Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5929 2009–10 |
Correctional employeesIncludes correctional officers and sergeants from counties with a population of one million or more, who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training, to the lists of law enforcement personnel that are... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | 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 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 5941 2009–10 |
Comprehensive education dataDeclares legislative intent to establish a comprehensive K-12 education data improvement system for financial, student, and educator data. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5965 2009–10 |
Prop tax val proof burdenClarifies provisions regarding the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5996 2009–10 |
Motor vehicles/B & O tx rateReduces the business and occupation tax rate until July 1, 2024, for retailers, wholesalers, and service providers of motor vehicles. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5997 2009–10 |
Data centers/rural countiesProvides a sales and use tax exemption: (1) For sales to qualifying businesses of server equipment, to be installed, in an eligible computer data center, and for sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6007 2009–10 |
Growth management actAllocates projected population growth for planning purposes among certain cities to address requirements in the land use and housing elements by designating and identifying land for residential and commercial, industrial, and... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6028 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6032 2009–10 |
Exchange facilitatorsAffects specific persons who facilitate the exchange of property for tax purposes. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6048 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts 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. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6050 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans' vehiclesProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of any vehicle to a qualifying disabled veteran or surviving spouse. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6062 2009–10 |
Foreclosure salesThe exemption provided for a transfer or conveyance made pursuant to a deed of trust is limited to apply only to the nonjudicial foreclosure of a deed of trust when the transfer or conveyance is to the beneficiary of the deed of trust. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6072 2009–10 |
SR 9 bridge replacementThe Washington State Department of Transportation is directed to begin the environmental planning process, and to prepare a final design, for the SR 9 Snohomish River Bridge Replacement Project. Funding is provided for these purposes. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6124 2009–10 |
Manufac & mobile home parksFinds that: (1) A successful transfer of development rights program must consider housing affordable to all economic segments of the population in designated sending areas; (2) Manufactured/mobile home parks have a long... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6198 2009–10 |
Foreign and alien insurersThe requirement that foreign or alien insurers must have transacted business in Washington for three years prior to their application for a certificate of authority is changed for certain applicants. The certificate of... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6204 2009–10 |
Liquor control boardState run liquor stores are to be transitioned to privately run liquor franchises. A liquor franchise is defined as a specific location designated by the Board where spirits, wine, and beer may be sold in original packages for... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6238 2009–10 |
Overseas and service votersService and overseas voters may request to receive all future ballots by fax, email, or other available electronic means and return a voted ballot by fax or email if the voter's signature on the declaration accompanies the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6246 2009–10 |
Asbestos-related liabilitiesAddresses limitations on asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers or consolidations occurring before 1972. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6262 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsExpands the authority of public facility districts formed by at least two legislative authorities that had previously created a public facilities district. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6266 2009–10 |
Service member civil reliefThe 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 6300 2009–10 |
Public hospital districtsPHDs may mortgage any or all of their property, whether owned now or later acquired, including their revenue, in connection with the issuance of bonds related to a federal mortgage insurance program. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6326 2009–10 |
Tax reporting surveysProviding Uniformity in Tax Incentive Accountability Provisions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |