All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2199 2009–10 |
Shifts in shoreline locationAuthorizes local governments to grant relief from shoreline master program standards and use regulations adopted under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) that apply within an urban growth area (UGA) if specified requirements are met. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5166 2009–10 |
Failure to pay child supportRestructures for clarity the statute governing procedures for suspending a person's driver's license and other licenses if the person fails to pay child support. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5229 2009–10 |
Legislative youth adv councAllows the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (Council) to solicit grants and donations from private sources. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5248 2009–10 |
Military childrenEnacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact) with certain amendments. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5252 2009–10 |
Correctional facil meds mgmtRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to convene a jail medication management workgroup to develop a model policy regarding the management of medications in jails; a final model policy shall... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5391 2009–10 |
Tatooing/body art & piercingRequires a person who practices body art, body piercing, or tattooing to be licensed. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5649 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency/buildingsAuthorizes the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program to implement grants for pilot programs providing community-wide energy efficiency upgrades. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5718 2009–10 |
Sexually violent predatorsDefines the prosecuting agency and which agency has the authority to file a petition for the commitment of a sexually violent predator is clarified. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 6033 2009–10 |
Owner-occupied foreclosureReplaces the Smart Home Ownership Program with the Prevent or Reduce Owner-Occupied Foreclosure (PROOF) Program and makes unspent funds available to the new program. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, 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 |
| HB 1087 2009–10 |
Minority & women's businessRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to develop, in consultation with the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, a strategic plan to improve the effectiveness of assistance to small minority and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1137 2009–10 |
Christmas tree protectionsRemoves the provision that allows a victim of Christmas tree theft to only recover up to $3 in damages. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1208 2009–10 |
Property tax administrationAuthorizes a county treasurer to begin collection of specified taxes and assessments once the treasurer completes the yearly tax roll. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1215 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesExtends the application of the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act (Act) and bases for claims under the Act. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1225 2009–10 |
Trans systems/fuel tx effectClarifies that all publicly-owned and operated urban passenger transportation systems are exempt from the special fuel tax. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1395 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentClarifies and makes consistent various terms related to "high demand." | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1484 2009–10 |
Habitat open spaceExpands the riparian open space program to include the acquisition of forest lands containing critical habitat for threatened or endangered species. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1516 2009–10 |
Dungeness crab fishery gearDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a crab pot removal permit as part of a Coastal Commercial Dungeness Crab Pot Removal Program (Program). | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1517 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteRestores the right to vote provisionally to persons convicted of a felony in a Washington State Court when he or she ceases to be in the custody of the Department of Corrections. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1835 2009–10 |
Respectful language/statutesDirects the Code Reviser to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in statutes, memorials, and resolutions. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 2160 2009–10 |
Wellness incentivesPermits health carriers to offer a wellness program that complies with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 2287 2009–10 |
State agency paper useRequires each state agency, by July 1, 2010, to implement a paper conservation and recycling program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5040 2009–10 |
Gambling under age 18Makes underage gambling a civil infraction and provides that winnings must be forfeited. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5042 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkRequires agencies to waive fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5056 2009–10 |
Violent injury reportingRequires hospitals to report information, and certain emergency responders to provide information on request, to law enforcement authorities about patients who are treated for certain wounds and injuries. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |