Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Berkey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5899 2009–10 |
B & O tax creditAuthorizes a credit against the state's business and occupation tax for businesses with 20 or fewer employees that create a new position for which a health care plan is offered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6678 2009–10 |
Aerospace industryTo the extent funding is available, creates the Aerospace Training and Coordination Institute headquartered in Snohomish county to improve the state's aerospace training, education, research and development programs. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6468 2009–10 |
Weatherization/residentialRenames the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Account to the Low-Income Weatherization and Structural Rehabilitation Assistance Account. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6696 2009–10 |
Education reformProvides authority and specifies a process for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education to implement an accountability system that recognizes successful schools and requires certain... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6724 2009–10 |
Shared leave programIncreases the number of days of shared leave an employee may receive from 261 days to 522 days, and permits employers to authorize shared leave use beyond 522 days in extraordinary circumstances. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| SB 6379 2009–10 |
Vehicles & vesselsStreamlines and reorganizes Washington's vehicle and vessel title and registration statutes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6219 2009–10 |
Certif of deposit investmentAllows funds made available by the State Treasurer for the Time Certificate of Deposit Program to be provided from either treasury surplus funds or funds held under the Local Government Investment Pool. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6261 2009–10 |
Utility services collectionsEstablishes new provisions related to delinquent charges of municipal utility services. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6459 2009–10 |
Rental property inspectionAllows local municipalities to require landlords to provide a certificate of inspection of their rental property. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6544 2009–10 |
Plat approval time limitsExtends time limitations associated with final plat submissions and the requirements governing applicable subdivisions from five to seven years. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 6591 2009–10 |
Human rights commissionRevises the duties of the Human Rights Commission in reviewing and investigating complaints alleging discrimination under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5031 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseArmories may be rented for public and private use. The Adjutant General determines the rental charge for each armory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5032 2009–10 |
Military justice codeThe WCMJ is updated to reflect changes to the UCMJ. Changes include: The WCMJ applies to military offenses committed by members of the National Guard at any time. Nonmilitary offenses committed by members of the National Guard... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5106 2009–10 |
Polytechnical collegeA county with a population between 600,000 and 750,000 persons may create a higher education investment district (district). The district is a municipal corporation, an independent taxing authority, and a taxing district. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5159 2009–10 |
Fuel excise tax refundsClaims for both motor or special fuel tax refunds from non-highway fuel users are extended to five years from the date the fuel was purchased. All such refund claims would be required to be substantiated by records at the time... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5163 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsDuring the 2009 – 2011 biennium, 100 percent of the monies appropriated for the original construction of a state agency, public school, university, or college building may be used for the original construction. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5196 2009–10 |
State-financed care/needsFinds that: (1) Through the medicaid program, state and federal government fund long-term care, mental health, and medical services for many elderly persons and people with disabilities; and (2) A significant portion of these... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5210 2009–10 |
Promotional prize advrtisingA seller is prohibited from billing or charging a person for unsolicited goods or services. This prohibition does not apply to telemarketers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5237 2009–10 |
Three-year baccalaureate degProvides that the public universities and The Evergreen State College may develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow academically qualified students to obtain a degree in three years without attending summer... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5342 2009–10 |
Parenting plansRevises provisions relating to the designation of residential time in a parenting plan. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5363 2009–10 |
Significant state highwaysDesignates certain state routes as highways of statewide significance. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | 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 5400 2009–10 |
Reverse mortgage lendingEstablishes financial requirements for certain reverse mortgage lenders. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5415 2009–10 |
Persons selling insuranceIt is clarified that the term "insurance producer" does not include licensed surplus line brokers. Changes are made conforming existing sections of law to this clarification. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5416 2009–10 |
Business continuity plansThose entities currently defined as issuers are domestic "insurers" for purposes of contingency plans for emergencies. They are allowed to adopt their own provisions for continued operation during state and local, as well as... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |