All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2525 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsLimits the authority to create overlapping multi-jurisdictional public facilities districts (PFDs) to a group of at least three cities with a combined population over 160,000. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2541 2009–10 |
Forest products industryDirects the Department of Natural Resources to develop landowner conservation proposals that support forest landowners by December 31, 2011. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2593 2009–10 |
F & W dept. shellfish mgmtCreates two new enforcement mechanisms for individuals who use non-compliant shellfish gear or are found in possession of non-compliant shellfish gear while on a vessel. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2603 2009–10 |
Small businesses/complianceRequires agencies to provide small businesses with a copy of the state law or agency rule being violated and to allow a period of at least two business days for the small business to correct the violation before a fine, a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2651 2009–10 |
Port districts/job trainingAuthorizes ports to sponsor certain job training and placement programs, pre-apprenticeship training or educational programs that are operated by nonprofit entities and in existence on the effective date of this act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2657 2009–10 |
Limited liability companiesCreates a certificate of dissolution for limited liability companies to provide notice of dissolution. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2659 2009–10 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the authority to require a timber purchase report to July 1, 2014. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2681 2009–10 |
Compensation for p-t judgesAllows a part-time district court judge to receive compensation for judicial services provided in another district court. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2748 2009–10 |
Public port association duesRemoves the statutory limit for annual Washington Public Ports Association membership dues. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2925 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesRequires certain cities with hydroelectric or other electricity generating projects located in another county to provide financial compensation to that county for negative impacts resulting from such generating facilities or projects. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2962 2009–10 |
County treasurers/prop taxesAuthorizes county treasurers to, with taxpayer approval, collect taxes, assessments, fees, rates, and charges by electronic bill presentment and payment. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 3030 2009–10 |
Irrigation district adminIncreases the upper limit of the estimated cost of an irrigation district project eligible for the small works roster process from $100,000 to $300,000. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| SB 6890 2009–10 |
Health care freedom actProhibits a law or rule pertaining to health care from directly or indirectly compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 1714 2009–10 |
Association health plansDirects the Insurance Commissioner to gather information on association health plans from health carriers for a one-time report. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 1956 2009–10 |
Homeless person encampmentsGrants broad authority to religious organizations to provide shelter or housing to homeless persons on property owned or controlled by such organizations. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2443 2009–10 |
Controlled substances actSchedules, deletes, or reschedules 69 drugs, substances, or immediate precursors to bring Washington's Controlled Substances Act into conformance with the Board of Pharmacy rules and federal law. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2540 2009–10 |
Licensure of dentistsRemoves the expiration date from provisions relating to licensing dentists from other states. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2547 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesModifies the provisions regarding motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, including those related to terminations of franchises, warranty work, designated successors to franchise ownership, unfair... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2551 2009–10 |
WA vaccine associationEstablishes a nonprofit corporation to facilitate universal purchase of vaccines for children and assess health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines for certain children under the age of 19 years. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2596 2009–10 |
Child advocacy centersCreates a definition for Children's Advocacy Center within the chapter governing abuse and neglect of children. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2735 2009–10 |
Children/dependency mattersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the guardian ad litem (GAL) to notify a child in a dependency who is age 12 years or older that the child has the right to request an attorney. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2747 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsProhibits restraints of any kind on any pregnant woman or youth in a correctional or detention facility while she is in labor, during childbirth, or in postpartum recovery. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2961 2009–10 |
Tracking ephedrine, etc.Establishes new restrictions on the sale of methamphetamine precursors. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2973 2009–10 |
Resident students/militaryIncludes, in the definition of "resident student," a student who resides in Washington and is on active military duty stationed in one of nine Oregon border counties. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 3040 2009–10 |
Appraisal mgmt companiesEstablishes a licensing requirement for businesses engaged in appraisal management services, which includes bonding requirements and restrictions on owners, controlling persons, and employees of appraisal management companies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |