Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2782 2009–10 |
Security lifeline actDesignates the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as the executive sponsor of the planning process for creating a user-friendly electronic Opportunity Portal to allow Washington residents to access a broad array... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2402 2009–10 |
Farmers market/property taxExempts from property tax the real and personal property of nonprofit organizations operating public assembly halls or meeting places for the purpose of a farmers market. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2481 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain a list of all potential sources of forest biomass on state lands for the purposes of making biomass available for sale and conversion into energy, biofuels, and... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2430 2009–10 |
Cardio invasive specialistsCreates a new credential for cardiovascular invasive specialists. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1177 2009–10 |
Marijuana possessionReduces the penalty for the possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana and the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1210 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceRequires each health plan offered to public employees and their covered dependents under chapter 41.05 RCW which is not subject to the provisions of Title 48 RCW to include coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1235 2009–10 |
Higher educ tuition feesExtends current tuition-setting practices authorities through academic year 2015-16. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1255 2009–10 |
Initiation fees and duesEliminates the business and occupational tax deduction for initiation fees and dues. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1312 2009–10 |
University engineering progsRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University (WSU) may offer civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1353 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentRequires community and technical colleges to create conversion plans that would have 75 percent of state funded academic teaching assignments held by faculty in full-time, tenure track positions by 2015. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1356 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. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1367 2009–10 |
License plate retention feeEliminates the vehicle license plate retention fee. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1368 2009–10 |
License plate replacementRemoves the requirement for Department of Licensing to have a mandatory replacement of license plates. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1399 2009–10 |
Renewable energy system costAllows community solar projects and businesses in the light and power business to be eligible for the renewable energy investment cost-recovery incentive. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1409 2009–10 |
Strait of Juan de FucaRequires all vessels required to file an oil spill contingency plan with the Department of Ecology to also file evidence of participation in an emergency response system for the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca that... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1410 2009–10 |
Public education programsAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1416 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenRequires the Legislature to appropriate funds to eliminate the reduced-price copayment for breakfast for all students and eliminate the reduced-price lunch copayment for all students in schools with any of grades Preschool through 5. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1423 2009–10 |
Com & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to include in its biennial budget request, funding to cover academic employee salary increments. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1466 2009–10 |
Student fees and chargesExempts the creation or increase of services and activities fees from the fee restrictions of Initiative 960 and from the disclosure requirements for use of public funds for lobbying. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1469 2009–10 |
Mercury-containing lightsEstablishes a producer-designed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1491 2009–10 |
Vehicle passing peds & bikesRequires vehicles passing bicyclists and pedestrians to pass at a distance of no less than three feet. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1507 2009–10 |
Life imprisonment/juvenilesRemoves the sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole for certain juveniles. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1585 2009–10 |
Internet protocol servicesProhibits the regulation of voice-over Internet Protocol and other Internet Protocol-enabled services by state or local governments. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |