Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3176 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3184 2009–10 |
Estate taxesIncreases estate taxes. Requires fifty percent of the money deposited into the education legacy trust account to be used for grants to Washington high school graduates for either first year or first term of tuition at certain... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3190 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2 membershipProvides retirement system options to members of plan 2 who were members of the public employees' retirement system while employed by the department of corrections providing firefighting services. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3204 2009–10 |
State excise tax lawsRevises the state excise tax laws related to: (1) Minimum nexus standards; (2) Abusive tax transactions; (3) Modifying and placing a cap on the first mortgage deduction; (4) Direct seller business and occupation tax exemption;... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2429 2009–10 |
Resale of motor vehiclesExtends Washington's "lemon" disclosure law to used motor vehicle dealers. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2649 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance/RCWCorrects references to certain sections of the Employment Security Act that were amended and restructured or alphabetized in 2009. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2271 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsAllows state work forces to maintain and preserve the Washington State Department of Transportation ferry vessels and terminals if the estimated cost of the work is less than $120,000, as opposed to the current limit of $60,000. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 1212 2009–10 |
LEOFF & WSP death benefitsProvides that surviving spouses of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System continue to receive monthly industrial insurance benefits for... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 1527 2009–10 |
Boarding home medicaid ratesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to hold at least one public hearing with at least 30 days notice when it plans to implement an upward or downward adjustment to the daily Medicaid payment rate for... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1935 2009–10 |
Adult family homesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a specialty license recognizing adult family home operators who successfully complete the program at the University of Washington School of Nursing. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 530, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 2227 2009–10 |
Evergreen jobs actEstablishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 536, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1420 2009–10 |
Real estate sellersModifies the definition of "unimproved residential real property" to exclude timber land. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 505, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1959 2009–10 |
Marine container portsRequires cities with a qualifying marine container port in their jurisdiction to include a container port element in their comprehensive plans. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2331 2009–10 |
Homeless services docmnt feeIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge from $10 to $30. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1148 2009–10 |
Protection of animalsAllows a court, when issuing a domestic violence protection order, to grant the petitioner exclusive custody and control of any pet and to prohibit the respondent from interfering with the petitioner's efforts to remove the... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1553 2009–10 |
Damages claims against govtAmends procedures applicable to claims filed against local governments and the state, including requiring the claim to be presented on a standard tort claim form. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1555 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcGives the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department a lien on retainage on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2222 2009–10 |
Stormwater discharge permitsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify or reissue the industrial storm water general permit by November 1, 2009. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1362 2009–10 |
Vehicles/prostitutionAllows impoundment of vehicles used in prostitution-related offenses. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1402 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance appealsRestricts contact by employers, workers, and the Department of Labor and Industries with medical providers at specified stages after an appeal has been received in industrial insurance cases. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1793 2009–10 |
Alternative student transPlaces the Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Routes to Schools Program in statute. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1856 2009–10 |
Tenants who are victimsAllows a tenant or household member who is the victim of unlawful harassment to terminate a rental agreement with no further obligation if certain conditions are met. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1036 2009–10 |
Military justice codeApplies the Washington Code of Military Justice (WCMJ) to members of the Washington State Guard and Washington National Guard committing military offenses, whether or not they are on "duty status." | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |