Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2240 2009–10 |
4-year higher ed presidentsAuthorizes the board of trustees or the board of regents, as applicable, of the four-year institutions of higher education to set the compensation of the president of the four-year institution of higher education. However, any... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2283 2009–10 |
Data centers/rural countiesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for 50 percent of the state sales tax on server equipment, and temperature, climate, and power infrastructure for use in a computer data center located in a rural county. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | 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 2382 2009–10 |
Taxation of moist snuffChanges the moist snuff tax from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2394 2009–10 |
State govt and Indian tribesDirects state agencies to enhance and formalize working relationships with Indian tribes through collaboration and consultation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2404 2009–10 |
Group life insuranceCreates a new type of group that may be offered group life insurance. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2418 2009–10 |
Signature petitionsClarifies that signature petitions for initiatives and referenda are not public records until after completion of verification and canvass of signatures. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2431 2009–10 |
At-risk children/basic educDeclares legislative intent to create a program of early learning for at-risk children to be included in the program of basic education and tasks a working group to develop the program parameters. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2482 2009–10 |
Legal unions/other statesProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2487 2009–10 |
Deferred prosecution costsIncreases the maximum costs for administering a deferred prosecution agreement from $150 to $250. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2563 2009–10 |
Port districts/shelterAuthorizes port districts to provide funding, property, and other port resources to assist local governmental or nonprofit entities in the development and maintenance of shelter or housing for homeless or low-income persons. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2567 2009–10 |
Zoos & aquariums/excise taxExempts metropolitan park districts and nonprofit organizations that operate publicly-owned, accredited zoos from the business and occupation tax. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2584 2009–10 |
Comm & tech college facultyRequires that nontenured faculty members whose contracts are not renewed be provided with the reasons for the nonrenewal and a process to challenge the nonrenewal. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2586 2009–10 |
Kindergarten outreachPermits the State Board of Education to utilize the waiver process to count kindergarten outreach for up to 5 percent of the required instructional hours for kindergarten students. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2607 2009–10 |
Postretirement teachingProvides an exception to postretirement employment restrictions for retirees teaching in high-demand subjects. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2616 2009–10 |
School district reorg planCreates the commission on statewide school district reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan for the reorganization of Washington school districts for adoption by the legislature. Requires the joint... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2636 2009–10 |
Money transmittersRequires persons or entities that sell, issue, or act as an intermediary for open loop stored value payment devices to be licensed as money transmitters. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2741 2009–10 |
Infant & toddler programTransfers responsibility for the administration of the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Department of Early Learning (DEL), effective July 1, 2010. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2756 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsDeducts medigap and other medicare supplement insurance premiums from the income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2774 2009–10 |
Traffic infractions/deathAddresses traffic infractions where the conduct is a proximate cause of death, great bodily harm, or substantial bodily injury. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2778 2009–10 |
Domestic violenceMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2795 2009–10 |
Water-sewer distr assumptionRegulates water-sewer district assumptions. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2864 2009–10 |
Wrongful conviction claimsCreates a civil cause of action to address the unique situation faced by those who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2868 2009–10 |
School district biddingAllows competitively bid purchases or public works to be awarded to any responsible bidder submitting a bid within 5 percent of the lowest responsive bid. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2904 2009–10 |
Education ombudsmanAuthorizes the Office of the Education Ombudsman to seek and accept public and private funds and spend them, along with any associated income, according to their terms and without appropriation. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |