Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2020 2009–10 |
Fire protection districtsRevises state law regarding city annexations and incorporations involving fire protection districts, fire departments, multiple cities, and unincorporated areas. The provisions of the act address: (1) specified notice... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2026 2009–10 |
Ferry system procurementDeclares an intent to restructure the duties of the Washington state ferries to reflect best procurement practices in the marine industry. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2029 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 serviceRemoves state and county enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2041 2009–10 |
Student trans fundingImplements a new K-12 student transportation funding formula in the 2011-12 school year. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2096 2009–10 |
License plate attachmentAllows a vehicle owner to deviate from license plate attachment requirements under certain conditions. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2097 2009–10 |
Rainwater collectionRegulates rainwater collection facilities. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2102 2009–10 |
Ag slaughter stimulus acctCreates an account to fund loans by the Washington State Department of Agriculture that allows local governments to purchase mobile slaughter units or upgrade existing fixed slaughtering facilities. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2123 2009–10 |
Newspapers & magazinesReduces the business and occupation tax rate for printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent of gross income. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2163 2009–10 |
Electric utility liabilityModifies provisions relating to an electric utility's liability for removing vegetation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2167 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to notice and reporting by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and school districts, and required actions by school districts in the areas of... | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2175 2009–10 |
Vol firefighter lic platesDirects the Washington state firefighters' association, in cooperation with the department of licensing, to create and design a special license plate displaying the volunteer firefighter emblem that may be used in lieu of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2198 2009–10 |
Rental car businessesRequires rental car businesses to have sufficient child restraint systems available to meet expected demand, which may be accomplished through contractual agreements between companies. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2225 2009–10 |
SR 195 & Cheney-Spokane RdDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation to construct a separated right turn lane at the intersection of State Route 195 and Cheney-Spokane Road. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2323 2009–10 |
Use of propane by farmersExempts 50 percent of the selling price of propane fuel used by farmers for non-highway farm activities from the sales and use tax. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2351 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 systemsIncreases the state and county enhanced 911 excise tax. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2379 2009–10 |
State maritime heritageRequires the Washington state historical society to: (1) After consultation with maritime heritage stakeholders, establish a competitive grant program and process to solicit proposals for a maritime historic vessel restoration... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2380 2009–10 |
Long-term care funding T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2383 2009–10 |
Wildland urban interface cdeAdds the International Wildland Urban Interface Code to the State Building Code. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2396 2009–10 |
Emer cardiac & stroke careCreates a statewide emergency cardiac and stroke care system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2423 2009–10 |
Community renewal lawModifies provisions regarding the community renewal law. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2426 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsCreates a mandatory sentence enhancement of 18 months to five years, depending on the felony level, for felonies where the victim was a vulnerable adult. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2461 2009–10 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the authority of the Washington State Department of Agriculture to collect a dairy inspection assessment on all processed milk from June 30, 2010, to June 30, 2015. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2468 2009–10 |
Permit exempt well meteringProhibits metering on any new permit exempt well used for single or group domestic uses. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2504 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentFindings and Intent. The Legislature finds that in 2006 the state committed to establish a market for alternative fuels, and required state agencies to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate state fleets. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2511 2009–10 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and institute training to stop motorcycle profiling. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |