Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe McDermott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5773 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5790 2009–10 |
Animal crueltyRevises time limits relevant to persons convicted of animal cruelty owning or caring for similar animals. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5791 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5801 2009–10 |
Tribal school basic eduBasic education allocations generated for students enrolled in federally-recognized Indian tribe tribal schools must be allocated by OSPI to the serving tribe rather than the school district. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5827 2009–10 |
Comm college boards/studentsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5833 2009–10 |
Tenants who are victimsIf a tenant is a victim of sexual assault, stalking, or unlawful harassment by a landlord, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement prior to obtaining a valid order of protection or a written record of report signed by a... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5838 2009–10 |
Negligent drivingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5845 2009–10 |
Birth certificate accessLimits access to certain birth certificates. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5846 2009–10 |
Covering of vehicular loadsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5856 2009–10 |
Affordable housing financingThe Housing Everyone Financing Tool Program is created within CTED. It will make project awards to local governments to finance affordable housing. Awards may be used for new construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5860 2009–10 |
Wireless device contractsA contract for a wireless communications device may be canceled upon the request of the subscriber for any reason up to 30 days after entering into the contract without the subscriber incurring any early termination fees. Any... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5880 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to task forces, awards, and policies required of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and school districts. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5890 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to policies, commemorative programs, and activities required from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and school districts. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5895 2009–10 |
Residential real propertyCreates within the Office of the Attorney General the Office of Consumer Education for Home Construction and the Home Construction Board. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5912 2009–10 |
Supreme court campaignsThe Judicial Elections Reform Act (Act) is created to introduce a voluntary pilot project to provide an alternative source of financing for candidates for the Washington Supreme Court. The Judicial Reform Act Fund (Fund) is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5918 2009–10 |
Paraeducator tutorsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5922 2009–10 |
Tenant screening reportsVarious terms specific to tenant screening and the Act, originally enacted in 1993, are defined. Duties are assigned in the process of tenant screening. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5924 2009–10 |
Running Start provisionsRunning Start students must pay to the institution of higher education all mandatory fees, other than tuition and fees, established by each community and technical college. The institution must prorate the fees based on credit load. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5933 2009–10 |
Self-service storage insurSelf-service storage facilities may be licensed by the commissioner as specialty lines insurance producers (producers) to sell insurance on behalf of an insurer. Unless they are licensed, they may not offer, sell, or solicit... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5935 2009–10 |
Prevention of child abuseOSPI, in consultation with professionals in the field of child abuse and interested organizations, must establish a statewide child abuse prevention program to be incorporated into existing programs at each public school.... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5939 2009–10 |
Exempt employment practicesThe director must require each state agency to report semiannually on the number of classified and nonclassified employees in the agency and the change compared to the previous report; the number of bonuses and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5946 2009–10 |
Student press & speechPublic high school students have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5951 2009–10 |
Voter signature & phone no.Secrecy flaps are not required for return envelopes. The return envelopes, however, must shield the voter's signature and optional telephone number. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5964 2009–10 |
Asbestos-related liabilitiesA corporation that assumed or incurred asbestos-related liabilities due to a merger or consolidation with a predecessor corporation on or before January 1, 1972, has limited asbestos-related liabilities. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5969 2009–10 |
Public works subcontractorsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |