Craig Pridemore
Senator
· Democrat
· District 49
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · Senate · D · LD 492009–10 · Senate · D · LD 492007–08 · Senate · D · LD 492005–06 · Senate · D · LD 49
166
Bills as prime sponsor
37
of those became law
587
Bills co-sponsored
6,185
Recorded votes
3.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5868 2009–10 |
Cemetery & funeral dir brdsThe Funeral and Cemetery Board is created as a consolidation of the Cemetery Board and the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. The board consists of all members of the existing Funeral Directors and Embalmers Board... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5906 2009–10 |
Solar energy wholesalersReducing B&O Rate for Solar Energy Systems and Their Components. Beginning October 1, 2009, the B&O tax for businesses that manufacture or sell at wholesale either (1) solar energy systems using photovoltaic modules; or (2)... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5911 2009–10 |
Tax preferences commissionAdopts the citizen commission for performance measurement of tax preferences' recommendations. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5912 2009–10 |
Supreme court campaignsThe Judicial Elections Reform Act (Act) is created to introduce a voluntary pilot project to provide an alternative source of financing for candidates for the Washington Supreme Court. The Judicial Reform Act Fund (Fund) is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5916 2009–10 |
Broadband deploymentAuthorizes the Department of Information Services (DIS) to oversee implementation of broadband programs and receive federal funding. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5917 2009–10 |
High-speed internet serviceDIS is to 1) create and maintain a geographic information system map of public high-speed internet services in the state, 2) contract with a nongovernmental entity to map private high-speed internet services in the state, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5951 2009–10 |
Voter signature & phone no.Secrecy flaps are not required for return envelopes. The return envelopes, however, must shield the voter's signature and optional telephone number. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5954 2009–10 |
Community facility districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5962 2009–10 |
Newspapers & magazinesBusinesses who are engaged in the business of printing and businesses engaged in the publishing of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals are subject to the B&O tax at the rate of .2904 percent. Businesses who claim the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5972 2009–10 |
Ballot envelope & voter infoProtects certain voter information on envelopes provided for returning a ballot. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5983 2009–10 |
Scope of agency actionsThe Legislature declares its intent that in all future public land management planning decisions, the requirements of the APA will apply. The clause "or other proprietary decision" is removed, therefore narrowing the public... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5994 2009–10 |
Boards and commissionsThe following boards and commissions are eliminated: Advisory Council on Adult Education; Advisory Board of Plumbers; Airport Impact Mitigation Advisory Board; Athletic Training Advisory Committee; Basic Health Advisory... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6001 2009–10 |
State agency quality mgmtAddresses state agency quality management, accountability, and performance systems. Requires all agency assessments under RCW 43.17.390 to be made available for public review on agency web sites or through other easily... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6004 2009–10 |
Salmon recoverySeveral programs and functions relating to salmon recovery are consolidated within the RCO. The GSRO is abolished and its primary duties are transferred to the RCO. Additionally, the RCO must: administer all grant programs... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6005 2009–10 |
State ferry vesselsThe Legislature declares that the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is a major tourist attraction, as well as part of the state's highway system, which generates revenues and maintaining the WSF vessels is vital to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6029 2009–10 |
Energy tax incentivesThe sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment does not apply to the production of petroleum-based fuels that are not biodiesel fuels. Additionally, businesses that are engaged in the manufacturing... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6037 2009–10 |
Dept of licensing oversightRemoves regulatory authority over employment agencies, whitewater river outfitters, sellers of travel, commercial telephone solicitors, camping resorts, and auctioneers from the Department of Licensing. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6069 2009–10 |
Renewable energy incentivesA B&O Tax Credit is Created for Renewable Energy Manufacturing. A credit of 50 percent of capital invested in renewable energy manufacturing expenditures is allowed, up to a maximum credit of $20 million. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6082 2009–10 |
Forest fire protectionThe refund of these annual assessments is eliminated. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6083 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsThe growth management hearings boards are consolidated into one board located in Olympia. The board consists of five members appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6084 2009–10 |
Hunting & fishing licensesThe fees for recreational hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and tags are increased by approximately 20 percent. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6090 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas standards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Revises provisions of the greenhouse gas emissions performance standards under chapter 80.80 RCW (greenhouse gases emissions--baseload electric generation performance standard). | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6215 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6242 2009–10 |
Hazardous waste feesThe threshold for the exemption from annual payment of the Hazardous Waste Generation Fee is increased. Businesses generating hazardous waste are exempt from paying the fee if the value of their products, gross proceeds of... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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