Eric Oemig
Senator
· Democrat
· District 45
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · Senate · D · LD 452007–08 · Senate · D · LD 45
79
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
252
Bills co-sponsored
3,333
Recorded votes
2.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6683 2009–10 |
Electronic renewal noticesEvery state agency is required to implement processes to send all renewal notices to customers via electronic means by July 1, 2012. Every state agency must allow customers to opt for a physical notice in lieu of, or in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6740 2009–10 |
K-12 education policyThe Legislature finds that public schools have been increasingly relying on excess property tax levies, which are not a dependable and regular source of financing. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6760 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationSets forth in statute numeric values in the prototypical school funding formula adopted in 2009, for average class size, allocations of building-level staff, supplemental instruction for categorical programs, central office... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6761 2009–10 |
Quality education councilThe recommendations of the QEC are implemented, except for those addressing the details and enhancements of the baseline values of the prototypical school funding formula, and the recommendation addressing the program of early... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6786 2009–10 |
Restructuring state govtThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6796 2009–10 |
Automatic teller fees/B&O txGross income of a financial institution from ATM access fees or surcharges that are above $1.50 are subject to a B&O tax surcharge, based on a sliding scale. Gross income from access fees or surcharges above $1.50 but below... | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6807 2009–10 |
Persons w/mental disordersRequires the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for all persons receiving services from regional support networks and all licensed service providers under the community mental health... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6851 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncrease in Hazardous Substance Tax. Beginning June 1, 2010, the Hazardous Substance Tax rate is increased from 0.7 percent to 2.0 percent. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6853 2009–10 |
Tax preferences T.O.The bill is introduced as a title only. This act must be known and cited as the legislative review of tax preferences act of 2010. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6873 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesEstablishing minimum nexus standards; | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5539 2009–10 |
County investment expensesEstablishes new provisions for the administration of county investment pools. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 553, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5889 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to notice and reporting by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and school districts, and required actions by school districts in the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 556, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5410 2009–10 |
Online learningDefines multi-district online provider and requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to adopt criteria and a process for approving and rescinding approval of them. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 542, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5688 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... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5574 2009–10 |
Consumer data in vehiclesRequires a notification or insert in the owner's manual of a vehicle, a subscription service agreement, or a product manual of the existence of any recording device that preserves or records data collected by sensors or... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5973 2009–10 |
Student achievement gapCreates an Achievement Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee to develop an implementation plan and recommend strategies to close the achievement gap to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 468, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5359 2009–10 |
Identifying marks on ballotsPermits ballots signed by voters to be counted. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5649 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency/buildingsAuthorizes the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program to implement grants for pilot programs providing community-wide energy efficiency upgrades. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5270 2009–10 |
Voter registrationUpdates and revises the state voter registration laws. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5531 2009–10 |
Consumer protection actChanges the maximum amount of treble damages allowed in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) claim to $25,000. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5414 2009–10 |
Assessments and curriculaArticulates legislative intent about the principles, components, and design of the statewide student assessment system, and directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) to begin... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 310, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5547 2009–10 |
Care provider respite careAllows respite services to a family member who takes the place of a parent if the family member resides with, is the primary care giver, and provides personal care in the home to an adult with developmental disabilities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5738 2009–10 |
OSPI review of complianceDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review school district reporting requirements and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding which reports should be discontinued, which should be... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5580 2009–10 |
School impact feesExtends, from six to 10 years, the amount of time that local governments have to expend or encumber impact fees collected for school facilities. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| SB 5599 2009–10 |
Electing US pres by pop voteThe awarding of Washington State electoral votes will be to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in the country as a whole. This act only goes into effect when states, which possess a majority of the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)