Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2615 2009–10 |
Initiatives & referenda/feesIncreases the filing fee for initiative and referendum petitions to $250. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2618 2009–10 |
Regulation of urban streetsAuthorizes cities and towns to establish a jurisdiction-wide street maintenance utility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2619 2009–10 |
Electronic signaling devicesRequires a person who engages in mountain climbing or takes organized groups mountain climbing to carry an electronic signaling device. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2645 2009–10 |
Tax preferencesModifies provisions relating to tax preferences. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2647 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual who was in part-time work may not be denied unemployment benefits solely because he or she seeks only part-time work. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2648 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance ratesModifies certain provisions of the unemployment insurance system for delinquent employers. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2673 2009–10 |
Durable medical equipmentRequires inclusion of the sales tax or use tax calculation in the plan payment on medical insurance plans issued on or after January 1, 2011, that include coverage for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2685 2009–10 |
Puget Sound partnershipAllows the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council to enter into, amend, and terminate contracts with nonprofit organizations, as well as establish nonprofit organizations. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2688 2009–10 |
Beer and wine tastingAllows grocery stores to offer beer and wine tasting. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2696 2009–10 |
Col. river salmonid fisheryRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a legislative proposal that would authorize a permit-only commercial salmonid fishery in the lower portion of the Columbia River promoting the harvest of hatchery-origin... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2700 2009–10 |
Sole source state contractsRequires any person or business entity that is awarded a sole source contract from a state agency of a certain amount in a twelve-month period, to file a report with the public disclosure commission detailing contributions... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2703 2009–10 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides certain protections for a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2751 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college trusteesRequires that all community college Boards of Trustees include at least one member from labor. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2780 2009–10 |
Traffic safety camerasModifies the process by which a registered owner may challenge an infraction generated by an automated traffic safety camera to limit a court's ability to require further action when a registered owner states that the vehicle... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2793 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships and same-sex couples in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2797 2009–10 |
Mineral severance taxAuthorizes the legislative body of any county, by ordinance, to impose an excise tax upon the privilege of severing minerals from the land or waters within the county. Creates the county severance taxation account. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2800 2009–10 |
Holding two elected officesProhibits a person who holds a city-elected office, town-elected office, or county-elected office for which he or she receives compensation from simultaneously holding an elected state or legislative office for which he or she... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2815 2009–10 |
Chiropractic service/paymentRepeals the expiration of the fair payment for chiropractic services requirement. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2833 2009–10 |
Aerospace tax incentivesRequires aerospace tax incentive claimants to periodically reaffirm their commitment to the economic well-being of Washington. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2865 2009–10 |
Offenders with disabilitiesExpands the jurisdiction of the mental health court to expressly include offenders who have intellectual or developmental disabilities or who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2905 2009–10 |
Discharge of vulnerableCreates a statutory scheme for the implementation of a statewide plan to ensure that persons leaving state custody, care, or supervision are provided with services for obtaining housing. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2906 2009–10 |
Housing trust fund programAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $100,340,000 in general obligation bonds for the purpose of providing funds for the Housing Trust Fund at the Department of Commerce. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2908 2009–10 |
Transportation cost-benefitClarifies existing responsibilities related to the operation of an efficient statewide transportation system. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2911 2009–10 |
Complete streets grant progrRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to establish a Complete Streets Grant Program. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |