All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5437 2009–10 |
Conservation commissionAuthorizes the State Conservation Commission (Commission) to seek and accept grants, gifts, and endowments. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5487 2009–10 |
Employee contract nonrenewalExtends the deadline for notices of nonrenewal and transfer from June 1 to June 15 if the Legislature has not passed the Omnibus Appropriations Act by May 15. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5680 2009–10 |
Nonprofit organizationsNonprofit associations that maintain and exhibit historical, scientific, or artistic collections, as well as performing arts associations, may retain their property tax exemption when they allow another organization that does... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5808 2009–10 |
Fire protection districtsRevises state law regarding city annexations and incorporations involving fire protection districts, fire departments, multiple cities, and unincorporated areas. The provisions of the act address: (1) specified notice... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5832 2009–10 |
Sex offense prosecutionExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses to the victim’s 28th birthday. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5903 2009–10 |
Public works contractsRequires an awarding agency to specify in a public works contract whether the work contracted for meets the definition of "residential construction." | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5904 2009–10 |
Independent contractorCreates a test for determining when a person is an independent contractor not entitled to the prevailing wage, which is substantially similar to the test used in construction for workers' compensation and unemployment purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| HB 1034 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseUpdates and clarifies the discretionary rental of state-owned armories. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1049 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefExpands the definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs to include current members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1055 2009–10 |
Construction trade workersRequires persons doing electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work to have relevant licenses, certificates, permits, and endorsements in their possession. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1218 2009–10 |
Contempt of court sanctionsRemoves the requirement that jail detention imposed for contempt of court must be served in the county jail. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1221 2009–10 |
Civil commitment witnessesAllows the victim of a sex offense that occurred outside of Washington to receive funds for mental health counseling related to participation in proceedings to civilly commit the perpetrator. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1254 2009–10 |
Grain commissionEliminates the Washington Wheat Commission and the Washington Barley Commission and replaces them with the Washington Grain Commission. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1280 2009–10 |
Explosives lic expirationProvides that the background check for an explosives license is every third year upon renewal rather than annually. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1291 2009–10 |
Library district annexationsAmends the statute regarding annexation of cities and towns into rural library districts by increasing the maximum population from 100,000 to 300,000 . | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1322 2009–10 |
School scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1401 2009–10 |
Standrd health questionnaireIndividuals who are eligible to purchase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage or who drop COBRA continuation coverage are not required to take the Standard Health Questionnaire when they... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1414 2009–10 |
Health care assistantsGrants health care assistants limited authority to administer certain over-the-counter and legend drugs. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1510 2009–10 |
Birth certificatesProvides that an individual may view the confidential section of their own birth certificate without first obtaining a court order. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1569 2009–10 |
Local public works fundAuthorizes county legislative authorities to establish local public works assistance funds (Funds) for the purpose of funding qualifying public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1843 2009–10 |
Motor carrier regulationRequires vehicles regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to apply for U.S. Department of Transportation numbers and comply with rules adopted by the UTC. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1878 2009–10 |
St schools for blind & deafAuthorizes transfer of accumulated leave between the Washington State School for the Blind and the School for the Deaf and other educational entities. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |