Phil Rockefeller
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2011–12
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179
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
1,508
Bills co-sponsored
9,717
Recorded votes
2.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6350 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementCreates a Marine Interagency Team to assess and recommend a framework for conducting marine spatial planning. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6373 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify its greenhouse gas emissions reporting rules. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6557 2009–10 |
Brake friction materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6356 2009–10 |
Access to emergency vehiclesEstablishes rules for public agencies, emergency vehicle brokers, or charitable organizations when selling or giving an emergency vehicle to a person or entity that is not a public law enforcement agency, emergency agency, or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 5054 2009–10 |
Noncharter code citiesIf initiated by a resolution of the legislative body, the proposal may also be submitted to the voters at a special election held prior to the next general election if such special election is called for in the resolution. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5057 2009–10 |
Property valuation increasesDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by limiting valuation increases until ownership of the property changes. Provides a contingent effective date. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5058 2009–10 |
Pilot vessel amnesty programDNR must develop and administer a pilot vessel amnesty disposal program (amnesty program). | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5087 2009–10 |
Hospital benefit zonesClarifies provisions relating to hospital benefit zones. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5138 2009–10 |
Climate change responseEstablishes a science advisory group to provide independent scientific advice to state agencies. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5144 2009–10 |
False claims against govtThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5149 2009–10 |
Geothermal assessmentA geothermal resource assessment committee is created to comprehensively assess geothermal resources in the state and their potential for environmentally responsible development for power production. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5152 2009–10 |
Statutory constr task forceCreates the Legislative Task Force on Statutory Construction to review issues relating to the potential codification of rules of statutory construction. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5154 2009–10 |
Uniform comm code/title docsLanguage usage is updated to conform to modern shipping practices and to facilitate electronic commerce. Electronic documents of title and electronic signatures are acceptable substitutes for the tangible equivalents. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5155 2009–10 |
Uniform commercial codeDefinitions of terms used throughout the UCC are updated to reflect modern means of doing business. Section 1-102 now expressly states that the substantive rules of Article 1 apply only to transactions within the scope of... | 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 5170 2009–10 |
Citizen advisory boardThe Citizen Advisory Board and related statutes enacted in the 2005 legislative session are repealed. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5174 2009–10 |
Higher edu graduation ratesStudents who enter into student progression understandings pay the same operating fees as they did for their initial term. If a student does not obtain the certificate or degree in the time established in the understanding,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5175 2009–10 |
Promise scholarship programThe eligibility requirements are modified. Students must be "resident students." A graduate from a public or private school must be in the top 10 percent of the class instead of the top 15 percent. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5176 2009–10 |
Teachers of visually impairdThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5185 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | 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 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5227 2009–10 |
Materially false statementsRCW 9A.72.010 is amended to comply with the Supreme Court decision by removing the language deemed unconstitutional. In so doing, the issue of materiality should be determined by a jury. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5279 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5293 2009–10 |
Record request denial reviewAuthorizes a person who, having requested an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record, believes that a public agency is not entitled to claim an exemption or exemptions, to seek review by the superior court of the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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