charges for sale of electricity including any recurring charges that are billed to consumers as a condition for receiving electricity. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5577 2009–10 |
Standard dependency formsAOC must develop standard court forms and format rules for mandatory use by parties in dependency matters. The forms must be developed by October 1, 2009, and the mandatory use requirement goes into effect January 1, 2010. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5736 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesThe exemption for new motor vehicles that use clean alternative fuels expires June 30, 2013. Clean alternative fuels means natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5766 2009–10 |
Displaced worker fundingModifies pollution control tax incentives and provides additional funding for compensation and retraining of displaced workers. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5785 2009–10 |
For hire vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5888 2009–10 |
Groundwater withdrawalsModifies provisions regarding permit exempt groundwater withdrawals. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |