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 5045 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationAuthorizes a city, town, or county that follows a specified process and meets certain conditions to create a local revitalization area that will be targeted for public improvements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5610 2009–10 |
Driving record abstractsAllows employers, prospective employers, volunteer organizations, and agents acting on behalf of these entities, to obtain a driving record abstract so long as the abstract is obtained for employment purposes where driving is... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5642 2009–10 |
State route 164Designates State Route 164 as a highway of statewide significance. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| SB 5044 2009–10 |
State work-study programTasks the Higher Education Coordinating Board with adopting State Work Study rules that: (1) restrict, to the extent practicable, the proportion of funds available to nonresident students to 15 percent; and (2) encourage job... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5267 2009–10 |
Joint oper agencies & PUD'sAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency and the commission of a public utility district to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or obligations by either check or warrant. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5195 2009–10 |
Life settlements model actRequires licensing of any person who buys or brokers a life insurance policy from the owner if the owner is a resident of this state. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5426 2009–10 |
Fire prot district annexingAuthorizes a fire protection district to annex part of a city located in two counties. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5009 2009–10 |
Experience rating accountsProvides that employers may request non-charging of unemployment benefits paid to former employees who were hired to replace employees called to federal active military service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5030 2009–10 |
MilitiaMakes the Adjutant General, subject to the orders of the Governor, the Commander of the Washington National Guard. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5290 2009–10 |
Gas or electr cmpy discountsAllows other parties to a general rate case proceeding, in addition to an electrical or gas company, to request changes to a gas or electric utility's program for low-income senior customers and low-income customers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5671 2009–10 |
Suitability of annuitiesRequires insurers and insurance producers to meet suitability standards when recommending the purchase or exchange of an annuity to a consumer. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 30, 2009 |
| SB 5164 2009–10 |
Check cashers and sellersEstablishes additional prohibited practices for lenders collecting delinquent small loans. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5417 2009–10 |
Flood insurance coverageRequires insurers to notify certain policyholders that their policies do not cover damage caused by flooding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 6317 2007–08 |
Death benefitsRequires insurers to pay the proceeds of any benefits under a policy of group life insurance within 30 days of receiving satisfactory proof of the insured's death. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6439 2007–08 |
Radiologist assistantsEstablishes radiologist assistants as a new category of radiologic technologist to be certified by the Department of Health. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6340 2007–08 |
Water system programEstablishes the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program (WSARP) in statute. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6426 2007–08 |
Military childrenEstablishes a task force to review the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and report recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6591 2007–08 |
Insurance producersReplaces the terms "agent," "broker," and "solicitor," with "title insurance agent," and "insurance producer." | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6717 2007–08 |
PUD commissioner salariesIncreases the salary of public utility commissioners in districts with annual total gross revenue of over $15 million by $400 to $1,400 per month. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5104 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied Baccalaureate degree pilot program to three additional schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
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