All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6891 2009–10 |
Taxpayer choice actProvides an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. Creates the taxpayer choice account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 7, 2010 |
| SB 6675 2009–10 |
Global health programCreates a Washington Global Health Technologies and Product Development Competitiveness Program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 5, 2010 |
| SB 6706 2009–10 |
Research at st. universitiesRequires the state universities to perform one or more of several commercialization functions relating to providing collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities, publicizing their commercial processes,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 5, 2010 |
| HB 2452 2009–10 |
State indebtedness/evidencesRequires the State Finance Committee (SFC) to meet no less than two times each year. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3147 2009–10 |
Equipment in data centersProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for computer data centers. The exemption expires on April 1, 2018. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3193 2009–10 |
Teacher salary bonusesReduces the bonus for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board) certified teachers teaching in high poverty schools from $5,000 to $2,500 during the 2010-11 school year. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3216 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 servicesImposes a state enhanced 911 excise tax on all interconnected voice over internet protocol service lines in the state. Increases the state and county enhanced 911 excise tax. Revises the duties of the state enhanced 911... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 3217 2009–10 |
Small business taxpayersProvides a small business taxpayer bill of rights that provides relief from unintentional mistakes regarding state tax obligations. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| SB 6343 2009–10 |
WA food policy forumEstablishes a Washington Food Policy Forum to better integrate food related policies and programs statewide. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 1096 2009–10 |
Small business/st purchasingRequires the departments of General Administration (GA), Information Services, and Transportation to develop a plan for meeting specific goals to increase the number of small businesses receiving state contracts for goods and... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2436 2009–10 |
Vehicle license fraudChanges the fines for evading taxes and fees for licensing a vehicle in another state. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2575 2009–10 |
Capital projects review brdExpands the membership on the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2658 2009–10 |
Refocusing dept. of commerceTr ansfers five programs from the Department of Commerce (Department) to other state agencies. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2680 2009–10 |
Guardianship programCreates a process for the establishment, modification, and termination of guardianships to allow children to safely exit foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2775 2009–10 |
State building code councilRequires that, in order to remain on the State Building Code Council, members representing private sector industries must maintain employment within the specific industry they represent. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2777 2009–10 |
Domestic violence provisionsMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 274, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2805 2009–10 |
Public works/off-site prefabRequires contractors and subcontractors on public works projects estimated to cost over $1 million to submit information about certain off-site prefabricated items produced outside Washington to the Department of Labor and... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2841 2009–10 |
Std health questionnaireExempts individuals from taking the standard health questionnaire if they are purchasing an individual health benefit plan because their former employer has gone out of business. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3016 2009–10 |
Child support ordersEstablishes provisions for the Department of Social and Health Services to file an action to modify or adjust child support orders in public assistance and non-assistance cases when certain conditions are met. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3076 2009–10 |
Involuntary treatment actProvides factors that the designated mental health professional and the courts should consider when determining whether a person should be detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The factors include both information and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3141 2009–10 |
Delivery of TANFMakes legislative findings regarding the link between economic self-sufficiency and completion of educational and training programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 273, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3178 2009–10 |
State govt technology useDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to work with state agencies to generate IT savings equal to the amount specified in the Omnibus Appropriations Act. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3209 2009–10 |
Managing ferry system costsModifies collective bargaining between representatives of ferry workers and the state, including eliminating the limitation that an arbitrator may only select from the final offers submitted by the parties at bargaining... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 283, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 5798 2009–10 |
Medical marijuanaExpands the list of professionals who may authorize the use of medical marijuana to physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, osteopathic physician assistants, naturopaths, and advanced registered nurse practitioners. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |