All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2562 2009–10 |
State-owned aquatic landsEstablishes a new lease rate for water dependent industrial lessees of state-owned aquatic lands that is based on market value as opposed to a percentage of the value of adjacent upland properties. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2563 2009–10 |
Port districts/shelterAuthorizes port districts to provide funding, property, and other port resources to assist local governmental or nonprofit entities in the development and maintenance of shelter or housing for homeless or low-income persons. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2565 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle impound holdRequires that the vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol be impounded for 12 hours, unless the operator is not the registered owner, in which case the vehicle may be released... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2566 2009–10 |
Housing impact fees/exempDeletes a provision obligating local governments to pay impact fees from qualifying public funds upon exempting low-income housing from impact fee requirements. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2567 2009–10 |
Zoos & aquariums/excise taxExempts metropolitan park districts and nonprofit organizations that operate publicly-owned, accredited zoos from the business and occupation tax. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2568 2009–10 |
Public works board projectsModifies the legislative authorization for project loans recommended by the public works board by eliminating specific requirements related to the Omak and Snohomish sanitary sewer project. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2569 2009–10 |
Outdoor recreation infoAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to collect information relating to outdoor recreational access on a page of its website that is only accessible to license holders. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2570 2009–10 |
Initiative & referendumRequires the prime sponsor or sponsors of a proposed initiative or referendum (prime sponsor) to take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2571 2009–10 |
Definition of predatoryModifies the definition of "predatory" for the purposes of sex offender sentencing to include perpetrators who are teachers, counselors, volunteers, or other persons in authority in home-based instruction. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2572 2009–10 |
Definition of threatRevises the definition of "threat" as it is used in the Washington criminal code (Title 9A RCW). | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2573 2009–10 |
Regional transit facilitiesAdds regional transit authority facilities to the list of essential public facilities delineated under the Growth Management Act. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2574 2009–10 |
Annexations by citiesSpecifies that territory that is annexed by a city within the boundaries of a regional transit authority (RTA) is simultaneously included within the RTA on the effective date of the annexation. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2577 2009–10 |
Community facilities distr'sAuthorizes the establishment of community facilities districts and sets out requirements and authorities related to their formation, governance, powers, and finances. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2578 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesRequires additional information on a ballot proposition for a levy that is subject to voter approval under RCW 84.55.050 (election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy). | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2579 2009–10 |
Ballot measure signaturesProvides a mechanism for the revocation of a signature on a petition for a proposed ballot measure. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2581 2009–10 |
B & O tax credit/employmentAllows a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2582 2009–10 |
Agency web sites/pub recordsAllows public agencies to respond to a public records request by providing an Internet address providing the location of the requested records. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2583 2009–10 |
Pub record request violationEstablishes a procedure for the requester of a public record and an agency to confer on disputes prior to filing court action. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2584 2009–10 |
Comm & tech college facultyRequires that nontenured faculty members whose contracts are not renewed be provided with the reasons for the nonrenewal and a process to challenge the nonrenewal. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2586 2009–10 |
Kindergarten outreachPermits the State Board of Education to utilize the waiver process to count kindergarten outreach for up to 5 percent of the required instructional hours for kindergarten students. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2587 2009–10 |
House-to-house salesRequires peddlers and vendors of books, periodicals, or newspapers who sell house-to-house to only sell or offer to sell goods during certain hours. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2588 2009–10 |
Local electric cartsDefines and regulates local electric carts. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2589 2009–10 |
Wastewater systems designersModifies the on-site wastewater treatment systems designer licensing provisions related to unprofessional conduct, experience and education requirements, and renewals. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2590 2009–10 |
System benefits chrg/energyAllows electric and natural gas utilities to collect a monthly system benefits charge from customers to fund the development of sustainable energy resources and smart energy technologies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2591 2009–10 |
Water right permitsCreates a Water Rights Processing and Dam Safety Account for the processing of water right applications and change applications, and the safety inspection of hydraulic works and plans and specifications. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |