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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5116 2009–10 |
Official state nickname"The Evergreen State" is designated as the official nickname of the state of Washington. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5118 2009–10 |
Biofuel definitionThe definition of "biodiesel fuel" in state renewable fuel standards is revised to include diesel fuel substitutes produced from nonfossil renewable resources that meet registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5137 2009–10 |
Renewable energy resourcesChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic digester, and black liquors derived from algae. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5158 2009–10 |
Wine & beer at gift centerThe Legislative Gift Center may sell, for off-premise consumption, wine and beer produced in Washington. Wine and beer sold by the gift center must be sold for personal use to individuals 21 years of age or older, and have... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5161 2009–10 |
Tidal and wave energyIncluding Tidal, Wave, and Geothermal Power in the Sales and Use Tax Exemption Relating to Renewable Power . The exemption from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5194 2009–10 |
Energy prk electricity generIf an EFSEC certificate holder transfers all or a portion of a site to an energy park, EFSEC must amend the site certification agreement to release those portions of the site that are transferred. "Energy park" is defined as... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5198 2009–10 |
Public utility tax creditsCreating a Cost-Recovery Incentive Program for Solar Hot Water Heaters . Starting July 1, 2009, an electric or gas utility may provide a rebate to its retail customers for the costs of installing solar water heating systems in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5210 2009–10 |
Promotional prize advrtisingA seller is prohibited from billing or charging a person for unsolicited goods or services. This prohibition does not apply to telemarketers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5235 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesNumerous changes are made to the provisions of the Act in the bases for a claim, the warranty period, the application of the Act to motorcycles, circumstances related to modifications of a vehicle by a dealer, the arbitration... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5242 2009–10 |
Leaving work voluntarilyDetermines good faith for qualifying for unemployment compensation benefits when leaving work voluntarily. Provides that the act applies to claims with an effective date on or after the effective date of the act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5243 2009–10 |
L & I rule adoption & reviewDeclares an intent to begin with the department of labor and industries to institute a moratorium on adopting new rules and launching a thorough review of the necessity and effectiveness of the current rules. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5274 2009–10 |
Damage caused by wildlifeIn addition to crop damage compensation, DFW may distribute money to reimburse the owner of commercial livestock for livestock killed or injured by predatory wildlife, including bears, wolves, and cougars. The term "commercial... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5280 2009–10 |
Energy independence actAllowing Conservation to Meet Eligible Renewable Resource Targets . Conservation achieved in excess of a biennial target may be used to meet an eligible renewable resource target. A qualifying utility may not claim as... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5345 2009–10 |
Renewable energyChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" organic byproducts of pulping process, wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5371 2009–10 |
Parent-taught driver's eduAuthorizes the director of the department of licensing to: (1) Review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home; and (2) Charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5382 2009–10 |
Mouse and rat trapsThis bill would exempt any trap used to capture old world and new world rats and mice from the definition of a body-gripping trap. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5389 2009–10 |
Animal trappingAuthorizes the fish and wildlife commission to manage the trapping of wild animals in Washington. Requires a person to possess a department-issued Washington trapping license in order to lawfully trap wild animals in the state. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5390 2009–10 |
Radioactive waste cleanupDeclares an intent to ensure that the radioactive waste cleanup business and occupation tax classification applies to all activities funded by the United States department of energy's environmental management budget and that... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5403 2009–10 |
Malt beverage distr & prodRequires successor distributors of malt beverages to compensate distributors whose rights to distribute a brand have been terminated, cancelled, or not renewed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5412 2009–10 |
Saltwater algae controlCreates a new appropriated Saltwater Algae Control Account to receive funds from the annual boat registration fee. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5451 2009–10 |
Pipeline safety feesPermits the Utilities and Transportation Commission to set the pipeline safety fees amount each year on a date established by administrative rule. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5462 2009–10 |
Workers' comp benefitsSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5463 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation if the employer establishes that he or she acted in good faith and conformity with and reliance on a rule related to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5464 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance fundsLimits expenditures from industrial insurance funds. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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