All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5054 2009–10 |
Noncharter code citiesIf initiated by a resolution of the legislative body, the proposal may also be submitted to the voters at a special election held prior to the next general election if such special election is called for in the resolution. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5057 2009–10 |
Property valuation increasesDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by limiting valuation increases until ownership of the property changes. Provides a contingent effective date. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5058 2009–10 |
Pilot vessel amnesty programDNR must develop and administer a pilot vessel amnesty disposal program (amnesty program). | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5059 2009–10 |
Hearing examiner feesClarifies provisions relating to hearing examiner fees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5061 2009–10 |
Washington park arboretumSets goals for the Washington Park Arboretum. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5062 2009–10 |
Wildlife viewingDFW must carry out a watchable raffle pilot project (pilot project) until December 2011. Under the pilot project, DFW must select raffle winners from the pool of decal holders. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5063 2009–10 |
Pet remains burialPet remains may be buried in the same cemetery as the pet owner's remains. The pet owner must submit written authorization to a cemetery authority, which expresses that person's intention to be buried with his or her pet remains. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5064 2009–10 |
Rocky mountn ecosystem mgmtRequires the department of fish and wildlife: (1) To participate with wildlife management agencies and conservation organizations in other states and provinces, comprising the Canadian Rocky mountains ecoregional area, in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5065 2009–10 |
Prosecuting attorneysThe office of county prosecuting attorney is non-partisan. No person may hold both a nonpartisan and partisan elective office at the same time. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5066 2009–10 |
State ornithologistRequires the director of the department of fish and wildlife to appoint a Washington state ornithologist. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5067 2009–10 |
Hunter access to propertyDFW may furnish money, material, or labor pursuant to agreements with landowners or lessees for the use of property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation where such agreements provide for public access to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5068 2009–10 |
Airline passenger rightsFinds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly. Declares that the legislature is committed to airline passenger policies that put the safety of all passengers first and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5069 2009–10 |
Recreational liabilityLimited liability protection under the statute is expanded to include landowners who: receive funds and allow recreational use pursuant to a written agreement with a federal, state, or local government; or charge for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5070 2009–10 |
Invasive species threatsDirects the Council to collect and distribute invasive species-related information. The Council must take several actions implementing elements of its 2008 strategic plan relating to statewide coordination and invasive... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5072 2009–10 |
Public serv cmpny benefitsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5075 2009–10 |
Econ revitalization boardThe requirement that applicants for CERB funds demonstrate convincing evidence that the median hourly wage of the private sector jobs created after the project is completed will exceed the countywide median hourly wage is eliminated. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5076 2009–10 |
Grain commissionThe Grain Commission is formed to include producers of wheat and barley. On the effective date of the bill, the authority to have a separate wheat commission and a separate barley commission expire, and the new grain... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5077 2009–10 |
Black college fund projectThe Historically Black College Fund Pilot Project is created. Up to 100 students may use their state-funded need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5078 2009–10 |
U of Wash building feesThe University of Washington is authorized to establish its own building fee. The fee is determined annually. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5079 2009–10 |
Official Nordic museumThe Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle is designated as the official Nordic Museum of Washington State. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5080 2009–10 |
Leave of absence/peace corpsRequires school district boards of directors to grant a leave of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps if certain... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5081 2009–10 |
Disability license platesThe limit is increased on the number of vehicles eligible for special plates. In addition to a placard, persons who qualify for special parking privileges are entitled to receive special license plates for up to two vehicles... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5082 2009–10 |
Nonpartisan judicial commCreates the nonpartisan judicial commission to, in the event of a vacancy in the supreme court or court of appeals, nominate and submit to the governor three names of people qualified to fill the vacancy. Provides a contingent... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5083 2009–10 |
Historical park tx incentiveRecognizes that the national historic reserves and national historical parks located in Washington state are important cultural and recreational assets for our citizens. Declares an intent to encourage the continued... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |