Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6427 2011–12 |
Incapacitated adultsThe court must provide information to persons who file petitions for guardianships about the powers of a guardian and process for modification and removal. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6446 2011–12 |
Lodging taxThe expiration date of June 30, 2013, for the definitional and reporting changes made in 2007 is removed. This will have the effect of allowing the current uses for lodging taxes to continue. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 6462 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityModifies public assistance eligibility criteria to include profits of a business owned or controlled by an applicant or recipient, where the applicant or recipient receives a salary from the business. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6502 2011–12 |
Ballots & voters' pamphletsAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. Establishes a fourth element for local government referendum ballot titles. Requires the explanatory... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6503 2011–12 |
Ballot measures/statementsRequires the explanatory statement of a measure to contain the full text of a document that is referenced in the measure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6521 2011–12 |
Local government revenueTransportation Benefit Districts – Vehicle Fee. The portion of the $100 vehicle fee that may be imposed by a transportation benefit district without voter approval is increased from $20 to $40. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6531 2011–12 |
Incarcerated offendersOffenders must participate in the costs of their health care services by paying an amount that is commensurate with their resources as determined by DOC or a nominal amount no less than $4 dollars per visit. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6544 2011–12 |
Veterans/resident studentsRevises the definition of "resident student," for purposes of chapter 28B.15 RCW (college and university fees), to include a student who is a military veteran residing in this state at the time of his or her separation from... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6548 2011–12 |
Tax on high income earnersImposes a tax on high-income earners. Creates the education enrichment account. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution, authorizing income taxes, is approved by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6556 2011–12 |
Diabetes action teamA Diabetes Action Team Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) is established to assess and determine the reach and impact of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes on the state. The diabetes... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6626 2011–12 |
Business and occupation taxReduces business and occupation tax classifications. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6628 2011–12 |
Unsafe storage of firearmsExpands the crime of reckless endangerment to include storing or leaving a loaded firearm in a location where a person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and the child obtains possession... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6159 2011–12 |
Dispute resolution/B&O taxProvides a business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for Dispute Resolution Centers (DRC) for amounts received as contributions from federal, state, or local governments or nonprofit organizations. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6226 2011–12 |
Subsidized child careChanges the eligibility period for Working Connections Child Care to 12 months, if enrollments into the program are capped. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6492 2011–12 |
Competency to stand trialEstablishes performance targets and other obligations relating to competency evaluations and related competency services. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6493 2011–12 |
Sexual predator commitmentTransfers administration of defense representation in sexually violent predator commitment cases from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of Public Defense. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5381 2011–12 |
Emer medical service leviesEliminates the supermajority vote requirement to reauthorize six- and 10-year emergency medical services levies. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6135 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by WDFW. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6140 2011–12 |
Local econ devel. financingAuthorizes the creation of local economic development finance authorities that may issue taxable and tax-exempt nonrecourse revenue bond financing for economic development projects, participate in federal and other... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6240 2011–12 |
Juvenile disposition ordersPermits a juvenile to request a deferred disposition less than two weeks before trial if the juvenile demonstrates good cause for the request. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6251 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorCreates the offense of Advertising Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6252 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorIncludes Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor under the definition of criminal profiteering. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6253 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorAllowing for civil forfeiture of the proceeds of or property traceable to Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |