Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6854 2009–10 |
Machinery & equipmentAffirms and improves the manufacturing sales and use tax incentive as a primary economic development tool for our state. Provides the broadest application of the incentive by expanding the existing machinery and equipment tax... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6881 2009–10 |
Recorded document surchargeA $27 surcharge is established that applies to assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust recorded with a county auditor. These funds must be transmitted monthly to the State Treasurer for deposit into... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6883 2009–10 |
Legislators' expensesProhibits members of the legislature from receiving any allowances for per diem expenses during a special session that is convened within thirty days following a regular session. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5840 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5995 2009–10 |
Eliminating boards and commsEliminates various boards, commissions, task forces and work groups, effective June 30, 2009. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 560, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6016 2009–10 |
Students with dyslexiaTasks the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), within available resources, with developing an educator training program to enhance the reading, writing, and spelling skills of students with dyslexia and a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 546, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5963 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual has good cause and is not disqualified from benefits if continuing in employment would work an unreasonable hardship on the individual, and modifies the "quit to follow" provision. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5504 2009–10 |
Reclaimed water permittingRedefines several definitions relating to reclaimed water systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| SB 5107 2009–10 |
Energy overlay zonesProvides that land use decisions establishing renewable resource projects within a county energy overlay zone are presumed to be reasonable to the extent that they are in compliance with requirements and standards established... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5110 2009–10 |
Serving wine and beerAllows wedding boutiques and art galleries to offer one complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers who are 21 years of age or older. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5452 2009–10 |
Debt limit/housing fin commThe limitation on the Commission's outstanding indebtedness is raised to $7 billion. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5468 2009–10 |
Nonprofit housing orgsExempts from the provisions of the Consumer Loan Act, nonprofit housing organizations making loans under certain federal and state funded housing programs. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5738 2009–10 |
OSPI review of complianceDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review school district reporting requirements and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding which reports should be discontinued, which should be... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5008 2009–10 |
Hunting licenses/militaryExempts military personnel from the firearm skills portion of hunter's education course requirements. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5583 2009–10 |
Water bank provisionsAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to use the Trust Water Rights Program for water banking purposes statewide. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5793 2009–10 |
One-occupant farm conveyanceExempts certain single-occupancy farm conveyances from inspection, permitting, and other requirements for elevators and conveyances. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 5017 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5233 2009–10 |
County elected officialsAuthorizes a board of county commissioners to provide offices at a location other than the county seat for certain county officials. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5315 2009–10 |
Survivor annuity optionProvides the survivors of members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) that die after having left service, but have not started retirement benefits, the option of receiving a survivor annuity, instead of... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5238 2009–10 |
Retirement systems mailingsAuthorizes the Department of Retirement Systems to assist qualified public employee retiree organizations in blind mailings to potential retiree organization members twice per year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5221 2009–10 |
Distressd proprty conveyanceExempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of "distressed home consultant" when the broker or salesperson is providing services governed under the real estate brokerage laws and the services do... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5595 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesRequires a motor vehicle manufacturer to pay specified sums to a motor vehicle dealer upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 6468 2007–08 |
Honey beekeeper taxationConcerning the taxation of honey beekeepers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |