Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Ranker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5004 2009–10 |
Local meat productionThe mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan program is established within the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Conservation districts and other local governments may apply for and receive loans from the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5138 2009–10 |
Climate change responseEstablishes a science advisory group to provide independent scientific advice to state agencies. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5185 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5279 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5282 2009–10 |
Bisphenol AThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5299 2009–10 |
Columbia and Snake riversWater rights, or portions of water rights, are not subject to relinquishment if the right or portion of the right consists of past, current, or future reduced annual diversions or withdrawals of irrigation water from the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5363 2009–10 |
Significant state highwaysDesignates certain state routes as highways of statewide significance. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5427 2009–10 |
Abstracts of driving recordsIt is clarified that a court may provide a copy of a driver's abstract to the individual named in the abstract if the individual has a pending case in that court for a suspended license violation or an open infraction or... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5451 2009–10 |
Pipeline safety feesPermits the Utilities and Transportation Commission to set the pipeline safety fees amount each year on a date established by administrative rule. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5590 2009–10 |
Flood control zone districtsEstablishes liability protection for countywide flood control zone districts. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5620 2009–10 |
Childcare ctrs & early educSubject to the availability of amounts appropriated, DEL, in collaboration with community and statewide partners, which include the nongovernmental private-public partnership, must implement a unified statewide voluntary QRIS.... | 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 5689 2009–10 |
Joint transportation commSubject to appropriation, the JTC will conduct a comprehensive analysis of mid-term and long-term transportation funding mechanisms and methods. Elements of the study will include existing data and trends, policy objectives,... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5867 2009–10 |
New subdivision water supplyVerification of a water supply must occur at the preliminary plat approval stage. Verification of sufficient water supply must demonstrate that sufficient water supply for uses of all lots anticipated with full development of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5917 2009–10 |
High-speed internet serviceDIS is to 1) create and maintain a geographic information system map of public high-speed internet services in the state, 2) contract with a nongovernmental entity to map private high-speed internet services in the state, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5938 2009–10 |
Driver training schoolsMany clarifications and technical corrections are made. In addition, the requirement that all driving school staff who come in contact with students have background checks is narrowed to include only those who have regularly... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5953 2009–10 |
Marine vessel contractsThe requirement that the bond or alternative security must be in an amount to protect 100 percent of the state's exposure to loss is removed. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6004 2009–10 |
Salmon recoverySeveral programs and functions relating to salmon recovery are consolidated within the RCO. The GSRO is abolished and its primary duties are transferred to the RCO. Additionally, the RCO must: administer all grant programs... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6005 2009–10 |
State ferry vesselsThe Legislature declares that the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is a major tourist attraction, as well as part of the state's highway system, which generates revenues and maintaining the WSF vessels is vital to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6061 2009–10 |
WA state ferry systemImproves Washington state ferry service by modernizing ferry fleet and organization. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6063 2009–10 |
Equestrian activities/landsOn or after January 1, 2008, any land used primarily for equestrian related activities for which a charge is made, including, but not limited to, stabling, training, riding, clinics, schooling, shows, and grazing for feed that... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6066 2009–10 |
Studded tiresEffective January 1, 2010, the sale of studded tires is prohibited. Effective January 1, 2014, the use of studded tires is prohibited. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6189 2009–10 |
Sales and use tax on candyAsks the voters to approve a sales and use tax on candy. Appropriates forty million dollars, which reflects the increased revenue receipts from sales tax on candy, to the state health care authority for the biennium ending... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |