Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Claudia Kauffman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6724 2009–10 |
Shared leave programIncreases the number of days of shared leave an employee may receive from 261 days to 522 days, and permits employers to authorize shared leave use beyond 522 days in extraordinary circumstances. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| SB 6379 2009–10 |
Vehicles & vesselsStreamlines and reorganizes Washington's vehicle and vessel title and registration statutes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6609 2009–10 |
Local govt infrastructureIncreases the total "state contribution" for the Local Revitalization Financing (LRF) program by $1.95 million and dedicates the increase to six named demonstration projects. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6667 2009–10 |
Business assistance programsRequires the Department of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center to prepare a plan by December 1, 2010, to increase access to capital and technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6679 2009–10 |
Export finance assist centerAuthorizes the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center (Center) to make loans or provide loan guarantees to finance export activities for Washington businesses with $200 million or less in annual sales. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6395 2009–10 |
Rights of speech & petitionAllows a party to bring a special motion to strike any claim that is based on an action involving public participation and petition. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 5007 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5010 2009–10 |
CBRNE response programA chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agent is referred to as a CBRNE agent. A CBRNE incident is an incident creating a danger to persons, property, or the environment as a result of spillage,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5034 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaA veteran who is called to active military service from state employment, or employment with any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, is eligible for a 5 percent preference. The requirement that active... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5036 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5048 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentDirects state and local economic and workforce development organizations to coordinate among workforce training priorities, the state's long-term economic development strategy, industry cluster assistance, and entrepreneurial... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5080 2009–10 |
Leave of absence/peace corpsRequires school district boards of directors to grant a leave of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps if certain... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5081 2009–10 |
Disability license platesThe limit is increased on the number of vehicles eligible for special plates. In addition to a placard, persons who qualify for special parking privileges are entitled to receive special license plates for up to two vehicles... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5159 2009–10 |
Fuel excise tax refundsClaims for both motor or special fuel tax refunds from non-highway fuel users are extended to five years from the date the fuel was purchased. All such refund claims would be required to be substantiated by records at the time... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5189 2009–10 |
School employees dismissalClassified employees are immediately terminated by the school district board of directors if they plead guilty to or are convicted of specified felony offenses (including incest, kidnapping, and robbery) and have contact with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5196 2009–10 |
State-financed care/needsFinds that: (1) Through the medicaid program, state and federal government fund long-term care, mental health, and medical services for many elderly persons and people with disabilities; and (2) A significant portion of these... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5209 2009–10 |
Civil commitment witnessesA victim of a person against whom the state initiates civil commitment proceedings as a sexually violent predator may additionally apply for funds for counseling to address distress arising from participation in the civil... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5237 2009–10 |
Three-year baccalaureate degProvides that the public universities and The Evergreen State College may develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow academically qualified students to obtain a degree in three years without attending summer... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5259 2009–10 |
Com & tech college employeesA community or technical college's board of trustees may provide additional compensation to academic employees which exceeds that provided by the Legislature. The language specifying that provisions pertaining to salary... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5260 2009–10 |
Student incentive programsThe high school graduation requirement that students must obtain a CAA by meeting the state standard on the high school WASL is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5266 2009–10 |
Dependency and terminationAt the shelter care hearing on a dependency petition, the court must inquire into what services, including housing services or assistance, were provided to the family to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child.... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5279 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5283 2009–10 |
Nonfunctioning wirelessThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5300 2009–10 |
Housing trust fundFor both the AHP and the HAP, legislative appropriations from capital bond proceeds may be used for CTED’s administrative costs directly related to projects. The general cap on the use of HAP and AHP funds for CTED’s... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |