Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christine Rolfes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6356 2011–12 |
Single portal for businessesRequires the Chief Information Officer to create a single internet portal for Washington businesses by January 1, 2013. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6357 2011–12 |
Made in America productsRequires a process to be established that increases the procurement of iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States in all public works and procurement contracts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6358 2011–12 |
Employment assistance prog.Authorizes the job service program of the employment security department to provide placement services with private employers for individuals who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6380 2011–12 |
Electric vehicle chargingRequires signage at electric vehicle charging stations. Imposes a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for illegally parking in a charging station. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6390 2011–12 |
Higher ed student auditingThe Legislature intends to enhance the affordability and efficiency of higher education programs and institutions by providing a mechanism for systematic review and consideration of cost-containment strategies. A student... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6397 2011–12 |
Pesticide driftA new section is added to the Worker and Community Right to Know Act which prohibits a person from applying a pesticide that poses a substantial risk of pesticide drift within a half mile of a child care facility, residence,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6404 2011–12 |
Veterans' courtsAuthorizes counties and municipalities to establish and operate veterans' courts. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6428 2011–12 |
Direct patient-provider careBeginning with the 2012 open enrollment, the PEBB must offer at least one self-insured plan in which participants receive primary care services from a direct practice. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6452 2011–12 |
Veterans' assistance leviesThe Veterans' assistance levy is removed from the county levy and makes it a stand alone levy. The levy is removed from the $5.90 limit per $1,000.00 of assessed value, but it is still subject to the $10.00 constitutional limit. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6457 2011–12 |
DOT marine division/veteransWithin available resources, WSF must expand opportunities to provide for preferential hiring of veterans. Options may include increasing the veterans points used in the hiring process and applying this practice to more job... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6467 2011–12 |
Former POW license platesIndividuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6471 2011–12 |
Front vehicle license platesRequires the director of the department of licensing to furnish to persons making satisfactory application for a vehicle registration, one license plate if the registered owner of the vehicle requests only one license plate... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6487 2011–12 |
Intermodal container chassisAddresses violations identified by a law enforcement entity on an intermodal container chassis used to move intermodal containers. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6513 2011–12 |
Alt. learning experiencesAddresses issues of accountability and funding for alternative learning experience programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6518 2011–12 |
Ferry users exec committeeMembers of the EX-FAC must meet at least twice a year with WSF and the Commission. DOT must provide technical support to EX-FAC to allow for review of WSF revenues and operating costs, route changes or significant service... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6530 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesEmployer sponsored insurance policies, including those offered by the Public Employees' Benefits Board, renewed on or after January 1, 2013, must include coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies through 14. The determination... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6573 2011–12 |
Construction unemploymentEstablishes a temporary employment preference on public works contracts throughout the state to address the chronic unemployment and underemployment of residents in the construction industry. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6585 2011–12 |
License plate replacementThe license plate replacement fee for each license plate that is subject to periodic replacement is due with the annual vehicle registration and is as follows: License Plate Type Annual Fee Per Plate Moped $0.25 Motorcycle... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6598 2011–12 |
Nonprofit fair associationsThe exemption is not nullified if the property, owned by a nonprofit fair association, which has previously received support from the Fair Fund, is used by organizations that are not exempt from property tax, if the use is for... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6263 2011–12 |
Marine management planningCreates direction on the allowable expenditures from the Marine Resources Stewardship Account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 252, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2048 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchrgesIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge through June 30, 2017. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6041 2011–12 |
Lighthouse school programsExpands designation of exemplary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics schools to include elementary schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6098 2011–12 |
Private investigatorsPermits an applicant to obtain a private investigator license without submitting fingerprints for a background check if the applicant was licensed as a private security guard in the last 12 months. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |