Jean Berkey
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2009–10
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97
Bills as prime sponsor
28
of those became law
544
Bills co-sponsored
7,771
Recorded votes
3.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6321 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingAn additional qualification is provided for SSOSA eligibility. If the defendant is convicted based upon a guilty plea, the plea must include admitting to the crime and accepting personal responsibility for his or her behavior. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6378 2005–06 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers provide services relating to the prevention, immediate care, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and management of athletic injuries. Athletic trainers are added to the list of professions... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6526 2005–06 |
Traffic safety camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the Washington State Patrol to use cameras to detect infractions in roadway construction zones on state highways when workers are present. The penalty... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6780 2005–06 |
Math and science educationThe Mathematics/Science Scholar designation on the high school diploma is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6182 2005–06 |
Victim of uninsured motoristFor the purposes of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance, the term "accident" is defined. An "accident" is an occurrence that the person covered by the insurance did not expect or intend. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6575 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsThe 2004 legislation is restructured. Agricultural related activities, including production, storage, distribution, and marketing, continue to be allowed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6846 2005–06 |
College in high school progThe College in the High School program is established in statute. The OSPI, SBCTC, and the public baccalaureate institutions must jointly develop and adopt rules for the CHS program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6462 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productState and local sales and use taxes are deferred for investments in construction or renovation of structure, or machinery and equipment, used for biotechnology product or medical device manufacturing. The deferred taxes need... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6783 2005–06 |
Math & science scholarshipThe Qualified Professions Conditional Scholarship Program, which will be administered by the HEC Board, is created. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6844 2005–06 |
Biotech/biomedical businessThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to review the top biotechnology and medical device manufacturing centers in the nation, as listed in this act, and identify the best practices in economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6883 2005–06 |
Smoking prohibition waiverProvides that, if the owner of a place of employment can document, using documents filed with the state department of revenue, a loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for the first quarter of 2006 versus the first... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6869 2005–06 |
Fuel sold on Indian landsDeclares an intent to further the government-to-government relationship between the state of Washington and Indians in the state of Washington by authorizing the governor to enter into contracts concerning the sale of motor... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6559 2005–06 |
Low-income housingTax credit program created . A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6328 2005–06 |
Task force on aerospaceThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Aerospace manufacturing is established to review the composition of the aerospace industry and factors affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion in the industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6744 2005–06 |
Opportunities scholarshipThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) will design the Guaranteed Opportunities Scholarship Program. The HECB with the assistance of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will implement and administer... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6764 2005–06 |
Tax incentive programsFinds that the state's retail sales tax on construction discourages capital investment by new and existing Washington businesses. Without relief from the state's retail sales tax on construction, Washington businesses in... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5108 2005–06 |
Housing programsThe statutory limit on departmental expenses, incurred by CTED in administering the Housing Assistance and Affordable Housing programs, is raised from 4 percent to 5 percent of the annual funds available to the respective programs. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5373 2005–06 |
Electronic & web-based bidsBidders may provide their bids in written, electronic, or web-based form. Bid prices may be disclosed during electronic or web-based bidding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
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