Mike Sells
Representative
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2021–22
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149
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,408
Bills co-sponsored
12,624
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2561 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $505 million in general obligation bonds, to be known as Jobs Act Bonds (Act), for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing capital improvements that lead to energy-related... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
May 4, 2010 |
| HB 2630 2009–10 |
Opportunity express programRequires that colleges give priority in the use of Worker Retraining funds to programs in aerospace, health care, long-term care, advanced manufacturing, construction, forest products, renewable energy industries, and... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2694 2009–10 |
BS in nursing/University CtrRecognizes a shortage of registered nurses in the state and, subject to specific funding for this purpose, directs the University Center at Everett Community College, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell,... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2197 2009–10 |
Restructuring DSHSRestructures the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to transfer authority regarding direct client services to four new agencies while retaining authority for the administrative functions over those activities. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2641 2009–10 |
Small business developmentRequires the Department of Licensing to collect a $5 donation, with the opportunity to opt out, with each original and renewal application for the master business license. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2854 2009–10 |
State higher ed loan programCreates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Account. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2855 2009–10 |
Transit agency financingTemporarily authorizes public transportation systems to impose, by majority vote of the transit agency's governing body, an annual vehicle license fee of up to $20. Creates a "no stacking" provision for vehicle fees... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3221 2009–10 |
Real estate brokers B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax surcharge on real estate brokers. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2986 2009–10 |
Pub trans governing bodiesRequires that specified categories of public transportation systems must include in their governing bodies a nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing the majority of the system's employees. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 1679 2009–10 |
Public safety personnelReimburses members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF Plan 2) and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) totally disabled in the line of duty for any payments made... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2534 2009–10 |
Verifying offender addressesEstablishes a grant program administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for sex offender address verification by local governments. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2742 2009–10 |
DUI accountabilityBroadens the category of persons who may apply for ignition interlock licenses (IIL) and removes the requirement that a person in deferred prosecution apply for an IIL. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2464 2009–10 |
Vehicles in emergency zonesDefines an emergency zone as the area 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle, a tow truck, an emergency assistance vehicle, or a police vehicle utilizing its respective signal lights or sirens. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2867 2009–10 |
Early learningMakes legislative findings relating to the connection between early childhood development and children's social and academic functioning and success in school and beyond, and the current shortage of high-quality programs for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2935 2009–10 |
Hearing brds/envir, land useCreates the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office by consolidating the powers, duties, and functions of the Environmental Hearings Office and the Growth Management Hearings Boards. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| HB 2402 2009–10 |
Farmers market/property taxExempts from property tax the real and personal property of nonprofit organizations operating public assembly halls or meeting places for the purpose of a farmers market. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2603 2009–10 |
Small businesses/complianceRequires agencies to provide small businesses with a copy of the state law or agency rule being violated and to allow a period of at least two business days for the small business to correct the violation before a fine, a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2547 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesModifies the provisions regarding motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, including those related to terminations of franchises, warranty work, designated successors to franchise ownership, unfair... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 3040 2009–10 |
Appraisal mgmt companiesEstablishes a licensing requirement for businesses engaged in appraisal management services, which includes bonding requirements and restrictions on owners, controlling persons, and employees of appraisal management companies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1015 2009–10 |
Novelty lightersProhibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1019 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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