Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1752 2009–10 |
Election proceduresRequires that major party observers be allowed close enough to the election workers and process to provide meaningful monitoring. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1753 2009–10 |
Filing report to leg & govRequires that all reports to the Legislature and to the Governor be submitted electronically. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1783 2009–10 |
Legislative youth adv councEliminates the expiration of the legislative youth advisory council. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1786 2009–10 |
Independent contractorCreates a test for determining when a person is an independent contractor not entitled to the prevailing wage, which is substantially similar to the test used for workers' compensation and unemployment purposes. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1798 2009–10 |
Voter registrationAuthorizes voters to register up to and on the day of a primary, special election or general election. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1813 2009–10 |
Graduation & reengagementEstablishes graduation and re-engagement goals for the year 2020. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1814 2009–10 |
Farm labor contractingModifies the state Farm Labor Contractor Act, including provisions on licensing, bonding, duties and prohibited acts, and nondiscrimination. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1817 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemDeclares that the purpose of the act is to establish a new funding system for the state's public schools. Over the next six years the state will provide adequate resources for school districts to maintain educational programs... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1819 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsCreates criteria for the cap of carbon emissions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1837 2009–10 |
Public works subcontractorsAdds new requirements relating to substitution of subcontractors by a prime contractor for public works bids. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1864 2009–10 |
Air pollution control/incomeExempts a component city or town with a population of 1,000 or fewer located wholly within a federally recognized Indian reservation from the liability for payment of supplemental income to a local air pollution control authority. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1881 2009–10 |
Soil and wetland scienceRegulates soil and wetland science professions. Takes effect January 1, 2011. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1890 2009–10 |
Tribal school basic eduRequires the superintendent of public instruction to allocate basic education allocations generated under chapter 28A.150 RCW for students enrolled in tribal schools in the state that are operated by federally recognized... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1893 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington Voluntary Retirement Account Program (Program), requiring private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1901 2009–10 |
Health sciences & servicesAuthorizes the creation of a second Health Sciences and Services Authority (Authority). | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1909 2009–10 |
Life incarcerationEliminates the death penalty in favor of life incarceration. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1912 2009–10 |
Sexually violent predatorsExtends the state’s authority to pre-empt and supersede local plans, development, regulations, permitting and inspection requirements, and all other laws necessary to enable the Department of Social and Health Services... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1916 2009–10 |
UW & WSU public works contrGrants the University of Washington and Washington State University specific statutory authority to enter into public works contracts following procedures as established by their respective boards of regents whenever the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1918 2009–10 |
Physical therapyAllows a physical therapist to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation. Requires a physical therapist to submit to the secretary of the department of... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1920 2009–10 |
Public employees/meetingsAllows state employees under the state ethics laws to attend informational and educational meetings on legislative issues with legislators and other elected officials held in public facilities. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1927 2009–10 |
Car dealer damage disclosureProhibits a dealer, in the sale or transfer of a new or previously unregistered motor vehicle to a purchaser or transferee, including another dealer, to fail to disclose in writing to the purchaser or transferee any damage... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1965 2009–10 |
Employees/sensory disabilityDirects the Department of Personnel to adopt rules that authorize state agencies to provide allowances to employees with sensory disabilities who must attend training necessary to obtain a new service animal. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1968 2009–10 |
Preventing animal crueltyRevises prevention of animal cruelty provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1993 2009–10 |
Using two fishing polesAllows the use of two fishing poles per fishing license holder for use on selected state waters. Requires license holders to purchase a two-pole stamp for a fee of ten dollars to use a second pole. Directs proceeds from the... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |