Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2603 2009–10 |
Small businesses/complianceRequires agencies to provide small businesses with a copy of the state law or agency rule being violated and to allow a period of at least two business days for the small business to correct the violation before a fine, a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 1880 2009–10 |
Ballot envelopesRemoves the requirement that mail ballot return envelopes must have a secrecy flap to conceal the voter's signature and telephone number. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 125, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1014 2009–10 |
Office of waste reductionExpands the responsibilities of the Office of Waste Reduction within the Department of Ecology to include considerations of sustainable production and toxic chemicals use reduction. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1016 2009–10 |
Capitol design committeeAdds the mayor of the City of Olympia as a member of Capitol Campus Design Advisory Committee. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1019 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1023 2009–10 |
Educational staff associatesIncreases the limit to five years of nonschool service when calculating years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1029 2009–10 |
Campaign funds & disclosureReorganizes and recodifies chapter 42.17 RCW. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1031 2009–10 |
Foster parent licensingExtends the time that a foster-family home license remains in effect after the licensed home changes its location. Requires licensees to notify their licensor before moving to a new location. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1035 2009–10 |
MilitiaMakes the Adjutant General, subject to the orders of the Governor, the Commander of the Washington National Guard. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1039 2009–10 |
CBRNE response programCreates a statewide chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) Incident Response Program (program) in two phases. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1045 2009–10 |
Residential real propertyProvides that the common law implied warranty of habitability may not be contractually disclaimed or limited and may be asserted by a purchaser subsequent to the first owner-occupant. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1069 2009–10 |
Reducing light pollutionDeclares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect the nighttime environment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1090 2009–10 |
Human remainsAuthorizes the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation to adopt rules to implement the Human Remains Program. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1098 2009–10 |
Former school empl vac leaveAllows former certified and classified school district employees to be credited for years of service for purposes of computing annual leave accrual rates when moving to state employment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1147 2009–10 |
Local option tax provisionsEliminates anti-supplanting language in several local taxes. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1151 2009–10 |
Smoking in vehicle w/ childProhibits smoking in a moving or parked motor vehicle containing passengers under the age of eighteen. Provides penalties. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1161 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesCreates a state entitlement to early intervention services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act, Part C for all eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities pursuant to... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1165 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalRequires that the producers of unwanted medicines sold in Washington create and fund product stewardship programs to collect unwanted medicines from consumers and dispose of them at hazardous waste facilities. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1180 2009–10 |
Bisphenol A useBans the manufacture and sale of containers made with bisphenol A designed to hold food and beverages used by children under the age of 3 and sports water bottles made with bisphenol A beginning July 1, 2010. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1181 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits access the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1187 2009–10 |
Solar water heater systemsRequiring the installation of solar hot water heater systems in single-family dwellings. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1198 2009–10 |
Public works bid limitsIncreases public works bid limits. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1200 2009–10 |
Public works bid pricesExpands authority to negotiate an adjustment to a bid price on a public works project to municipalities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |