Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6077 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAn additional fee of $15 is assessed on the retail sale of each solid fuel-burning device. The revenue collected must be used by DOE for the woodstove education program. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6097 2011–12 |
Forest land compensating taxThe exception for payment of compensating tax for counties with a population greater than 600,000 is modified to include counties with a population of at least 245,000 bordering Puget Sound [Kitsap and Thurston Counties]. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6099 2011–12 |
School distr. levy electionsThe circumstances for when a school district may return to voters in the middle of a levy cycle is expanded. A district may request additional tax levies for maintenance and operation support of the district for that period... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6102 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesA first-stage burn ban may be called when fine particulate levels are predicted to reach or exceed 85 percent of the national standard for fine particulates, for 24 hours within 72 hours, instead of 35 micrograms per cubic... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6114 2011–12 |
Transportation fare paymentRequires persons traveling on public transportation to provide proof of payment for certain transportation fares. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6120 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning July 1, 2013. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6126 2011–12 |
Dental practitionersTwo new professions are created: dental practitioners and dental hygiene practitioners. To qualify for licensure by the DQAC, dental practitioners must: posses a high school education, complete a dental health aide therapist... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6130 2011–12 |
SEPA(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modernizes the functionality of the state environmental policy act. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6145 2011–12 |
Paint stewardshipNo architectural paint may be sold in Washington unless the producer or stewardship organization is implementing an approved paint stewardship program (Program) plan (Plan.) By April 1, 2014, the producer or organization must... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6147 2011–12 |
Tribes in Indian countryCreates a procedure by which the state may retrocede to the federal government criminal and/or civil jurisdiction over Indian tribes located in the State of Washington. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6148 2011–12 |
Rechargeable batteriesWithin 180 days of the effective date, manufacturers that sell easily removable, rechargeable batteries weighing 11 pounds or less, in Washington, must have their own program or participate in a qualified program for... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6165 2011–12 |
Conserv futures taxing distsAuthorizes the creation of conservation futures taxing districts within the boundaries of a county. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6166 2011–12 |
Tobacco usage progs/cig taxThe tax on cigarettes and little cigars is increased by $1.00 per pack or $.05 per cigarette or little cigar. The tax on moist snuff is increased by $0.835 per 1.2 oz. package. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6180 2011–12 |
Elections/cost reductionRevises a broad range of statutory provisions relating to the responsibilities of the Secretary of State and county auditors with respect to voter registration materials, tabulating votes, notices sent to voters, maintaining... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6185 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyHealth insurance plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section that provide coverage for maternity care or services, must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6200 2011–12 |
Stock water working groupThe Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to convene a stock water work group that includes : four members of the House, two from each of the largest political caucus; four members of the Senate, two from each of the largest... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6201 2011–12 |
Newspapers, websites/B&O taxThe definition of a newspaper is amended to permanently include the Internet version of printed newspapers and newspaper supplements. The effect of this is to tax advertising revenue from the online versions of newspapers and... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6211 2011–12 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupCreates the Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6213 2011–12 |
Domestic partnership recordsIf notified by an address confidentiality program participant, the secretary will not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of such a participant contained in the state-registered domestic partnership... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6220 2011–12 |
Undergr. utility damage actThe effective date of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act is modified to allow the following activities to occur prior to the January 1, 2013 effective date: the UTC may enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6229 2011–12 |
Sick and safe leaveProvides minimum requirements for safe and sick leave from employment. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6241 2011–12 |
Prescription drug benefitsHealth insurance coverage offered or renewed on or after January 1, 2013, that provide coverage for prescription drugs must provide a single limit on out-of-pocket expenses in all the health plans. All out-of-pocket expenses... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6245 2011–12 |
Unlawful ferry conductThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6246 2011–12 |
Categorical school programsQEC recommendations are enacted and technical and grammatical changes are made. Remediation Programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6259 2011–12 |
Prostitution restitutionRestitution is mandatory for the crimes of human trafficking, promoting prostitution in the first degree, and promoting commercial sexual abuse of minors regardless of extraordinary circumstances. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |