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 5329 2009–10 |
Companion animal spay/neuterThe companion animal spay and neuter assistance program is established to provide for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income people. Additionally, the program will fund the spay or neutering of feral... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5330 2009–10 |
State boundary bridgeRequires the department of transportation, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the purpose of constructing a state boundary bridge, to issue a request for proposals to interested parties who meet certain... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5347 2009–10 |
Hospital charity careRevises hospital charity care provisions. Requires each hospital to provide notice to patients of its charity care policies. Requires the department of health to develop model language that hospitals must use to satisfy the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5361 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenThe Legislature intends to maintain its current commitment to provide free meals to hungry low-income students in public schools and to phase in free school lunches to all low-income students at all grade levels. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5387 2009–10 |
Traffic signals/motorcyclesFinds that: (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington to provide for the safe and efficient use of public roads and highways by all types of vehicles that are authorized to use these roads and highways; (2) Many existing... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5390 2009–10 |
Radioactive waste cleanupDeclares an intent to ensure that the radioactive waste cleanup business and occupation tax classification applies to all activities funded by the United States department of energy's environmental management budget and that... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5430 2009–10 |
Water discharge feesEcology may charge an annual fee to municipalities for domestic wastewater facility permits of up to 18 cents per month per residence or residential equivalent that is contributing to the wastewater system. Ecology is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5432 2009–10 |
Local services levy limitsEffective with taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter, a county governing authority may impose a tax for developmental disabilities or mental health services up to a total of 2.5 cents of its property tax levy... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5445 2009–10 |
Local govt facilitiesIf the purpose of the lift is for bonds to be issued to pay for facilities to be used for public health, safety, or justice purposes, then the lift is limited to six years. If prevailing rates for comparable space are not... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5459 2009–10 |
Graduation multiple measuresAn additional way is created for students to graduate from high school without achieving a CAA or CIA. Beginning with the class of 2010, students can choose to complete five components: obtain a GPA in courses required by the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5475 2009–10 |
Econ development planningCounties planning under the GMA must complete the economic development element of their comprehensive plan by June 30, 2010. They may direct the ADO they choose for the county to use its state-supplied resources to complete a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5477 2009–10 |
Grandparent visitation rightRecognizes that the recent Washington state supreme court decision in In re Parentage of C.A.M.A. reaffirmed that Washington's grandparent visitation statutes are unconstitutional. Declares an intent to bring the law in line... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5485 2009–10 |
Reclaimed water systemsAuthorizes water-sewer districts to develop and operate systems for water reclamation. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5503 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterAfter January 1, 2011, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5518 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5523 2009–10 |
Pub retiremt benefits/courtsA member of PERS Plan 1, 2, or 3 who is employed by the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, a superior court, a district court, or a municipal court as a court commissioner may elect to accrue an enhanced benefit for periods of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5544 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveWhen planning under the GMA, local governments' conditions on rezoning and permit decisions may be used, in addition to development regulations, to expand affordable housing incentive programs through residential, commercial,... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5553 2009–10 |
Econ development/innovationAdds specific technology commercialization tasks to the Washington Technology Center's (WTC) existing responsibilities, contingent on funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5557 2009–10 |
Tax preferences commissionThe standard B&O radio and broadcast deduction for network, national, and regional advertising income will be based on a DOR study to establish the out-of-state audience computed as a ratio. The first study must be completed... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5563 2009–10 |
Health employee labor hoursIn addition to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists may not be required to work overtime. The exception to the overtime prohibition... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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