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 2929 2009–10 |
SR 520 tolling revenue useAllows the proceeds from bonds backed by revenue generated from tolls on the State Route (SR) 520 corridor to be used for any aspect of the SR 520 bridge replacement and the High Occupancy Vehicle Program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3002 2009–10 |
K-12 classified staff/waiverAuthorizes waivers for tuition and services and activities fees for K-12 classified staff. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3035 2009–10 |
Educator performanceDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to create common, statewide models for evaluation criteria and four-level rating systems for classroom teachers and principals, based on specified minimum criteria. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3038 2009–10 |
Education accountabilityRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) annually to identify the persistently lowest-achieving schools in the state, using federal definitions. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3059 2009–10 |
Educator preparation optionsRequires all teacher preparation programs to administer a new evidence-based assessment of teaching effectiveness to all pre-service candidates beginning in 2011-12. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3078 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementBuilds upon existing statewide Puget Sound, coastal, and Columbia river efforts. Augments the marine spatial component of existing plans and improves the coordination among state agencies in the development and implementation... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3104 2009–10 |
Community solar projectsSpecifies that a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that owns a community solar project must apply for the cost-recovery incentive payment on behalf of each of its members. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3164 2009–10 |
Rainwater harvestingReaffirms that households may collect rainwater without a water right. Authorizes the department of ecology to prohibit new systems for the capture, storage, and use of rainwater in a specific locality if it is determined that... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2399 2009–10 |
Solid waste collectionClarifies that operating solid waste collection includes advertising and entering into agreements for services. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2704 2009–10 |
WA main street programMoves the Washington Main Street Program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1527 2009–10 |
Boarding home medicaid ratesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to hold at least one public hearing with at least 30 days notice when it plans to implement an upward or downward adjustment to the daily Medicaid payment rate for... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1815 2009–10 |
Property tax open space progMakes five to 20 acre parcels of land planted in short rotation hardwoods, Christmas trees, vineyards, fruit trees, or other perennial crops eligible for current use valuation if crops are expected to be harvested within seven... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1172 2009–10 |
Development rights transferRequires, subject to the availability of funds, the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to establish a regional transfer of development rights program in the central Puget Sound region. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 474, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| HB 1824 2009–10 |
Concussion mgmt/youth sportsRequires the development and dissemination of information and forms regarding the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, including risk associated with continuing to play. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| HB 1481 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesDirects the Puget Sound Regional Council to seek federal or private funding to develop recommendations regarding development of electric vehicle infrastructure. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1148 2009–10 |
Protection of animalsAllows a court, when issuing a domestic violence protection order, to grant the petitioner exclusive custody and control of any pet and to prohibit the respondent from interfering with the petitioner's efforts to remove the... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1555 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcGives the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department a lien on retainage on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1373 2009–10 |
Children's mental healthEliminates the expiration date for increasing the annual number of office visits available to children needing outpatient mental health therapy in managed care programs and on a fee-for-service basis. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1943 2009–10 |
Early learning workforceDirects the Professional Development Consortium convened by the Department of Early Learning to develop recommendations for a statewide system of preparation and continuing professional development for the early learning and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1225 2009–10 |
Trans systems/fuel tx effectClarifies that all publicly-owned and operated urban passenger transportation systems are exempt from the special fuel tax. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
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