All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6666 2009–10 |
Statutory constructionParties discerning legislative intent must consider the introductory comments of the prime sponsor of a piece of legislation to understand the issue to which the Legislature was responding as well as the context in which the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6668 2009–10 |
Early childhood programAn eligible child also includes a child with disabilities who qualified for funds in accordance with Part B of IDEA and any other laws relating to special education services. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6669 2009–10 |
Small business devel center(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the small business development center to give priority to expanding services for start-up businesses and authorizes use of funds for the center to provide additional services. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6670 2009–10 |
Group medical insuranceBeginning January 1, 2011, the Insurance Commissioner may recognize additional non-traditional groups for the purchase of group medical coverage, such as church congregants. A non-traditional group is defined as an employer or... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6671 2009–10 |
Freestanding emergency roomsThe Legislature recognizes that hospital networks are expanding emergency outpatient services into freestanding emergency rooms in some communities. Overdevelopment has the potential to undermine hospitals in the same service... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6672 2009–10 |
Energy independence actExpanding the Geographic Boundaries for Eligible Renewable Resources and RECs. The geographic limitation for an eligible renewable resource, other than fresh water, is expanded from the Pacific Northwest to the WECC. The same... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6676 2009–10 |
Dungeness crab licensesThe frequency by which DFW may change the vessel designated on a coastal Dungeness crab license to a vessel of comparable size is increased to once in any calendar year. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6677 2009–10 |
Oil spill contingency planRequires notification to the emergency management division within the military department of certain vessel and facility emergencies in which a discharge of oil is likely. Requires each vessel and each onshore and offshore... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6680 2009–10 |
Taxes for criminal justiceIn any county with a population of less than one million people, the county legislative authority may authorize, fix, and impose, without a vote of the people, a sales and use tax solely to provide funds for criminal justice... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6681 2009–10 |
Small employer's groupDefines the date that a health insurance provider uses to determine how many people are covered under a small employer's plan and, consequently, what rates it should charge. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6682 2009–10 |
Baseload renewable powerAllows electricity generated by a baseload renewable power facility to be counted by a qualifying utility at double the facility's electrical output if the qualifying utility develops or contracts with a baseload renewable... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6683 2009–10 |
Electronic renewal noticesEvery state agency is required to implement processes to send all renewal notices to customers via electronic means by July 1, 2012. Every state agency must allow customers to opt for a physical notice in lieu of, or in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6684 2009–10 |
Convention & trade ctr T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6685 2009–10 |
Public information/web sitesThe agenda of all regular meetings of the governing body of every public agency, special purpose district, and any municipality that owns or maintains a web site must be posted 72 hours before a meeting. The agenda of all... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6686 2009–10 |
Municipal court judgesRequires election of all municipal court judges. | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6687 2009–10 |
Trustee brds/student membersAuthorizes the board of trustees of each college district to, by majority vote, establish a sixth trustee that will be filled by a student. Includes a student on the membership of the state board for community and technical colleges. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6689 2009–10 |
Ballot title informationFor all ballot titles relating to a property tax levy, the title must state that the levy is new or a replacement and include a comparison of the financial impact from a taxing district's prior year levy, if any, and the... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6690 2009–10 |
Outdoor recreation infoIndividuals who purchase a wildlife-themed or a personalized license plate may park at a land access site managed by WDFW without having to display a permit. The cost of the permit is increased from $10 to $20 until July 1,... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6691 2009–10 |
Forest derived biomass/taxProvides tax incentives for forest-derived biomass. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6693 2009–10 |
Vehicle license fraudThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6694 2009–10 |
Residential foreclosureAt least 30 days before the notice of sale is recorded, written notice of default is to be provided to the borrower and is to include, among other required disclosures, a statement that informs the borrower that the person has... | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6695 2009–10 |
Leave sharing programThe amount of leave a state employee may receive is amended to correspond with the employee's service years. An employee with service of less than 10 years is eligible to receive up to 261 days of leave; between 10 to 19... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6697 2009–10 |
SuffocationAssault by suffocation is listed as one way by which a person commits assault in the second degree. Suffocation means to deprive a person of breath by blocking or impairing intake at the nose or mouth. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6700 2009–10 |
Naming state ferry vesselsLanguage is added to clarify that state ferries are part of the facilities the Commission may name. Language is also added to clarify that letters of support from, and resolutions passed by, tribal governments are evidence... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |