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 5911 2009–10 |
Tax preferences commissionAdopts the citizen commission for performance measurement of tax preferences' recommendations. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5914 2009–10 |
Student trans fundingFor the purposes of the new transportation funding formula, the definitions for "eligible student" and "to-and-from school" are changed and a definition of "walk area" is added. The number of times a school district takes a... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5916 2009–10 |
Broadband deploymentAuthorizes the Department of Information Services (DIS) to oversee implementation of broadband programs and receive federal funding. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5917 2009–10 |
High-speed internet serviceDIS is to 1) create and maintain a geographic information system map of public high-speed internet services in the state, 2) contract with a nongovernmental entity to map private high-speed internet services in the state, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5953 2009–10 |
Marine vessel contractsThe requirement that the bond or alternative security must be in an amount to protect 100 percent of the state's exposure to loss is removed. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6004 2009–10 |
Salmon recoverySeveral programs and functions relating to salmon recovery are consolidated within the RCO. The GSRO is abolished and its primary duties are transferred to the RCO. Additionally, the RCO must: administer all grant programs... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6061 2009–10 |
WA state ferry systemImproves Washington state ferry service by modernizing ferry fleet and organization. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6077 2009–10 |
Improving water managementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6109 2009–10 |
State ferries systemThe Legislature intends this bill, as well as the 2009 transportation budget, to implement recommendations from the JTC ferry study and other changes, to make WSF more efficient. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6189 2009–10 |
Sales and use tax on candyAsks the voters to approve a sales and use tax on candy. Appropriates forty million dollars, which reflects the increased revenue receipts from sales tax on candy, to the state health care authority for the biennium ending... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6191 2009–10 |
Joint leg audit & review comMembers of JLARC serve for two years, ending two years from the date of appointment or when a member is no longer a member of the house from which that member was appointed, in which case the member continues to serve until a... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6200 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6201 2009–10 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenRevises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6203 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRecognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants; (2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and (3) The lasting psychological... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6204 2009–10 |
Liquor control boardState run liquor stores are to be transitioned to privately run liquor franchises. A liquor franchise is defined as a specific location designated by the Board where spirits, wine, and beer may be sold in original packages for... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6215 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6216 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesA local government ballot proposition of a property tax levy must include the currently existing dollar rate, as of the date the proposition is subject to voter approval, and the amount the proposed levy increase exceeds the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6217 2009–10 |
Intermediate license lawMakes the 2009 revision to the intermediate drivers' license (IDL) law, which exempted certain accidents from the general requirement to extend IDL restrictions for IDL holders involved in an accident, retroactive to two years... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6244 2009–10 |
Green home/definitionsRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt by rule a definition for a green home and an energy efficient home. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6245 2009–10 |
Collection agenciesThe 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 6254 2009–10 |
Small wineries/taxesExcludes small wineries from: (1) Certain reporting requirements; and (2) Paying certain taxes more often than annually. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6269 2009–10 |
Health plan conversion rightBeginning January 1, 2011, all group policies must allow an individual 31 days from the termination of coverage or 31 days from the date the person receives notice of the termination of coverage, whichever is later, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6283 2009–10 |
WSU extension energy programThe statute requiring the establishment of a POS program in GA is repealed, and a new statute requires the WSU energy program to establish a POS program. The entities eligible to receive POS services is clarified to include... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6289 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterProhibits the application of a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf after January 1, 2012, with exceptions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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