Debbie Regala
Senator
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2011–12
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245
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,437
Bills co-sponsored
14,230
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6414 2009–10 |
Offender registrationSpecifies the time frames within which persons convicted of sex and kidnapping offenses must register with law enforcement. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| SB 6673 2009–10 |
Bail practices task forceEstablishes a work group within existing resources to study and make recommendations regarding bail practices and procedures. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| SB 6403 2009–10 |
Vulnerable studentsRecognizes the financial cost of dropouts and the need for the development of a collaborative infrastructure at the local, regional, and state levels between systems that serve vulnerable students. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 243, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6696 2009–10 |
Education reformProvides authority and specifies a process for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education to implement an accountability system that recognizes successful schools and requires certain... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6345 2009–10 |
Wireless communicationsProhibits the holder of either an intermediate driver's license or an instruction permit from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 6561 2009–10 |
Juvenile offender recordsAllows a juvenile to petition the court to seal his or her records if the juvenile has been adjudicated for a class A felony that is not a sex offense; the juvenile must have spent five years in the community without... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 5543 2009–10 |
Mercury reductionEstablishes a producer-financed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6202 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsPermits a financial institution, including a broker-dealer or investment adviser, to refuse to disburse funds from the account of a vulnerable adult or a suspected perpetrator of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6340 2009–10 |
Forensic investigation councExpands the Forensic Investigations Council from 12 to 13 members. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6346 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesAllows a person to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) or medium-speed electric vehicle (MEV) on city and county streets and county roads in San Juan County with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (mph) or less. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6337 2009–10 |
Inmate savings accountsPermits an inmate to use his or her personal inmate savings account to pay for accredited postsecondary educational expenses and approved re-entry activities that promote successful community reintegration while he or she is... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6887 2009–10 |
Long-term care workersDelays the implementation dates for long-term care worker training and certification. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5026 2009–10 |
DNA identification samplesExpands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system to include information from all adults convicted pursuant to a plea agreement if the original charge was a crime for which samples are currently collected upon... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5027 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe motor vehicle fuel tax handling loss deduction is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5099 2009–10 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2014, all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue provides guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5133 2009–10 |
Juvenile case records accessThe Washington State Center for Court Research (WSCCR), part of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), is permitted to maintain a research copy of all juvenile court records, including diversion and truancy records.... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5141 2009–10 |
Juvenile offender programsRequires the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish pilot programs to promote, using incentive as motivation, increased participation and success in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5142 2009–10 |
Convicted persons/employmentIn determining whether a criminal conviction is related to a profession or business licensed by DOL, the department must consider: the nature and seriousness of the crime; the relationship of the crime to the purposes for... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5143 2009–10 |
Emer medical care & servicesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5145 2009–10 |
Sexually explicit conductRevises the definition of "sexually explicit conduct." | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5146 2009–10 |
Judgments against offendersIf an offender is sentenced to total confinement, interest on restitution owed by the offender accrues throughout the period of confinement, until payment. However, while in total confinement, interest on financial obligations... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5167 2009–10 |
Certificate of dischargeIssuance of a certificate of discharge does not affect, and is not prevented by, an order that excludes or prohibits the offender from having contact with a specified person or business, or coming within a set distance of any... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5168 2009–10 |
First-class school districtsThe provisions of RCW 29.13.060 are reenacted and recodified within chapter 29A.04 RCW. The act is retroactive and must be applied from July 1, 2004. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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