All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6637 2009–10 |
Small business tax creditThe credit against the B&O tax is increased to $40 per month. Annually, beginning in calendar year 2012, the small business credit must be increased by the consumer price index for the fiscal year that ends June 30 of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6638 2009–10 |
Workers' compensation reformMakes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6640 2009–10 |
Child support ordersDCS may file an action to modify or adjust an order of child support when public assistance is being paid for the child. The 25 percent threshold is removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6641 2009–10 |
Land conversion/developmentFor the purposes of determining Class IV forest practices, the reference to lands platted after January 1, 1960, is replaced with forest lands located on lots that are less than or equal to two and one-half acres, unless a... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6642 2009–10 |
Tracking ephedrine, etc.Regulates the nonprescription sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6643 2009–10 |
2nd-class school districtsPermits second-class districts to submit condensed compliance reports to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6644 2009–10 |
FalconryCreates two new permits allowing for the practice of falconry. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6645 2009–10 |
New businesses/B&O exemptionProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new businesses. Requires strategic contribution payments deposited in the tobacco settlement account in an amount equal to the amount necessary to offset the cost of the tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6646 2009–10 |
Job creation B&O tax creditsThe B&O tax credit eligibility requirement that employment positions increase by 15 percent is reduced to 10 percent. A new $2,000 tax credit against the B&O tax is authorized for small businesses with less than $5 million in... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6648 2009–10 |
Unfair lending & foreclosureCreates the Protect Washington Homeowners Act. Good Faith Review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6650 2009–10 |
Transportation projectsRequires the department of transportation to reconvene the expert review panel to update the work that was previously completed by the panel on the Alaskan Way viaduct and Seattle Seawall replacement project and the state... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6651 2009–10 |
SR 520 bridge & HOV projectRequires the city of Seattle to prepare a plan for addressing the impacts of the state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project on Seattle neighborhoods, parks, and institutions of higher education. Requires the... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6652 2009–10 |
Railroad activitiesThe UTC must establish rules to minimize the risk of fire resulting from rail grinding, welding, or vegetation clearing activities by railroads. A railroad may not engage in these activities without complying with the UTC rules. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6653 2009–10 |
Farmers market/property taxNonprofit public assembly halls or meeting places are permitted to retain their exemption from property taxation if used by qualifying farmers markets. All income from rental or use by qualifying farmers' markets must be used... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6654 2009–10 |
Trans and vehicle reportsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6655 2009–10 |
Running start programRunning Start students may be charged up to 33 percent of the cost of tuition by institutions of higher education, prorated based on credit load. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will establish the tuition... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6656 2009–10 |
Energy conservation servicesAllows municipalities within the electric service territories of Tacoma Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, and Puget Sound Energy to create and operate an energy conservation services utility until June 30, 2015. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6657 2009–10 |
Legislative employee ethicsExempts legislative employees from certain violations of chapter 42.52 RCW (ethics in public service). | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6659 2009–10 |
Pollution liability agencyPLIA, its duties , and the pollution liability insurance program are transferred to the Department . The D irector o f PLIA is the D irector of the D epartment or the D irector's appointed representative. The Director of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6660 2009–10 |
License renewalsProvides a grace period for license renewal to certain persons licensed to practice dentistry. Requires the dental quality assurance commission to retroactively relicense certain persons whose license was suspended or revoked. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6661 2009–10 |
Local excise taxes/countiesA special account is created in King County for purposes of: tourism promotion; youth or amateur sports activities or facilities; regional centers; performing art centers; maintaining or approving publicly owned stadiums or... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6662 2009–10 |
Home care aides curriculumRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to solicit proposals from community and technical colleges to adapt curriculum to create career tracks for incumbent home care aides. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6663 2009–10 |
Tanning facilitiesBeginning July 1, 2011, all tanning facilities in the state must annually obtain a permit to do business as a tanning facility from the local health department with jurisdiction over the location in which the tanning facility... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6664 2009–10 |
Bail for persons in custodyA person who is held in custody and alleged to have committed a felony crime against a person must appear before a judicial officer for a determination of pretrial release conditions prior to the person's release, if the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6665 2009–10 |
Initiative & ref. filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is $250. If the measure is certified by the Secretary of State for the general election ballot, the sponsor must receive a refund of $200. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |