Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6156 2009–10 |
Higher ed funding & accessProvides economically responsible solutions for higher education funding and access by: (1) Establishing a surcharge that results in students at institutions of higher education paying the equivalent of the full cost of... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6199 2009–10 |
Community renewal lawModifies provisions regarding the community renewal law. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6200 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6201 2009–10 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenRevises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6230 2009–10 |
DNA sample collection costsAddresses collection costs of DNA samples. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6234 2009–10 |
Sea urchins and cucumbersThe statutory license buyback program for the sea urchin and sea cucumber dive fisheries is extended. The buyback programs now operate: through license year 2013; or until the number of licenses in a dive fishery is reduced to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6236 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsDNR may maintain a list of forest biomass available on public lands. DNR may use the list to limit the sale of forest biomass when it is determined that the overall supply in a region or watershed is depleted. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6237 2009–10 |
Sustainable rec work groupDNR is authorized to assess use charges on individuals or groups accessing specific recreation sites or attending specific events located on public lands. The revenue collected through the use charge must be reinvested by DNR... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6238 2009–10 |
Overseas and service votersService and overseas voters may request to receive all future ballots by fax, email, or other available electronic means and return a voted ballot by fax or email if the voter's signature on the declaration accompanies the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6283 2009–10 |
WSU extension energy programThe statute requiring the establishment of a POS program in GA is repealed, and a new statute requires the WSU energy program to establish a POS program. The entities eligible to receive POS services is clarified to include... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6301 2009–10 |
Urban growth areasCounties may, through a subarea planning process, designate new UGAs outside the 100-year floodplain if population is allocated for the UGAs, and the necessary urban levels of service can be provided and provisions for the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6302 2009–10 |
Light rail/I-90 bridgeProhibits a light rail system or any other rail fixed guideway system from being constructed or operated on the Interstate 90 floating bridge. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6303 2009–10 |
Annexation to fire districtAddresses disposition of existing voter-approved indebtedness at the time of annexation of a city, partial city, or town to a fire protection district. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6323 2009–10 |
Service of protection ordersBefore the court issues an ex parte domestic violence protection order, it must determine from the sworn testimony of the petitioner whether the respondent is a vulnerable adult. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6324 2009–10 |
Flood district creationProvides a process for creation of a flood district by three or more counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6347 2009–10 |
Seawater desalinationThe Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) must establish and convene a work group to study seawater desalination. The work group consists of the Departments of Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Fish and Wildlife, and the PSP.... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6348 2009–10 |
Collection agenciesA collection agency may not communicate with a debtor or anyone else in a way that gives a false impression. A communication by a collection agency is presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment if it is made... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6354 2009–10 |
Nonindustrial forestsProvides regulatory certainty and removes disincentives in order to encourage ownership tenure for generations to come, with regard to nonindustrial forests and woodlands. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6366 2009–10 |
Transp corridor projectA major transportation project is defined as a project that is part of a state highway corridor improvement program, costing in excess of $1 billion. If a major transportation project requires a federal Section 404 Clean Water... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6374 2009–10 |
Fiscal note instructionsRequires the Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to perform economic modeling of three examples of economic development legislation enacted in 2010. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6375 2009–10 |
Search & rescue volunteersRequires an agency to grant leave with pay to an employee engaged in volunteer search and rescue activities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6376 2009–10 |
Contractor licensing lawsRevises contractor licensing laws in part by: (1) Creating a contractor licensing board to assist the director of the department of labor and industries with enforcing chapter 18.27 RCW (registration of contractors); (2)... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6377 2009–10 |
Electr vehicle licensing feeIn addition to other fees, motor vehicles powered solely by electricity must pay a $100 fee when the vehicle is registered and annually when the registration is renewed. Proceeds from this fee are to be deposited in to the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |