Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Berkey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5447 2009–10 |
Lease w/ option to purchaseProvisions granting a county authority to lease space are amended. The minimum population of such counties is decreased from one million to 600,000. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5454 2009–10 |
Abandoning dependent personCreates the new crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5618 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemA statewide dropout reengagement system is created to provide education and services to older youth who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21. Under the system,... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5625 2009–10 |
State college/Snohomish Co.A college is established in Snohomish County to provide baccalaureate and graduate level programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5648 2009–10 |
Sex offender residencesRequires the department of corrections to, prior to approving a residence location and in addition to any other factors considered by it in exercising its discretion regarding release plans for and supervision of sex... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5659 2009–10 |
Mortgage brokr practices actEstablishes some mitigating factors that the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions may consider in certain investigation and enforcement actions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5669 2009–10 |
Insurance commissionerOIC has the authority to issue an order addressing four matters related to insurance policies issued in this state when the Governor declares a state of emergency. Those four matters are reporting requirements for claims;... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5670 2009–10 |
InsuranceReference to the 2007-2009 biennium's transfer of regulatory account excess to the Washington State Heritage Center Account is removed. The typographical error of "equity" is changed to "entry." Both the report made by... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5736 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesThe exemption for new motor vehicles that use clean alternative fuels expires June 30, 2013. Clean alternative fuels means natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5748 2009–10 |
Regulatory assistance officeThe Governor is to appoint a director of the ORA. The ORA has a goal of providing citizens and businesses with information on 1) the average turnaround times for permits and other regulatory decisions; 2) an estimate of the... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5749 2009–10 |
Mortgage broker practicesDefinitions for the following terms are newly incorporated into the Mortgage Brokers Practices Act: federal banking agencies; loan processor; nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry; and S.A.F.E. Act. The definition... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5753 2009–10 |
Neighborhood stabilizationSales of qualifying residential housing units by qualifying sellers to qualifying buyers are exempt from the state REET until $1,000,000 of tax is exempted in any fiscal year. At that time, the exemption ends until the start... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5759 2009–10 |
Consumer loan companiesMortgage loan originators are made subject to the CLA. The definitions in the CLA are largely preserved with the exception of the terms "making a loan," "mortgage broker," and "loan originator." The only change that is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5763 2009–10 |
Concussion mgmt/youth sportsRequires the development and dissemination of information and forms regarding the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, including risk associated with continuing to play. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5803 2009–10 |
Adoption support programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5816 2009–10 |
Vehicle documentary feesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5864 2009–10 |
U of W Snohomish cty campusA third UW branch must be located in Snohomish County. At the UW Snohomish County, a top priority is expansion of upper division capacity for transfer students and graduate capacity and high-demand programs with a particular... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5893 2009–10 |
Insurance companiesInsurance companies that are the victims of a crime have a cause of action against the convicted defendant. They may recover compensatory damages and reasonable investigation and litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5920 2009–10 |
Small loans underwritingAt any time, the total balance of all small loans may not exceed 30 percent of the gross monthly income of the borrower. The licensee may rely on evidence of income that is not more than 12 months old. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5948 2009–10 |
Water conserving appliancesBy January 1, 2014, all toilets and urinals, other than the institutional variety, sold or installed in this state must be high efficiency toilets and urinals. A high efficiency toilet is one in which the effective flush... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6032 2009–10 |
Exchange facilitatorsAffects specific persons who facilitate the exchange of property for tax purposes. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |