Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1359 2009–10 |
Landscape architectureEstablishes licensing requirements for the practice of landscape architecture in place of the registration requirements for using the title of landscape architect. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1383 2009–10 |
School salary allocationsDeclares an intent to begin a six-year process, beginning with the 2009-10 school year, to equalize the salary allocations to school districts for state-funded staff pursuant to state basic education appropriation sections of... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1391 2009–10 |
Land surveyorsAmends the definition of the practice of land surveying to include activities and professional services not listed in the current definition. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1392 2009–10 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor to consider reasonable alternatives to condemnation. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1396 2009–10 |
Medical eye care referralsEach health carrier is required to provide enrollees with direct access to a participating medical eye care provider of the enrollee's choice without the necessity of prior referral. | Tami Green (D-28) | 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 1403 2009–10 |
Traffic signals/motorcyclesRequires vehicle-activated traffic control devices to routinely and reliably detect motorcycles and bicycles. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1406 2009–10 |
Companion animal spay/neuterCreates a companion animal spay/neuter assistance program within the Department of Agriculture to pay for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income individuals, as well as feral and free-roaming cats. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1407 2009–10 |
Intermediate care facilitiesCreates a definition of an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, which is the equivalent of the federal Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) and the state Residential... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | 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 1411 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. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | 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 1446 2009–10 |
Higher edu coord brd grantsDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects at institutions of higher education that focus on improving services... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1462 2009–10 |
Malt liquorAllows beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees to sell malt liquor in kegs or other containers, holding four or more gallons of liquid, so long as they comply with current keg registration requirements. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1504 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRepeals the handling loss deduction on motor vehicle fuel tax. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 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 1531 2009–10 |
Locksmith servicesRequires applicants for contractor registration who perform locksmith services to obtain fingerprint-based background checks for all principals and employees. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1534 2009–10 |
Water well constructionProhibits the use of a new permit-exempt well for the purpose of watering a lawn or a noncommercial garden not exceeding one-half acre in area without first notifying the water purveyor of the group A water system. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1535 2009–10 |
Thoroughfare wrksite trafficRequires that work performed on public roads and bridges must address the needs and control of all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, and persons with disabilities. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1540 2009–10 |
Gender-based termsMakes technical corrections to gender-based terms. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1554 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. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1563 2009–10 |
Suitability of annuitiesRequires insurers and insurance producers to meet suitability standards when recommending the purchase or exchange of an annuity to a consumer. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |