Shelly Short
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2025–26
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127
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
928
Bills co-sponsored
12,326
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2424 2009–10 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenCreates a new offense for Viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 2603 2009–10 |
Small businesses/complianceRequires agencies to provide small businesses with a copy of the state law or agency rule being violated and to allow a period of at least two business days for the small business to correct the violation before a fine, a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2925 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesRequires certain cities with hydroelectric or other electricity generating projects located in another county to provide financial compensation to that county for negative impacts resulting from such generating facilities or projects. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 1876 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans/donationsProvides retailers the authority to collect voluntary donations from patrons to be deposited in the newly created Disabled Veterans Assistance Account. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1019 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1026 2009–10 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires a driver's license or identicard applicant to provide the department of licensing with documentation that the applicant is a United States citizen or that the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1056 2009–10 |
Annual property revaluationsChanges the schedule for revaluation of taxable real property. Requires the department of revenue to assist any county assessor requesting assistance in the valuation of industrial property estimated to exceed twenty-five... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1233 2009–10 |
TANFRequires a process for periodic urinalysis drug testing be included in the individual responsibility plan for a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) when chemical dependence is the reason for the the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1247 2009–10 |
Sexual depictions of minorsDeclares that due to the changing nature of technology, offenders are now able to access child pornography in different ways, including in ways that may not constitute possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1265 2009–10 |
Limited outdoor burningAllows burning of organic debris on the first and third Saturdays in November in an urban growth area unless prohibited by the county or prevented because of air quality conditions. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1305 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationDisqualifies an individual from unemployment compensation benefits beginning with the first day of the calendar week in which the individual has been discharged due to absence from work resulting from either a violation of law... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1306 2009–10 |
Open range laws on pub landsPermits the owner of livestock to allow his or her livestock to run at large without prior written permission on land owned or managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, unless the land is located in a stock restricted... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1334 2009–10 |
Columbia and Snake riversDefines "conservation operation and maintenance savings" to include certain present or future water savings. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1354 2009–10 |
Damage caused by wildlifeExpands the wildlife damage crop compensation program to include damage done to livestock by cougars, wolves, and bears. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1367 2009–10 |
License plate retention feeEliminates the vehicle license plate retention fee. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1368 2009–10 |
License plate replacementRemoves the requirement for Department of Licensing to have a mandatory replacement of license plates. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1403 2009–10 |
Traffic signals/motorcyclesRequires vehicle-activated traffic control devices to routinely and reliably detect motorcycles and bicycles. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1458 2009–10 |
Fiscal notesProvides that before either house of the legislature may vote on final passage on a bill that if enacted into law would increase either state government expenditures or local government expenditures or would increase or... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1489 2009–10 |
Water resource managementDeclares that the Legislature finds that effective water resource management and a stable livestock industry are vital to the economic and environmental well-being of the state. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1610 2009–10 |
Biomass energyCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for biomass energy powered generation facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1613 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionRequires the Director of the Washington Department of Agriculture to appoint inspectors to examine and inspect meat food products, facilities, and containers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1654 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or any other bill that implements an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill and is effective for the same period as such... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1655 2009–10 |
Balanced legislative budgetProhibits the legislature from appropriating an amount from any account for any fiscal period that is in excess of the estimated amount of revenues and resources to that account for that fiscal period as of the date the budget... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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