Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1170 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationAddresses changes to custody decrees and parenting plans when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation with a child because of the parent's military duties. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1148 2009–10 |
Protection of animalsAllows a court, when issuing a domestic violence protection order, to grant the petitioner exclusive custody and control of any pet and to prohibit the respondent from interfering with the petitioner's efforts to remove the... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1986 2009–10 |
Peer mentoring pilot programEstablishes a pilot mentoring project at Western Washington University (WWU). | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1018 2009–10 |
Special election datesEliminates special elections held in March. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| HB 1433 2009–10 |
Damages to state propertyAdds other state property to the list of items for which the Washington State Department of Transportation or other state agencies can recover for damages caused by the illegal or negligent operation of a vehicle, or movement... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1640 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act certain financial and commercial information relating to investments in private funds by the University of Washington (University). | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1395 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentClarifies and makes consistent various terms related to "high demand." | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1355 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progCreates the Opportunity Internship Program (Program) to provide incentives for local consortia to build educational and employment pipelines for low income high school students in high demand occupations in targeted industries. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 2021 2009–10 |
Student financial aidRequires institutions and the Higher Education Coordinating Board to label all forms of student financial assistance as an Opportunity Pathway. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1323 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentDirects state and local economic and workforce development organizations to coordinate among workforce training priorities, the state's long-term economic development strategy, industry cluster assistance, and entrepreneurial... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1380 2009–10 |
Lease w/ option to purchaseDecreases the county population requirement for a county to lease space. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1675 2009–10 |
Alternative route programReduces work requirements for entry into Alternative Routes One and Two, as part of an Alternative Route Partnership Grant Program, from three years to one year. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1939 2009–10 |
Vehicle documentary feesIncreases the documentary service fee that a vehicle dealer may charge from $50 to $150 until July 1, 2014. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 20, 2009 |
| HB 1394 2009–10 |
Workforce training & eduRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to prepare a comprehensive plan for workforce training and education for a 10-year period and submit updates to the plan every four years. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1678 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2/disabledPermits members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 who were disabled in the line of duty before January 1, 2001 and receive a disability allowance to convert their disability allowance... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1078 2009–10 |
Exchange facilitatorsAffects specific persons who facilitate the exchange of property for tax purposes. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1308 2009–10 |
Organ transplantsReduces the organ transplant waiting period by the amount of time a covered person had prior creditable coverage. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1049 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefExpands the definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs to include current members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1569 2009–10 |
Local public works fundAuthorizes county legislative authorities to establish local public works assistance funds (Funds) for the purpose of funding qualifying public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1906 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationProvides for a temporary increase in unemployment benefits by adding $45 to the weekly benefit amount, and making $155 the minimum amount payable weekly. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 16, 2009 |