All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5276 2009–10 |
University engineering progsRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University may offer civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5303 2009–10 |
From PERS 2 to SERS 2Discontinues the automatic transfer of prior service in the Public Employees’ Retirement System Plan 2 (PERS Plan 2) to the School Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (SERS Plan 2) upon SERS-eligible employment. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5326 2009–10 |
Juvenile sex offender noticeRequires the Washington State Patrol (WSP), at least annually, to provide notice to registered sex or kidnapping offenders whose offenses were committed when they were juveniles of the ability to petition for relief from the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5562 2009–10 |
Active forestry operationsIncludes the act of owning land that has a growing crop of trees in the list of activities that qualify as reasonable forest practices that do not constitute a nuisance, provided that the land is capable of supporting a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5587 2009–10 |
Heavy rail short linesAllows up to 25 percent of the proceeds collected from a locally-imposed real estate excise tax before December 31, 2008, to be used for municipally owned heavy short line railroads. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5676 2009–10 |
Middle sch student tech eduRemoves a limitation that middle school career and technical education courses receive enhanced funding only if funds are appropriated for this purpose. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5765 2009–10 |
Fruit & veg district fundAuthorizes a transfer of $150,000 from the Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Account to the Plant Pest Account for control activities related to Rhagoletis pomonella. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5882 2009–10 |
Racial disproportionalityDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to evaluate the impact of selected interventions on racial disproportionality in Washington's child welfare system and report its findings by September 1, 2010. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1000 2009–10 |
Extending state route 397Extends State Route 397 by about 11 miles, to the junction of Interstate 82. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1042 2009–10 |
Notices of dishonorProvides that a person is presumed to have received a notice of dishonored check from a collection agency three days after the notice is mailed. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1058 2009–10 |
RCW editorial standardsModifies the types of corrections the Code Reviser is authorized to make to codify enacted laws. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1059 2009–10 |
Statute correctionsMakes technical corrections to various sections of the Revised Code of Washington. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1067 2009–10 |
Limited partnership actReplaces the Washington Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act with the new Washington Uniform Limited Partnership Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1068 2009–10 |
Business corporation actAmends procedures, such as notice provisions, in the Washington Business Corporation Act (WBCA) governing corporate action taken without a shareholders' meeting or vote. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1110 2009–10 |
Home-based instructionProhibits school districts from disseminating unsolicited information regarding learning programs to students and their parents who have filed a declaration of intent regarding home-based instruction. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1156 2009–10 |
Alternative route programCreates a preference in the alternative route teacher certification programs for veterans and National Guard members. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1195 2009–10 |
Undisputed claims paymentRequires issuance of change orders to public works contracts on the dollar amount not in dispute within 30 days of satisfactory completion of the work. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1288 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1580 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progAuthorizes the creation of a Water Management Board with designated membership, authority, duties, and responsibilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5117 2009–10 |
Intensive behavior supportCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5356 2009–10 |
Direct retail endorsementsAllows alternate operators of a commercial fishing license to obtain a direct retail endorsement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5551 2009–10 |
Elem student recess periodsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey regarding recess. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5613 2009–10 |
L & I stop work ordersAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries to issue a stop-work order against a contractor or electrician employer if the employer has failed to secure industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5873 2009–10 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by institutions of higher education. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 6024 2009–10 |
Publ assistance applicationsAllows a person to apply for public assistance even when the person is ineligible and the date on which the person will become eligible is either unknown or more than 45 days beyond the date of the application. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |