Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5442 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefSales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5491 2009–10 |
State health care authorityDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA) to develop a plan for reducing the cost of K-12 health benefits. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5526 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundFor investments in privately-managed funds, financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the UW is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act if disclosure would reasonably be expected to result in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5527 2009–10 |
U of W publ wrks contractingAuthorizes the board of regents of the University of Washington to enter into any number of contracts with one or more persons, companies, or entities for the planning, design, renovation, erection, remodeling, demolition, or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5563 2009–10 |
Health employee labor hoursIn addition to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists may not be required to work overtime. The exception to the overtime prohibition... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5652 2009–10 |
Motorcycle toll ratesRequires a reduction in toll rates charged to motorcycles. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5661 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5662 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows certain health care coverage deductions from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5666 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsPFDs must create a competitive solicitation process for personal service contracts of $65,000 or more. The PFD must establish this process by resolution, and at a minimum the process must include the following: Notice. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5755 2009–10 |
Alt healthcare practitionersDeclares that all individuals should be permitted to enter into a health profession unless there is an overwhelming need for the state to protect the interests of the public by restricting entry into the profession and, if... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5794 2009–10 |
Pharmacy payment audit progModifies provisions regarding the department of social and health services' audit program for pharmacy payments. Provides that section 2 of the act applies retroactively to audits commenced by the department of social and... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5896 2009–10 |
Innovation grant authorityThe Washington Innovation Grant Authority (the authority) is created as an instrumentality of the state to provide grants to persons who have previously received LSDFA or other technology development grants. These grants can... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5897 2009–10 |
Technology discovery fundDeclares that promoting the development of new technologies is a fundamental purpose of state government. Declares it to be a clear public purpose and governmental function to promote technological advances through... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5898 2009–10 |
Health care councilThe Washington State Apple Health Community Care Council is created within DSHS. The Secretary of DSHS or designee and the administrator of the HCA are co-chairs for the council. The council also includes four members of the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5905 2009–10 |
Day care facility licensingRequires the department of early learning to convene a review panel at the written request of a licensee if the licensee: (1) Receives a facility licensing compliance agreement and requests a review of the agreement within... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5942 2009–10 |
Taxation of newspapersThe B&O tax rate for persons who print and publish newspapers or who just publish newspapers is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent. The act expires on July 1, 2015. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5956 2009–10 |
Animal ID systemVoluntary participation in any state or national animal identification program must be obtained with informed written consent. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5996 2009–10 |
Motor vehicles/B & O tx rateReduces the business and occupation tax rate until July 1, 2024, for retailers, wholesalers, and service providers of motor vehicles. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6006 2009–10 |
OASI fund and accountThe administrative expenses of the OASI program are paid from the OASI Revolving Fund rather than the General Fund-Local. All such administrative costs must be recovered by contributions from participating employers and employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6010 2009–10 |
Green source of wood fiberGreen source of wood fiber is defined to mean a Washington forest product produced in compliance with forest practices rules. It does not include any wood from a forest land owner who has been found to have committed an... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6040 2009–10 |
I-5/Columbia River projectAuthorizes the use of state transportation funds for the I-5/Columbia river crossing/Vancouver project only if Clark county residents approve a ballot measure that supports certain related projects and purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6045 2009–10 |
Retirement system proposalThe Office of the State Actuary (OSA), with assistance of the Department of Retirement Systems, must develop a proposal for a new defined contribution plan for public employees. The plan would replace the PERS, TRS, and SERS... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |