Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5303 2011–12 |
Loans/consumer loan actUnder the Consumer Loan Act, it is clarified that the exemption regarding loans made primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes does not apply to loans that are secured by a lien on the borrower's primary... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5314 2011–12 |
Personal informationThe personal information in any file maintained for a child who is receiving child care or early learning services is exempt from public inspection and copying under the PRA. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5324 2011–12 |
Employment trainingThe expiration date of the Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training Program is repealed. Additionally, RCW 28B.67.020 is reenacted in order to correct a 2009 amendment that neglected to recognized the expiration date. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5325 2011–12 |
Trade promotionAll port districts are to engage in trade promotion programs including, but not limited to, support for international trade fairs (Trade Fair). The name of the State Trade Fair Fund is changed to the International Trade Fair... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5332 2011–12 |
Indians/civil jurisdictionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5339 2011–12 |
Gas and electrical companiesRequiring the Counsel for the Environment to Participate in WUTC Proceedings. In addition to its duties before EFSEC, the Counsel for the Environment must represent the public's interest in protecting the environment in all... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5348 2011–12 |
Prepaid wireless telecom/taxExempting Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service from E-911 Excise Taxes. Beginning on October 1, 2011, county and state E-911 excise taxes no longer apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications service. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5361 2011–12 |
Associate development orgsThe Department is required to provide export assistance training to ADOs. This training must include, but not be limited to, training in the fundamentals of export assistance; and information regarding the public and private... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5362 2011–12 |
PUD's low-income customersAuthorizes public utility districts to request voluntary contributions to help low-income customers pay their water and sewer bills. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5368 2011–12 |
Collective bargainingJuvenile Detention Employees . The binding interest arbitration provisions of the PECBA are extended to certain juvenile detention employees. These employees must be employed by a juvenile detention division created pursuant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5373 2011–12 |
Fire suppression effortsProperty owners of unprotected lands are encouraged to form or annex into a fire protection jurisdiction or enter into an agreement with a fire protection service agency or agencies for firefighting services. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5380 2011–12 |
Tobacco productsSales of Flavored, Scented, or Capsular Smokeless Tobacco. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5422 2011–12 |
Amateur sports/taxationThe term amusement and recreation services is modified to include entry fee and league fee charges (1) to participate in a team sport or join a club related to an amusement and recreation activity; (2) for the privilege of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5424 2011–12 |
Integrated resource plansRequiring IRPs to Consider Public Policies on Energy. When determining the lowest reasonable cost for resources identified in its IRP, a utility must consider state and federal policies regarding energy, among other factors. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5431 2011–12 |
Null generation electricityDefining Null Generation for Fuel Mix Reports and the EPS. The term null generation means electricity generated from renewable resources that is separated from its renewable attributes by the use of renewable energy credits or... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5432 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesPersons may not burn wood in solid fuel burning devices when a second stage of impaired air quality has been determined by Ecology or a local air authority in a fine particulate nonattainment area. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5433 2011–12 |
Manu/mobile home communitiesEstablishes additional duties for landlords under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5434 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAuthorizes the provision of additional compensation to academic employees at community and technical colleges with regard to collective bargaining. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5439 2011–12 |
Oil spillsSpecifies the types of damages a person may be liable for in a civil action to recover damages for an unlawful oil spill. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5440 2011–12 |
Electric vehiclesProhibiting the WUTC From Regulating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5441 2011–12 |
County utility tax optionA county may impose an excise tax on a utility for the privilege of engaging in business as a utility. The county may seek voter approval to impose this tax, but is not required to do so. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5456 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5491 2011–12 |
Boundary review boardsBoards may modify a proposal by adding territory that would increase the total area of a proposal. However, Boards may not modify a proposal by adding an amount of territory to proposed city or town annexations that... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5507 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAs part of its biennial budget, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to cover the projected state-funded costs of increments for the community and technical college... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5510 2011–12 |
Null powerDefining Null Power for Fuel Mix Reports and the EPS. The term null power means energy, capacity, reliability, and other electrical power service attributes, that are associated with the generation of electricity from a... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |