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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1442 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facility$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to smaller generation facilities by reducing the threshold for... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1443 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programs$ Provides a credit against the Public Utility Tax (PUT) for utilities that offer new billing discounts to low-income customers beginning July 1, 2001. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1842 2001–02 |
Cable subscriber infoProvides that a cable operator shall not collect personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber without the prior written or electronic consent of the subscriber concerned, unless the information is necessary to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1860 2001–02 |
Low-income energy asst prgrmFinds that: (1) The state is experiencing dramatic increases in the costs of electricity and natural gas, with increases averaging between thirty and seventy percent, as a result of many factors out of the state's direct control. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1868 2001–02 |
Clothing & school suppliesDeclares that, subject to the conditions and limitations provided under this section, the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to the sale of a clothing item with a selling price of one hundred fifty dollars or less or... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2056 2001–02 |
Growth management$ Adds an economic development element as a mandatory element of a Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2101 2001–02 |
Elctrc generating facilities$ Allows first class cities, public utility districts, and joint operating agencies to joint with other public and private entities for the acquisition, construction, and operation of any electric generating facility. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2193 2001–02 |
Utility relocation$ Requires that the cost of relocating a utility = s facilities resulting from the construction, repair, or improvement of a regional transit authority = s system must be paid by the regional transit authority and such cost... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2194 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesRequires designated health insurance carriers to provide coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2235 2001–02 |
Air pollution/diesel fuelsProvides incentives to reduce air pollution from diesel fuels. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2245 2001–02 |
Electricity production$ Extends the sales and use tax exemption to distributive generation facilities for machinery and equipment that generate electricity from alternative fuel sources. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2250 2001–02 |
Energy conservationAuthorizes the governor to issue orders for energy conservation by all citizens during energy supply alerts. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2272 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2314 2001–02 |
Terrorism$ Enacts the Washington AntiTerrorism Act of 2002. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2184 2001–02 |
Park model trailers$ Taxes sales of used park model trailers under the real estate excise tax rather than the sales and use tax. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
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