Sharon Nelson
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2017–18
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96
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
743
Bills co-sponsored
7,610
Recorded votes
2.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1754 2009–10 |
Continuity of child careMakes legislative findings and declares an intent to promote continuity of care for children in lower-income families. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1763 2009–10 |
Higher ed admissions processProvides that if the legislature reduces or does not increase enrollments over the previous biennium as specified in the omnibus appropriations act, or if the institutions of higher education reduce enrollment for any academic... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1766 2009–10 |
Lawful source of incomeProhibits discrimination based on a person's lawful source of income in real estate transactions. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1772 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle purchasesProtects consumers in the purchase of motor vehicles. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1773 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyRequires a landlord who plans to terminate a periodic tenancy without cause to provide at least 30 days notice if the tenant has resided in the dwelling for less than 12 months, and at least 60 days notice if the tenant has... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1775 2009–10 |
Limousine carrier regsAllows all cities with a population of 500,000 or more to enter into cooperative agreements to regulate limousines in a manner consistent with state law, including the transfer of fee revenue to offset city enforcement costs. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1797 2009–10 |
Rural & resource lands studyRequires, subject to funding, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center to conduct an examination of trends and policies pertaining to the maintenance of rural and resource lands in Washington . | Scott White (D-46) | 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 |
| HB 1820 2009–10 |
Public health financingDeclares an intent to help provide local health jurisdictions with a more stable dedicated funding system by authorizing local option revenue sources and creating a single account through which all state funding for public... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1829 2009–10 |
Finan services intermediaryEstablishes the Financial Services Intermediary to improve the ability of low-income individuals to access and use mainstream financial products offered by financial institutions. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1851 2009–10 |
Alternatives to small loansRequires a licensee to provide a disclosure statement that informs a potential small loan borrower about possible alternatives to a small loan. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1881 2009–10 |
Soil and wetland scienceRegulates soil and wetland science professions. Takes effect January 1, 2011. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1890 2009–10 |
Tribal school basic eduRequires the superintendent of public instruction to allocate basic education allocations generated under chapter 28A.150 RCW for students enrolled in tribal schools in the state that are operated by federally recognized... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1891 2009–10 |
Environmental reviewIncorporates an analysis of a proposed project's impact on human health into the environmental impact statement and detailed statement requirements of the state environmental policy act. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1893 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington Voluntary Retirement Account Program (Program), requiring private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1907 2009–10 |
Mobile home comm/for saleRequires strict compliance with notice provisions when manufactured/mobile home communities are offered for sale. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1908 2009–10 |
Mobile home/landlord-tenantEstablishes new duties for landlords of manufactured/mobile home communities. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1909 2009–10 |
Life incarcerationEliminates the death penalty in favor of life incarceration. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1914 2009–10 |
Community & tech collegesAllows instructional facilities at community and technical colleges financed through Certificates of Participation to be eligible for state maintenance and operations funding. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1915 2009–10 |
Running Start provisionsDeclares an intent to expand participation in the running start program and secure ample support for the continuation of this program. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1941 2009–10 |
Comm college boards/laborChanges membership of the board of trustees for a community college. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1973 2009–10 |
Affordable housing financingCreates the Housing Everyone Financing Tool Program (Program) within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for the purpose of creating financial incentives for qualifying local governments to implement... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2010 2009–10 |
State funds/local projectsBeginning in 2010, the Public Works Board, the Community Economic Revitalization Board, and the Transportation Improvement Board are required to consider whether applicants have adopted polices to reduce greenhouse gas... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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