Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3062 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to establish a working group on language access services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3074 2009–10 |
Premature infantsRequires the department of health to: (1) Examine and improve hospital discharge and follow-up care procedures for certain premature infants; (2) Use guidance from the centers for medicare and medicaid services' neonatal... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3161 2009–10 |
Oil windfall profitsImposes a tax on the taxable income of each petroleum business for the privilege of engaging in any business activity within this state and provides for the administration of the tax. Requires the department of general... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3176 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | 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 3212 2009–10 |
Consumer loan act/licenseesPlaces a limitation on licensees under the consumer loan act. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3213 2009–10 |
Small loans/limitationsPlaces limitations on making small loans. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | 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 2704 2009–10 |
WA main street programMoves the Washington Main Street Program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 1212 2009–10 |
LEOFF & WSP death benefitsProvides that surviving spouses of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System continue to receive monthly industrial insurance benefits for... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 1239 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsBroadens the authority of the juvenile court to hear matters relating to establishing parentage/paternity for a child when necessary to enter or modify a parenting plan for a child in a dependency action. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 526, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 2049 2009–10 |
Exempt employment practicesRequires the Director of the Department of Personnel to report to the Governor and Legislature annually on the number of classified, Washington Management Service, and exempt employees; the number of bonuses and... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 534, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1579 2009–10 |
Nonprofit legal servicesExempts from the business and occupation (B&O) tax, nonprofit organizations that primarily provide legal services to low-income individuals at no charge. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 508, 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 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 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 |
| HB 1238 2009–10 |
Juvenile case records accessPermits the Administrative Office of the Courts to maintain an electronic research copy of juvenile court records for use by the Washington State Center for Court Research. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1555 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcGives the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department a lien on retainage on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2078 2009–10 |
Developmental disabilitiesRequires a work group consisting of the Developmental Disabilities Council and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, the Department of Social and Health... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2194 2009–10 |
Offender medical placementModifies the eligibility conditions for extraordinary medical placement for an offender in the Department of Corrections. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1018 2009–10 |
Special election datesEliminates special elections held in March. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| HB 1373 2009–10 |
Children's mental healthEliminates the expiration date for increasing the annual number of office visits available to children needing outpatient mental health therapy in managed care programs and on a fee-for-service basis. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1448 2009–10 |
Tribal reservtn speed limitsProvides for tribal authorities to change speed limits on non-limited access highways within the boundaries of the tribe's reservation under certain conditions. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |