Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2911 2009–10 |
Complete streets grant progrRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to establish a Complete Streets Grant Program. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2963 2009–10 |
Medical malpractice reportsAddresses medical malpractice closed claim reporting. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2964 2009–10 |
Oil spill contingency planRequires a covered vessel or facility to activate an oil spill contingency plan if an oil spill occurs or during any incident or condition that may create a risk that oil or hazardous substances will be discharged. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2965 2009–10 |
Oil spill taxesIncreases the four cent per barrel oil spill tax to six cents per barrel. Indexes the rate each year by the fiscal growth factor. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3005 2009–10 |
Shoreline & growth mgmt actsAffirms and clarifies the legislature's intent in chapter 321, Laws of 2003, to modify the relationship between the shoreline management act and the growth management act. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3024 2009–10 |
Employee breaksRequires covered health care facilities to provide certain employees with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3075 2009–10 |
Soil and wetland scientistsRegulates soil science and wetland science as professions by: (1) Establishing minimum standards of ethical conduct and professional responsibility; (2) Establishing professional education and experience requirements for those... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3131 2009–10 |
Salmon spawning bedsRequires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Prohibit activities that harm or disturb spawning beds of salmon and steelhead and other fish on all rivers and streams where spawning activities occur; and (2) Work... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3176 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3183 2009–10 |
Excise taxesEnacts an excise tax equivalent to one percent that will be: (1) Reduced to one-half of a percent when the state's unemployment decreases to six and five-tenths percent for four continuous months; and (2) Eliminated when the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3212 2009–10 |
Consumer loan act/licenseesPlaces a limitation on licensees under the consumer loan act. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3213 2009–10 |
Small loans/limitationsPlaces limitations on making small loans. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2496 2009–10 |
Ballot designRequires that ballots have a clear delineation between the instructions and where voting is to begin. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2564 2009–10 |
Escrow agentsMakes numerous changes to the licensing and bonding requirements, prohibited activities, and enforcement provisions of the escrow agent licensing laws. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2608 2009–10 |
Residential mortgage loaningRequires licensure of persons performing residential loan modifications. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2684 2009–10 |
Opportunity centersCreates an Opportunity Employment and Education Center (Center) within the Seattle Community College district required to co-house and integrate various education, employment, and social service programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2271 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsAllows state work forces to maintain and preserve the Washington State Department of Transportation ferry vessels and terminals if the estimated cost of the work is less than $120,000, as opposed to the current limit of $60,000. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 1131 2009–10 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington Economic Development Commission (Commission) as a state agency within the executive branch, and clarifies its purpose. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts 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) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2227 2009–10 |
Evergreen jobs actEstablishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 536, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1579 2009–10 |
Nonprofit legal servicesExempts from the business and occupation (B&O) tax, nonprofit organizations that primarily provide legal services to low-income individuals at no charge. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 508, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1709 2009–10 |
Small loan default riskRequires a minimum term for small loans. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 510, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |