Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1181 2011–12 |
Board of naturopathyCreates the Washington State Board of Naturopathy. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| HB 1016 2011–12 |
Firearm noise suppressorsAllows the use of a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm if the suppressor is legally registered and possessed under federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1357 2011–12 |
Taxes/electronic meansExpands the mandatory requirement to electronically file and pay taxes to all taxpayers. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1649 2011–12 |
Domestic partnershipsProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| HB 2561 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $505 million in general obligation bonds, to be known as Jobs Act Bonds (Act), for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing capital improvements that lead to energy-related... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
May 4, 2010 |
| HB 2493 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationIncreases taxes on cigarettes $1 per pack and increases taxes on other tobacco products. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2854 2009–10 |
State higher ed loan programCreates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Account. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2855 2009–10 |
Transit agency financingTemporarily authorizes public transportation systems to impose, by majority vote of the transit agency's governing body, an annual vehicle license fee of up to $20. Creates a "no stacking" provision for vehicle fees... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3186 2009–10 |
Home and community servicesAdds community residential service businesses and adult day health businesses to the public utility tax at a rate of 5.029 percent. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 3076 2009–10 |
Involuntary treatment actProvides factors that the designated mental health professional and the courts should consider when determining whether a person should be detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The factors include both information and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2782 2009–10 |
Security lifeline actDesignates the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as the executive sponsor of the planning process for creating a user-friendly electronic Opportunity Portal to allow Washington residents to access a broad array... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2752 2009–10 |
Safety of runaway youthModifies requirements for notice to the Department of Social and Health Services, local law enforcement agencies, and parents when youth are admitted to licensed shelters serving youth who have run away from home or who are homeless. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 2402 2009–10 |
Farmers market/property taxExempts from property tax the real and personal property of nonprofit organizations operating public assembly halls or meeting places for the purpose of a farmers market. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 1956 2009–10 |
Homeless person encampmentsGrants broad authority to religious organizations to provide shelter or housing to homeless persons on property owned or controlled by such organizations. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2747 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsProhibits restraints of any kind on any pregnant woman or youth in a correctional or detention facility while she is in labor, during childbirth, or in postpartum recovery. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 1001 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are unclaimed... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1023 2009–10 |
Educational staff associatesIncreases the limit to five years of nonschool service when calculating years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1054 2009–10 |
Juvenile in police custodyRequires law enforcement to make a reasonable attempt to notify a juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian when the juvenile is taken into custody and where the juvenile is being held. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1069 2009–10 |
Reducing light pollutionDeclares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect the nighttime environment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |