Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5207 2009–10 |
Victim and witness rightsThis bill reorganizes statutes granting victims of crime or survivors of victims the right to make statements before the ISRB and the CPB. Witnesses of crime are recognized as having the right to make statements before the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5208 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5209 2009–10 |
Civil commitment witnessesA victim of a person against whom the state initiates civil commitment proceedings as a sexually violent predator may additionally apply for funds for counseling to address distress arising from participation in the civil... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5213 2009–10 |
Voter registrationModifies provisions relating to voter registration. Provides the documents a person may use to prove citizenship. Requires a person to register to vote at least thirty days before an election or primary, in order to vote at... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5216 2009–10 |
Body armor sent enhancementCreates a sentence enhancement for body armor. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5217 2009–10 |
Expenditures for art worksNo public money may be allocated for or expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities, and other halfway houses operated by the Department... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5218 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits any person civilly committed or detained as a sexually violent predator from accessing a personal computer unless access is necessary or beneficial in bringing about a positive response to a specific and certain... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5219 2009–10 |
Housing focus group/homelessEstablishes a focus group to examine the need to provide housing for individuals at risk of becoming homeless. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5220 2009–10 |
Social workerA person may not represent him or herself as a "social worker" unless the person is licensed under RCW 18.225.090 as an advanced social worker or an independent social worker, or the person has graduated with a bachelor's,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5231 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsThe juvenile court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the family court over parenting plans and residential schedules under RCW 26.09 and RCW 26.26. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5243 2009–10 |
L & I rule adoption & reviewDeclares an intent to begin with the department of labor and industries to institute a moratorium on adopting new rules and launching a thorough review of the necessity and effectiveness of the current rules. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5246 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle restorationProhibits, under certain conditions, a local government from enacting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5266 2009–10 |
Dependency and terminationAt the shelter care hearing on a dependency petition, the court must inquire into what services, including housing services or assistance, were provided to the family to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child.... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5345 2009–10 |
Renewable energyChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" organic byproducts of pulping process, wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5362 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageRequires every employer to pay each of his or her employees, who has reached the age of eighteen years, wages at a rate of not less than eight dollars and fifty-five cents per hour. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5382 2009–10 |
Mouse and rat trapsThis bill would exempt any trap used to capture old world and new world rats and mice from the definition of a body-gripping trap. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5383 2009–10 |
Wolf-hybridsIncludes wolf-hybrids in the definition of a potentially dangerous wild animal, thereby prohibiting a person from possessing or breeding wolf-hybrids. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5389 2009–10 |
Animal trappingAuthorizes the fish and wildlife commission to manage the trapping of wild animals in Washington. Requires a person to possess a department-issued Washington trapping license in order to lawfully trap wild animals in the state. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5394 2009–10 |
SR 2 route development planFour hundred thousand dollars is provided for the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct an SR 2 development plan that will identify essential improvements needed between the Port of Everett and the SR 9... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5422 2009–10 |
Land & water area liabilityThe statute is amended to: specify that limited-liability protection applies to hydroelectric project owners who allow free recreation on their lands and water areas; specify that kayaking, canoeing, and rafting are types of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5462 2009–10 |
Workers' comp benefitsSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5463 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation if the employer establishes that he or she acted in good faith and conformity with and reliance on a rule related to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5464 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance fundsLimits expenditures from industrial insurance funds. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5465 2009–10 |
Indus insur final settlementEstablishes requirements for industrial insurance final settlement agreements. Directs the department of labor and industries to develop and maintain a registry system by which it records final settlement agreements entered... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5519 2009–10 |
Competency eval & restorCreates new sections to be added to Title 10 regarding how competency evaluations are conducted and the substance of competency evaluation reports; the scope of the statutory provision regarding evaluations is narrowed to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |