Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1339 2009–10 |
Employer contribution ratesMakes corrections to two statutory references in the Employment Security Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1355 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progCreates the Opportunity Internship Program (Program) to provide incentives for local consortia to build educational and employment pipelines for low income high school students in high demand occupations in targeted industries. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1415 2009–10 |
Wine at legislative gift ctrAllows the Legislative Gift Center to sell wine produced in Washington to persons 21 years of age or older for off-premises consumption. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1596 2009–10 |
Woman's right to breastfeedDeclares that the right of a mother to breastfeed her child in public places is a civil right protected under the state's law against discrimination. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1195 2009–10 |
Undisputed claims paymentRequires issuance of change orders to public works contracts on the dollar amount not in dispute within 30 days of satisfactory completion of the work. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1053 2009–10 |
Raffle ticket price increaseRaises the maximum price of a raffle ticket from $25 to $100. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 21, 2009 |
| HB 1730 2009–10 |
Regulatory assistance officeProvides additional specificity for services provided by the Office of Regulatory Assistance and clarifies expectations for permitting agencies and project proponents seeking assistance with the permitting process. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1997 2009–10 |
Puget Sound science researchLimits expenditures from the Puget Sound Scientific Research Account to research programs and projects selected by a process developed and overseen by the Puget Sound Science Panel. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1030 2009–10 |
Special commitment centerExempts certain records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments of emergency and escape plans at the Special Commitment Center from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1196 2009–10 |
Small works roster projectsIncreases the small works roster limit to $300,000. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1197 2009–10 |
Alternative public worksRequires the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to develop guidelines for the review and approval of design-build demonstration projects that include operations and maintenance services. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1338 2009–10 |
Good cause for late filingProvides that the Employment Security Department must disregard certain delinquent payments and may disregard others when determining whether an employer is qualified to have its unemployment insurance tax rates based on... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1034 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseUpdates and clarifies the discretionary rental of state-owned armories. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1049 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefExpands the definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs to include current members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1741 2007–08 |
Oral history programTransfers the responsibility for conducting oral histories of current and former members and staff of the Legislature to the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 222, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2624 2007–08 |
Human remainsEstablishes statutory guidelines and procedures for inadvertent discoveries of skeletal human remains. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2647 2007–08 |
Children's safe productsProhibits manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use, a children's product or product component that contains a certain... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2679 2007–08 |
Students in foster careDirects the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to designate a foster care program supervisor to perform specified duties, if funds are provided. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2844 2007–08 |
Urban forestryProvides a mechanism to encourage local governments to develop and implement management plans and ordinances related to urban forestry. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2963 2007–08 |
WSU collective bargainingMakes the public employees' collective bargaining law applicable to graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants at Washington State University. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3375 2007–08 |
Catastrophic flood reliefAppropriates $50 million in state general obligation bonds to the Office of Financial Management (OFM), working with and through other state agencies, the Chehalis Basin Flood Control Authority, and other local governments, to... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2564 2007–08 |
Drivers' edu curriculumAdds bicycle and pedestrian safety to the list of items that must be part of the driver training curriculums developed by the Department of Licensing and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| HB 2666 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceAdopts model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners related to long-term care insurance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| HB 2668 2007–08 |
Long-term care programsExpands services to seniors needing assistance with long-term care to include family caregiver support and respite, aging and disability resource centers, a falls prevention program, behavior support and training, assistance... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |