Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5817 2009–10 |
Farm & ag lands valuationThere is inserted a definition of commercial agricultural purposes into the statute. It includes the commercial raising; harvesting; feeding; breeding; managing; selling; care; or training of a farm product as defined in RCW... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5829 2009–10 |
Family counseling pilot projDirects the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who complete a family preparation course. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5871 2009–10 |
Prescribed power wheelchairsProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of power wheelchairs and the related accessories and services as prescribed by a person licensed under the laws of this state to prescribe such equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5943 2009–10 |
Child welfare servicesDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to implement performance-based contracts for the delivery of child welfare services in two demonstration sites beginning January 1, 2011. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5956 2009–10 |
Animal ID systemVoluntary participation in any state or national animal identification program must be obtained with informed written consent. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6010 2009–10 |
Green source of wood fiberGreen source of wood fiber is defined to mean a Washington forest product produced in compliance with forest practices rules. It does not include any wood from a forest land owner who has been found to have committed an... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6030 2009–10 |
Fully contained communitiesModifies requirements for approval of a new fully contained community in a county planning under the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6031 2009–10 |
Family & children's servicesCreates the department of family and children's services. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services pertaining to children and family services to the department of family and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6039 2009–10 |
Juvenile offenders/treatmentA juvenile offender disposition alternative, Option E – Sentence for Treatment (SFT) is created. When a juvenile offender is subject to a disposition of more than 15 weeks and is not deemed to require confinement in a close... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6040 2009–10 |
I-5/Columbia River projectAuthorizes the use of state transportation funds for the I-5/Columbia river crossing/Vancouver project only if Clark county residents approve a ballot measure that supports certain related projects and purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6050 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans' vehiclesProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of any vehicle to a qualifying disabled veteran or surviving spouse. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6057 2009–10 |
New businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for a new business. Expires July 1, 2013. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6115 2009–10 |
Sex offendersEnhances penalties for and monitoring of sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6153 2009–10 |
Tax credit/dev disabilitiesReplaces the tax credit for the motion picture competitiveness program with a tax credit for the program for supported employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6154 2009–10 |
Basic health planRequires the administrator of the Washington basic health plan to: (1) Establish a waiting period that subsidized enrollee applicants must complete without private insurance before enrolling in the program under chapter 70.47... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6155 2009–10 |
General assistanceRevises provisions relating to general assistance. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6156 2009–10 |
Higher ed funding & accessProvides economically responsible solutions for higher education funding and access by: (1) Establishing a surcharge that results in students at institutions of higher education paying the equivalent of the full cost of... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6200 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6201 2009–10 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenRevises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6226 2009–10 |
Truancy petition complianceModifies compliance requirements with regard to truancy petitions. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6302 2009–10 |
Light rail/I-90 bridgeProhibits a light rail system or any other rail fixed guideway system from being constructed or operated on the Interstate 90 floating bridge. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6314 2009–10 |
Special detention facilitiesRequires a city or county to establish an objective classification system to determine those persons eligible for a special detention facility. Authorizes a city or county to establish and maintain alternative supervision or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6316 2009–10 |
Law enforcemnt & correctionsRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to implement procedures, as part of the city and county jail booking and reporting system, to automatically notify the Department of Corrections (DOC) of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6323 2009–10 |
Service of protection ordersBefore the court issues an ex parte domestic violence protection order, it must determine from the sworn testimony of the petitioner whether the respondent is a vulnerable adult. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |