Christine Rolfes
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2023–24
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270
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,331
Bills co-sponsored
12,075
Recorded votes
1.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1470 2009–10 |
Purple heart recipientsAuthorizes the department of licensing to issue a purple heart special license plate that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates,... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1476 2009–10 |
Rights of crime victimsRequires the presiding officer to inquire about the presence of victims during a criminal proceeding and to read a statement about crime victims' rights. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1491 2009–10 |
Vehicle passing peds & bikesRequires vehicles passing bicyclists and pedestrians to pass at a distance of no less than three feet. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1528 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsProhibits an employer from requiring an employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, respond to, or participate in any communication relating to political or religious matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1537 2009–10 |
Emer responses to propertyRequires a municipal agency, a county agency, the Washington state patrol, and a fire protection district to notify a property owner of its response to an emergency on property titled in the owner's name within twenty-four... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1554 2009–10 |
L & I stop work ordersAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries to issue a stop-work order against a contractor or electrician employer if the employer has failed to secure industrial insurance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1558 2009–10 |
K-12 programs FTE enrollmentChanges the calculation for full-time equivalent student enrollments used for selected school funding allocations from a current year enrollment count to a three-year rolling average, effective the 2009-10 school year. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1581 2009–10 |
Mobile home park closuresRequires landlords of manufactured/mobile home communities to give tenants two years notice of closure or conversion of a manufactured/mobile home community. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1582 2009–10 |
Manufctured/mobile home commCreates a property tax exemption for manufactured/mobile home communities. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1594 2009–10 |
Environmental cleanup grantsProvides up to 10, two-year scholarships to students who major in a program of study leading to an environmental career in the cleanup of hazardous substances at contaminated facilities. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1607 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... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1612 2009–10 |
Pregnancy prevention progsDeclares an intent to help people protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease through programs that are evidence-based, economical, and consistent with RCW 28A.300.475 (the state's healthy... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | 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 1625 2009–10 |
For hire vehiclesFinds that taxicab, limousine, and other for hire vehicle operators are at significant risk of injury due to work-related accidents or work-related crimes that may not be covered by standard vehicle insurance policies. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1634 2009–10 |
ArchitectsModifies and makes various technical edits and clarifications to the seal and sign provisions, corporate practice and registration requirements, definitions, exemptions to registration as an architect, the application... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1635 2009–10 |
Lakes mgmt strategic planFinds that: (1) Freshwater lakes are vital to the state's economy and environment, and serve as a source of recreational and scenic enjoyment; (2) Currently more than two hundred lakes, or twenty-five percent of the publicly... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1636 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterFinds that: (1) Phosphorus loading of surface waters can stimulate the growth of weeds and algae. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1652 2009–10 |
Ferry vessel constructionEliminates a requirement that ferry vessels that can carry up to 100 autos must be built in Washington. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1691 2009–10 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAllows local air authorities or the Department of Ecology to prohibit the use of non-certified solid fuel burning devices under certain circumstances as a measure to meet and maintain air quality standards in an attainment plan . | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1729 2009–10 |
Legislative web sitesCreates an exception to the State Ethics Law to allow internet links on official legislative websites to non-legislative websites and materials. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1738 2009–10 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a program for public financing for the office of Supreme Court Justice. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| 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 1747 2009–10 |
Built environment pollutionThe council must adopt state energy codes that require homes and buildings constructed from 2013 through 2031 to incrementally move towards a 70 percent reduction in energy use by 2031. If economic, technical, or process... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 |
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