Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jamie Pedersen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1729 2009–10 |
Legislative web sitesCreates an exception to the State Ethics Law to allow internet links on official legislative websites to non-legislative websites and materials. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1737 2009–10 |
Healthcare billing statemntsCreates a rebuttable presumption that certified health care provider billing statements reflect the reasonable value of health care treatment and are admissible in a tort action to establish that the charges are reasonable and... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1742 2009–10 |
Pub retiremt benefits/courtsProvides public retirement benefits for employees of the supreme court, court of appeals, superior courts, district courts, and municipal courts. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1747 2009–10 |
Built environment pollutionThe council must adopt state energy codes that require homes and buildings constructed from 2013 through 2031 to incrementally move towards a 70 percent reduction in energy use by 2031. If economic, technical, or process... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1780 2009–10 |
Arrestee medical careContinues current practices regarding the financial responsibility for costs of medical care provided to arrestees, keeping the government unit responsible for the costs of medical care as the governmental unit that initiated... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1783 2009–10 |
Legislative youth adv councEliminates the expiration of the legislative youth advisory council. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1819 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsCreates criteria for the cap of carbon emissions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1820 2009–10 |
Public health financingDeclares an intent to help provide local health jurisdictions with a more stable dedicated funding system by authorizing local option revenue sources and creating a single account through which all state funding for public... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1867 2009–10 |
State certificate of needAbolishes the certificate of need process established in chapter 70.38 RCW. Directs the code reviser, by November 15, 2009, to recommend to the legislature appropriate legislation that effectuates the purposes of the act by... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1896 2009–10 |
Essential worker pilot progRequires the Employment Security Department to petition the United State Congress for creation of an essential worker visa classification, and to implement an essential worker pilot program. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1901 2009–10 |
Health sciences & servicesAuthorizes the creation of a second Health Sciences and Services Authority (Authority). | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1909 2009–10 |
Life incarcerationEliminates the death penalty in favor of life incarceration. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1942 2009–10 |
Deeds of trust foreclosuresRequires a mortgagee or beneficiary, before filing a notice of default, to contact the borrower and assess the borrower's financial situation and explore alternatives to foreclosure. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1985 2009–10 |
Public health financingRequires local health jurisdictions to submit a report to the Department of Health by November 1, 2009, indicating the extent of the jurisdiction's compliance with the minimum standards for public health protection established... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2015 2009–10 |
Publ schools antiharassmentDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in consultation with others, to revise and update the model harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention policy and procedure. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2051 2009–10 |
Heritage & arts prog fundingReinstates arts and heritage program funding in King County to the distributions established in 2008 legislation. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2083 2009–10 |
Large city tree canopiesDirects the Department of Ecology to require consideration of the impacts that a proposed action in a large city might have upon the tree canopy of that city in all rules it adopts under a particular section of the State... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2094 2009–10 |
Use of capital levy proceedsAuthorizes school districts to spend no more than 3 percent of the proceeds from a capital levy that is expressly authorized for technology purposes on the costs of training or other salary costs. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2166 2009–10 |
Affordable housing/surchargeRequires county auditors to charge an additional document recording fee of up to $12, to be deposited in the Affordable Housing for All Account. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2219 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingModifies the definition of "sexual orientation" for malicious harassment prosecution purposes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2306 2009–10 |
Opportunity grants/higher edDeclares an intent to: (1) Design a college affordability program that systemically addresses certain issues for middle-income families to afford a college education; and (2) Empower the four-year institutions of higher... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2329 2009–10 |
False claims/state fundsEnacts a "qui tam" statute that allows a private person to bring a civil suit on behalf of the state to recover treble damages arising from false or fraudulent claims made to the state or involving state funds. Prescribes... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2375 2009–10 |
MRSA testingProhibits physicians licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW and osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW from performing a surgical procedure on a patient unless the patient has been tested for... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |