Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Rockefeller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6307 2009–10 |
Nonprofit orgs/property taxExempts from taxation real property owned by a nonprofit organization that is leased to another nonprofit organization. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6336 2009–10 |
Biodiesel for ferry fuelRequires the Washington state ferries to issue a request for proposals when seeking to purchase ferry fuel in order to best determine the true cost to the department of transportation of using a biodiesel blend versus diesel fuel. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6347 2009–10 |
Seawater desalinationThe Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) must establish and convene a work group to study seawater desalination. The work group consists of the Departments of Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Fish and Wildlife, and the PSP.... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6357 2009–10 |
Academic credit/experiencesTasks the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), in consultation with numerous other persons and entities, with developing policies for awarding academic credit for learning from work and military... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6358 2009–10 |
Tuition surchargesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6421 2009–10 |
Commerce dept duties/energyThe Legislature declares that the state energy strategy goals are to: increase competitiveness and economic security by reducing fossil fuel imports; develop a clean energy economy and jobs through business and workforce... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6458 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentThe state RFS for biodiesel and renewable diesel is changed from at least 2 percent of diesel annually sold to at a requirement that diesel sold must contain at least 2 percent biodiesel or renewable diesel by volume. The... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6465 2009–10 |
State-owned safety rest areaTo the extent permitted under federal law, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may enter into leases with private businesses to allow commercial activity at safety rest areas. The commercial activity can... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6471 2009–10 |
Energy facil site eval councCommercially operated nuclear power facilities of any size and biofuel refineries capable of processing more than 25,000 barrels per day are added to EFSEC's siting jurisdiction. Moving EFSEC from the Department of Commerce to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6488 2009–10 |
School leviesFor calendar years 2011 through 2013, districts are allowed to raise levy lids to 36 percent. During calendar years 2011 through 2013, school districts where voters have authorized a multi-year levy are allowed to seek voter... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6489 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency codeEnergy efficiency standards are established for televisions with screens of 1,400 square inches or smaller. Televisions manufactured beginning in 2011 must meet energy efficiency standards in California regulations promulgated... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6494 2009–10 |
St. board of health/schoolsThe Legislature commends the Board for its commitment to promoting healthy learning environments for students in schools, and is committed to the health and safety of Washington's school children. In addition, the intent of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6502 2009–10 |
School district levy baseFor levy collections through calendar year 2017, a district's levy base must include: the difference between the allocation rate the district would have received in the prior school year using the I-728 base and the allocation... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6507 2009–10 |
WA main street programTransfers the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce pertaining to the Washington main street program to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6511 2009–10 |
Gang activity at schoolsEach school district board of directors must enact antigang policy and associated procedures, or modify an existing policy, by September 1, 2011. The antigang policy must include prohibitions on criminal street gang and hate... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6512 2009–10 |
School safety zonesSchool safety zones are those areas within a 1,000 foot radius of any public school facility while that facility is being used by students or school staff, and all school properties at all times. | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6576 2009–10 |
Dues & fees B&O tx deductionLimits the business and occupation tax deduction for dues and fees to certain nonprofit organizations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6579 2009–10 |
State information systemsCreates an Information Systems Improvement Committee to develop recommendations for improving information technology (IT) and systems across state and local governments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6595 2009–10 |
Community empowerment zonesCommerce is authorized to accept applications from local governments to designate additional geographic areas as a CEZs if the application is made by a county which already contains a CEZ. The area the county seeks to have... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6598 2009–10 |
LEED standards/tax creditsFor building projects undertaken in either the rural county, high technology research and development, agricultural products and cold storage, biotechnical manufacture or community empowerment zone tax deferral programs, a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6599 2009–10 |
High perfrmnce building stdsIn order to qualify in either the rural county, high technology research and development, agricultural products and cold storage, biotechnical manufacture or community empowerment zone tax deferral programs, new buildings or... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6617 2009–10 |
Property tax paymentsAuthorizes the waiver of interest and penalties for delinquencies on the second half of property taxes due and payable by the county treasurer under certain circumstances. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6635 2009–10 |
Appraisal of green buildingsAppraisers of residential or commercial green buildings must successfully complete a state-accredited course on the appraisal of green buildings. A green building is defined as a residential or commercial structure that has... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6656 2009–10 |
Energy conservation servicesAllows municipalities within the electric service territories of Tacoma Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, and Puget Sound Energy to create and operate an energy conservation services utility until June 30, 2015. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6659 2009–10 |
Pollution liability agencyPLIA, its duties , and the pollution liability insurance program are transferred to the Department . The D irector o f PLIA is the D irector of the D epartment or the D irector's appointed representative. The Director of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |