Jean Berkey
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · Senate · D · LD 382007–08 · Senate · D · LD 382005–06 · Senate · D · LD 382003–04 · Senate · D · LD 382001–02 · House · D · LD 38
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 5470 2005–06 |
Prescription importationThe Board of Pharmacy will submit a waiver request to the federal Food and Drug Administration seeking authorization to license foreign drug wholesalers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2005 |
May 5, 2005 |
| SB 5112 2005–06 |
Veterans' benefitsAdds service in southern or central Asia as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and service in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to the list of conflicts that qualify a member of the Public Employees'... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5499 2005–06 |
Election reformProcessing absentee ballots may begin upon receipt. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 243, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5743 2005–06 |
Voter registrationPermits the use of a state identification card for voter registration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5979 2005–06 |
Search & rescue dogsProvides that any person found guilty of interfering, injuring, or causing the death of a search and rescue dog can be subject to both criminal penalties as well as restitution to the victim. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 5175 2005–06 |
International companiesClarifies that international companies investing in Washington meet the definition of "person" for the purposes of excise taxes. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5176 2005–06 |
CTED programsRepeals statutes requiring the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to administer defunct programs. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5471 2005–06 |
Prescription purchasingThe Health Care Authority will establish a prescription drug purchasing consortium that may include private citizens, local governments, and other entities. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5479 2005–06 |
Landlord/tenant actChanges the time period in which a defendant must respond to a summons of an unlawful detainer action and appear at a show cause hearing. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5477 2005–06 |
Exceptional sentencesAmends the Sentencing Reform Act to require that any fact used to support the imposition of an exceptional sentence above a defendant's standard sentencing range be proven at trial beyond a reasonable doubt. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| SB 5198 2005–06 |
Medicare supplemental insrncBrings Medicare supplement policies sold in Washington into compliance with the Medicare Modernization Act and the recommendations of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5509 2005–06 |
Green buildingsRequires major facility projects of public agencies, public school districts, and other entities who receive funding in the Capital Budget, or projects financed through alternative financing contracts as established in law, to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 5151 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtAllows the board of a metropolitan park district to transfer surplus real property to a charitable organization by simple majority vote, provided the transfer of such property serves a project providing activities that benefit... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2005 |
Feb 24, 2005 |
| SB 6242 2003–04 |
Land acquisitionsThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation must submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor regarding public acquisition of habitat and recreational lands. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6649 2003–04 |
Mobile/manufactured homesExtends until April 1, 2009, the Department of Labor and Industries' authority to adopt a temporary statewide fee schedule for permits and inspections relating to mobile/manufactured home and factory assembled structures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6527 2003–04 |
Attorney feesRaises statutory attorney fees for civil actions from $125 to $200. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1123 2003–04 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1488 2003–04 |
Agency quality improvementsRequires every state agency to develop and implement a Quality Management Program (Program) to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides using business process redesign, employee... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1575 2003–04 |
Electrical boardAdds one outside line worker to the Electrical Board. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1594 2003–04 |
Charter county fin officerChanges statutory terminology relating to county auditing duties so as to clarify that the reference to a "financial officer" means only certain designated financial officers employed by a charter county. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1615 2003–04 |
Vehicle sound systemsRequires vehicle sound system components, such as stereo speakers, to be securely fastened to the vehicle. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)