All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2241 2009–10 |
WA's agricultural economyStates legislative intent to develop strategies to help employers obtain a legal and stable workforce, and to ensure that farm workers have fair and safe housing and working conditions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2243 2009–10 |
Water cleanup planning & impRequires the department of ecology to amend the state's water quality standards to authorize compliance schedules for discharge permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW (water pollution control) that implement a total maximum... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2244 2009–10 |
Education finance & programsEstablishes a basic education steering committee to monitor and oversee the development of a new definition of the program of basic education, including the funding formulas and systems of educator compensation, school and... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2246 2009–10 |
U of W human rights centerCreates a University of Washington center for human rights to expand opportunities for Washington residents to receive a world-class education in human rights, generate research data and expert knowledge to enhance public and... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2247 2009–10 |
Housing program reportsRequires each housing authority created under chapter 35.82 RCW (housing authorities law) and each county to provide an annual report on the use of received revenues for certain housing assistance programs to the department of... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2248 2009–10 |
Use of propane by farmersExempts 50 percent of the selling price of propane fuel used by farmers for non-highway farm activities from the sales and use tax. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2249 2009–10 |
Local govt revenue optionsExtends the annexation commencement date to January 1, 2012, in order for cities in King County to impose annexation sales and use tax. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2250 2009–10 |
Convention & tradeReduces the City of Seattle convention center tax by 1 percent beginning on January 1, 2021. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2251 2009–10 |
Schools/facility leasesProvides additional options and flexibility to school districts in the operation of their programs through the securing of necessary facilities by the use of leases and through additional funding options for school facility leases. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2252 2009–10 |
County fundingDirects revenue from the following King County taxes into a dedicated account in King County: the 2 percent car rental tax, the 0.5 percent restaurant tax, the 2 percent state shared hotel-motel tax, and 75 percent of the 1... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2253 2009–10 |
Consumer rights/in-home careRequires notification to an individual receiving in-home care services or the individual's representative stating that the individual or representative is entitled to require, at the individual's expense, that any employee of... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2255 2009–10 |
Ferry fuel tax exemptionsProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of motor vehicle and special fuel if the fuel is purchased by the Washington state ferries and the Washington state ferries is entitled to a refund or exemption under RCW 82.38.080. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2256 2009–10 |
Employee info/workers' compAddresses the handling of employee information for workers' compensation purposes. Requires a self-insurer to maintain an office within the state of Washington and a copy of all employee files. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2257 2009–10 |
Retail tobacco salesProhibits a retail establishment from selling tobacco products if a limited-service health care clinic is located within a larger retail establishment, including supermarkets, department stores, and drug stores. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2258 2009–10 |
Scrap & junk vehiclesRevises the definition of "junk vehicle" in chapter 46.79 RCW (hulk haulers and scrap processers) to exclude a vehicle that has been demolished by a licensed scrap processor. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2259 2009–10 |
Public records actProhibits a person serving a criminal sentence in a state, local, or privately operated correctional facility from inspecting or copying any nonexempt public record. Prohibits criminal justice facilities and agencies from... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2260 2009–10 |
Airport wildlife trappingAuthorizes operators of public airports, operators of private airports open to the public, and the United States department of agriculture's animal and plant health inspection service-wildlife services to remove or kill... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2262 2009–10 |
Law enforcement servicesProhibits the legislative authority of any county or any city from imposing an excise tax on the sale of real property in the unincorporated areas of the county for the county tax and in the corporate limits of the city for... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2263 2009–10 |
Sentencing grid adjustmentAdjusts sentences on the sentencing grid by twenty-five percent for certain crimes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2264 2009–10 |
Gun show firearms salesModifies regulations on the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2265 2009–10 |
Wireless devices/drivingEliminates the requirement that a violation of operating a motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device be enforced only as a secondary action. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2266 2009–10 |
Commercial salmon gearFinds that: (1) The state has a vital interest in the recovery of wild, depressed, and endangered salmon and steelhead populations, and recognizes the need to manage commercial and recreational fisheries consistent with... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2267 2009–10 |
Exempt employee bargainingProvides that limits on salary and wage increases do not apply to increases granted through certain collective bargaining agreements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2268 2009–10 |
Renewable, efficient energyAddresses renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy technologies. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2269 2009–10 |
Unemployment comp reformReforms the unemployment compensation system. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |