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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2205 2003–04 |
Recreational fisheriesProvides that the marine waters of the state of Washington may not be permanently closed to recreational fishing unless: (1) There is a clear indication that recreational fishing is the cause of a specific conservation problem... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1127 2003–04 |
Sale of commercial fishExpands the Direct Retail Endorsement to allow for the retail sale of sturgeon. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 387, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1335 2003–04 |
Water trail recreation prgrmEliminates the water trail permit, Water Trail Advisory Committee, and Water Trail Program Account. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1933 2003–04 |
Shoreline and growth mngmntEstablishes that the integration of the goals and policies of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) into the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not create an order of priority among the planning goals of the GMA. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2003 |
May 15, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1455 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngCreates a statutory scheme for the licensing and regulation of persons involved in the business of money transmission or currency exchange. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1494 2003–04 |
Disposition of propertyAuthorizes state and local governments to transfer personal property, except weapons, to a foreign entity. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1524 2003–04 |
Utilities/mobile home parksProhibits a utility provider from requiring an existing mobile home park to pay certain utility charges until the mobile home park connects to the utility. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1707 2003–04 |
Environmental reviewAllows local governments to make infill development complying with Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plans categorically exempt from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements under certain circumstances. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1634 2003–04 |
Res prprty seller disclosureRevises the Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement in areas relating to water, irrigation, and on-site sewer systems, leased systems, structural deficiencies, and new and manufactured homes. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1993 2003–04 |
Undeveloped park land leaseAuthorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for up to 40 years. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1061 2003–04 |
Associate deg/apprenticesRequires community and technical colleges to develop associate degree pathways for apprentices, if necessary resources are available and if the local apprenticeship committee and college determine a pathway would benefit apprentices. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1403 2003–04 |
Exceptional faculty awardReduces the required college match for the community and technical college exceptional faculty awards program from $25,000 to $10,000. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1619 2003–04 |
DUI with children in vehicleAdds 60 days of ignition interlock use for a person convicted of drunk driving if he or she was carrying a passenger under the age of 16 at the time of the offense. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1909 2003–04 |
Higher edu credit transferCreates a pilot project between a four-year higher education institution, at least two community or technical colleges, and one or more private career colleges to create standards and processes for transfer based on defined... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2076 2003–04 |
Higher edu coordinating brdClarifies and expands the role of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) in strategic planning for higher education. Requires institution-level strategic plans and the HECB's review of new programs and budget requests... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 2403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining$ Establishes procedures for exclusive bargaining representatives of faculty at the public four-year institutions of higher education to collectively bargain with the board of regents or trustees over wages, hours, and terms... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 2308 2001–02 |
Recycling & waste reduction$ Requires the Department of General Administration to work with the construction industry to develop guidelines for implementing on-site construction waste management planning. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2732 2001–02 |
Subsidized health care$ Provides retroactive relief for nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals for business and occupation taxes on payments for health benefits under medicare, medical assistance, children's health, or the basic health plan. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2435 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife documents$ Requires that the fee charged for a duplicate Department of Fish and Wildlife license not be more than the actual cost to the department for issuance of the duplicate. | Brock Jackley (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2623 2001–02 |
Shoreline management$ Amends the current dollar threshold amount for what constitutes "substantial development" under the shoreline management act from $2500 to $12,500. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2345 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle accidents$ Drivers involved in noninjury accidents are required to move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway or freeway. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
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