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 6377 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 170, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 5524 2007–08 |
Manufactured home parksProhibits cities, code cities, towns, and counties from restricting the location of mobile and manufactured homes based exclusively on age and dimension criteria. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6332 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $4.5 billion to $5 billion. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6933 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityAllows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 5319 2007–08 |
Joint operating agenciesAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency or a public utility district commission to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or other obligations by either check or warrant. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5367 2007–08 |
Trade corps fellowshipCreates the Washington Trade Corps Fellowship Program at the University of Washington Center for International Business Education and Research. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5517 2007–08 |
Personal needs allowanceThe Legislature establishes the PNA in statute and intends to increase it annually to reflect federal Social Security cost of living adjustments. The change applies to Medicaid residents in institutional and community settings... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6364 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceAdopts model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners related to long-term care insurance. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6675 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6728 2007–08 |
Homeownership task forceRequires additional disclosure to mortgage borrowers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6912 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases maximum income threshold for senior property tax relief from $35,000 to $40,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5180 2007–08 |
Tattooing & body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health to: (1) Conduct a study of the tattooing and body piercing professions and make recommendations to the legislature as to whether the professions should be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6068 2007–08 |
Commuter rail serviceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6135 2007–08 |
Scoliosis screeningThe statutes that establish the scoliosis screening program for public school students are repealed. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6168 2007–08 |
Aerospace developmentSales and use tax exemptions are provided for computer equipment and software, and its installation, used primarily in aerospace product development. Aerospace product development is the development, design, and engineering of... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6318 2007–08 |
Insurance premiumsReporting of premiums for purposes of the premium tax must be made on the same basis as the basis required by the annual statement. This also applies in determining the amount of premiums taxable in this state, as opposed to... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6434 2007–08 |
Insurance commissionerOrders may be served upon the company through a certifiable electronic means. Copies may be sent to the directors' personal e-mail accounts. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6699 2007–08 |
BCC student positionBCC creates a program to establish a student member on its board of trustees for a period of two years. The Governor selects the student member from a list of 3-5 candidates submitted by the governing body of the associated students. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6716 2007–08 |
Domestic partnerships(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Expands the rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships, including provisions that address notice, public officials, public assistance, judicial process, veterans, community... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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