Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6378 2009–10 |
Surface water diversionsAn exemption from the application and permit process is authorized for a diversion of water from the Skagit River for agricultural purposes if the diversion is made within the tidally influenced portion of the river, from the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6380 2009–10 |
Wetland mitigation bankRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation, when purchasing wetland mitigation bank credits, to determine which bank provides the most or multiple benefits to impacted habitat. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6404 2009–10 |
Vehicle regist fees/subagentProvides consistency of licensing fees for county auditors and licensing subagents so the public pays the same fee at all licensing locations. The intent is to be revenue neutral to the state. Creates the title and licensing... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6413 2009–10 |
Higher education purchasingPurchases of personal services; materials, supplies, or equipment; or information services made by state institutions of higher education may be accomplished using contracts entered into by, for, or through group purchasing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6428 2009–10 |
Investigative agencyPersonal information that could be used to identify a person filing a complaint with an agency is exempt from public disclosure if the complainant expressly asks the agency to keep his or her identity confidential. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6431 2009–10 |
Video camera data/pub transThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6455 2009–10 |
Damage to DOT propertyBeginning July 1, 2009, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WSDFW) is liable for damage to the state highway system, caused by action or the inaction of WSDFW. DOT may seek reimbursement through a civil... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6461 2009–10 |
Firefighter limited immunityState and municipal firefighters, both paid and volunteer, are immune from civil liability under the following circumstances: (1) when engaging in firefighting efforts outside their jurisdiction; and (2) when providing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6462 2009–10 |
Firefighter duties/wildfireCreates a qualified duty requiring a firefighter to undertake fire-suppression efforts if he or she encounters a wildfire that poses a danger to human life or structures, regardless of whether the fire is outside the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6463 2009–10 |
Forest fires/property accessGives residents, landowners, and others in lawful possession and control of land the right to access their residences, forest land, and land not classified as forest land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6464 2009–10 |
Water right relinquishmentDeclares that, in order to improve the certainty and clarity of water resource management in the state, holders of perfected water rights are no longer required to show beneficial use of a water right beyond the most recent... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6472 2009–10 |
CitizenshipCreates the Washington taxpayer and citizen protection act. Requires all state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in order to discourage illegal immigration. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6473 2009–10 |
Right to protectionCreates the Washington right to protection act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6474 2009–10 |
Applicants/lawfully in U.S.Requires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6475 2009–10 |
Firearms/fed regulation exemCreates the Washington firearms freedom act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6477 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas programs, etcProhibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing a state or regional program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy without express legislative authorization that is enacted after the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6479 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt board petitionsRevises who may file a petition before a growth management hearings board. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6480 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesAny city with a population greater than 500,000 owning and operating a public utility and having facilities for the generation of electricity in another county, must provide for the impacts of lost revenue and the public... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6484 2009–10 |
Civil judgments for assaultAn additional deduction from deposits into a DOC inmate account is added for payment of monetary damages, if any, pursuant to a civil judgment of assault awarded to a DOC employee who has been assaulted by the offender... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6514 2009–10 |
Deferred prosecution costsRequires that the cost for administering a deferred prosecution not exceed five hundred dollars. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6523 2009–10 |
Apple health community careThe 2009 legislation directing DSHS to submit a waiver to the federal HHS is modified to include additional waiver requests that conform with the national health insurance reform developments. DSHS is directed to explore a... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6534 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageAuthorizes a decrease in the minimum wage rate by the decrease in the rate of inflation. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6535 2009–10 |
Health care freedom actAdopts the Washington state health care freedom act of 2010. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6536 2009–10 |
Water withdrawal limitationsPrior to withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, Ecology must have sufficient information establishing impairment based on sound, reliable science that has undergone peer review. In addition, prior to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6570 2009–10 |
Private transp providersAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (Department) and local jurisdictions to reserve all or any portion of a highway or roadway for the exclusive or preferential use of certain private transportation... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |