Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Jacks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2630 2009–10 |
Opportunity express programRequires that colleges give priority in the use of Worker Retraining funds to programs in aerospace, health care, long-term care, advanced manufacturing, construction, forest products, renewable energy industries, and... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 3221 2009–10 |
Real estate brokers B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax surcharge on real estate brokers. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2436 2009–10 |
Vehicle license fraudChanges the fines for evading taxes and fees for licensing a vehicle in another state. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3178 2009–10 |
State govt technology useDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to work with state agencies to generate IT savings equal to the amount specified in the Omnibus Appropriations Act. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2742 2009–10 |
DUI accountabilityBroadens the category of persons who may apply for ignition interlock licenses (IIL) and removes the requirement that a person in deferred prosecution apply for an IIL. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2776 2009–10 |
K-12 education fundingSets forth in statute numeric values in the prototypical school funding formula adopted in 2009, for average class size, allocations of building-level staff, supplemental instruction for categorical programs, central office... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 236, Laws of 2010 |
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 2753 2009–10 |
WA works housing programRequires $1 billion of outstanding debt to be used for implementing the Washington Works Housing Program to increase opportunities for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to purchase, acquire, build, and own real... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 26, 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 2748 2009–10 |
Public port association duesRemoves the statutory limit for annual Washington Public Ports Association membership dues. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2527 2009–10 |
Energy facil site eval councExpands the site certification authority of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to include any nuclear power facilities that primarily produce and sell electricity and biofuel refineries capable of processing... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| HB 1093 2009–10 |
Historical park tx incentiveRecognizes that the national historic reserves and national historical parks located in Washington state are important cultural and recreational assets for our citizens. Declares an intent to encourage the continued... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1112 2009–10 |
Solar energy installationProhibits a homeowners' association or condominium association from impairing the ability of an owner to install or use a solar energy system. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1191 2009–10 |
Renewable solar energyEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investments in commercial customer-generated solar electricity energy systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1284 2009–10 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1285 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements. Limits the annual aggregate amount of new local sales and use taxes that may be credited against the state tax. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1307 2009–10 |
Public health financingDeclares an intent to help provide local health jurisdictions with a more stable dedicated funding system by authorizing local option revenue sources and creating a single account through which all state funding for public... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | 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 1483 2009–10 |
Active forestry operationsIncludes the act of owning land that has growing 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 merchantable... | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1485 2009–10 |
Medical & mobility equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1525 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationModifies the Community Revitalization Financing Act to allow a city, town, or county to impose a 25 year sales and use tax credit against the state sales and use tax. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1528 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsProhibits an employer from requiring an employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, respond to, or participate in any communication relating to political or religious matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1634 2009–10 |
ArchitectsModifies and makes various technical edits and clarifications to the seal and sign provisions, corporate practice and registration requirements, definitions, exemptions to registration as an architect, the application... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |