Brian Hatfield
Senator
· Democrat
· District 19
· most recent term 2015–16
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184
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
1,478
Bills co-sponsored
14,458
Recorded votes
0.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5442 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefSales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5489 2009–10 |
Retiremnt sys plan 2 membersModifies provisions relevant to participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5490 2009–10 |
Post-retirement employmentRevises eligibility requirements for postretirement employment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5505 2009–10 |
Renewable energyThe definition of "renewable resources" used for utility resource planning, which classifies all electricity generated by water as "renewable," replaces renewable energy definitions in the following: the Fuel Mix Disclosure... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5506 2009–10 |
Child care providersBeginning with the 2017-19 biennium, DSHS must adjust child care subsidies to make them equal to or greater than 75 percent of the actual charges of providing child care in a child care center. The Office of Financial... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5517 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionA state meat and poultry inspection program is established for Washington State that is to be at least equal to those requirements imposed under federal law. Meat food products inspected and passed under this chapter may be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5647 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progThe initiating entities, consisting of the county boards of commissioners within the planning area, the city council of the largest Washington city in the planning area, the largest water user in the planning area, and all... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5657 2009–10 |
Guardians ad litemThe provisions allowing the court to find good cause to not appoint a GAL are removed. The provision permitting the appointment of an attorney for the child to suffice as a GAL is also removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5658 2009–10 |
Chinese & Spanish languagesCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program. Expires July 1, 2011. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5678 2009–10 |
Milk products as animal foodModifies various provisions of the state Milk and Milk Products for Animal Food Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5679 2009–10 |
Family and medical leaveRevises family and medical leave provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5681 2009–10 |
Top two primary electionsElections laws are updated to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the top-two primary system. Provisions related to the pick-a-party primary system are repealed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5692 2009–10 |
Water nonuse causeA water right change application is sufficient cause for nonuse of a water right. The Department of Ecology must not consider the time when a water right was pending a final determination on a change application when... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5722 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationsExcludes certain state forest land revenues from the basic education allocation. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5736 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesThe exemption for new motor vehicles that use clean alternative fuels expires June 30, 2013. Clean alternative fuels means natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5744 2009–10 |
Log transprtation businessesRevises public utility tax provisions relevant to log transportation businesses. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5790 2009–10 |
Animal crueltyRevises time limits relevant to persons convicted of animal cruelty owning or caring for similar animals. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5792 2009–10 |
Land growing Christmas treesFor standing crops with an expectation of harvest within 15 years on parcels between five and 20 acres, they must have a demonstrable investment in the production of those crops equivalent to $100 or more per acre in the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5813 2009–10 |
Mercury release reductionRequires all state-funded public agency facilities including learning institutions to recycle their end-of-life mercury-added general purpose lights. Requires all commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5816 2009–10 |
Vehicle documentary feesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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