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 6755 2007–08 |
Investment board personnelThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6820 2007–08 |
Student excellence(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Directs the economic development commission, in consultation with the higher education coordinating board and the workforce training and education coordinating board, to study and identify... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6910 2007–08 |
Honorary doctorate degrees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University to confer honorary doctoral degrees upon persons other than graduates of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6684 2007–08 |
Language access services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the insurance commissioner to conduct a study of language access problems encountered by consumers who purchase health insurance contracts in the state. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6850 2007–08 |
Financial fraud and ID theftThe financial fraud and identity theft crimes investigation and prosecution program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (Department). Two regional financial fraud and identity theft crime... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| SB 6272 2007–08 |
Financial literacyRequires the Department of Financial Institutions to expand financial literacy through education and counseling. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2008 |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| SB 5981 2007–08 |
Lead poisoning prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to sponsor a series of public service announcements on radio, television, the internet, and print media about the nature of lead-based... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6913 2007–08 |
Transportation benefit areasProvides in no case shall the governing body of a single county public transportation benefit area be greater than eleven members and in the case of a multicounty area, fifteen members. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 5043 2007–08 |
State parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6814 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesNational Guard and Washington State Guard members who are called to participate in state active duty must be paid: no later than 7 days after the duty has ended; or no later than 7 days after the end of the pay period. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6391 2007–08 |
UW branch campus(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes an additional University of Washington branch campus, University of Washington North Sound, in Everett. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6697 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansCreates the category of "retailer," which is defined as a distributor and collector of information or materials for a facilitator. The facilitator must establish policies and procedures to ensure such a retailer is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6631 2007–08 |
Life settlements model actA life settlement contract is a written agreement between the policy owner and the third party, called the provider, that pays the owner less than the death benefit of the insurance policy in return for the policy owner's... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5399 2007–08 |
Industry clustersDirects the Economic Development Commission and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to convene a working group to create a framework for the identification of economic clusters and the delivery of services... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5799 2007–08 |
Fuel distributorsProvides a reduction in business and occupation tax rate for fuel distributors from 0.484 to 0.2904 percent until July 1, 2010. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
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