 | WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE | |
| Legislative Digest No. 1 | ||
| SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE | ||
| Tuesday, January 12, 2010 | 2nd Day - 2010 Regular Session | |
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This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossed measures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.
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HB 2388
by Representative Moeller
Concerning public health financing.
Helps provide local health jurisdictions with a more stable dedicated funding system by providing a dedicated state revenue stream.Creates a single account through which all state funding for public health will be distributed.Eliminates the sales and use tax exemption on candy.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2389
by Representative Moeller
Concerning forensic investigations.
Requires the forensic investigations council to develop minimum standards for facilities used to perform autopsies in order to ensure that such facilities are designed and equipped in a manner that promotes accurate and efficient autopsies.Changes the composition of the forensic investigations council.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2390
by Representative Moeller
Eliminating the business and occupation tax deduction for initiation fees and dues received by for-profit businesses.
Eliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for initiation fees and dues received by for-profit businesses.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2391
by Representative Moeller
Concerning pain management training.
Requires the secretary of the department of health to develop criteria for approving pain management education programs.Requires a license holder who is authorized to prescribe a Schedule II controlled substance to complete one pain management education program as part of his or her continuing education requirements.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2392
by Representative Simpson
Prohibiting the use of public resources by school district officers or employees to support or oppose a teachers' strike.
Prohibits a school district officer or employee from using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of supporting or opposing a teachers' strike.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2393
by Representatives McCoy, Sells, O'Brien, Wallace, Kenney, and Quall
Creating the go global foreign study program.
Creates the go global foreign study program to provide public high school students with a scholarship to participate in approved foreign study programs for up to one year.Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to administer the program.Creates the go global foreign study program scholarship account.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2394
by Representatives McCoy, Hunt, Kenney, Sells, O'Brien, and Ormsby
Establishing a government-to-government relationship between state government and Indian tribes.
Establishes a government-to-government relationship between state government and Indian tribes.Creates the joint legislative committee on state and tribal affairs.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2395
by Representatives McCoy, Sells, O'Brien, Hunt, and Kenney
Repealing all sections in chapter 77.110 RCW.
Repeals chapter 77.110 RCW (salmon and steelhead trout--management of resources).
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2396
by Representatives Morrell, Hinkle, Driscoll, Campbell, Cody, Van De Wege, Carlyle, Johnson, Simpson, Hurst, O'Brien, and Clibborn
Concerning emergency cardiac and stroke care.
Directs the department of health, with guidance from the emergency medical services and trauma steering committee, to address the needs in cardiovascular care as found in the 2008 emergency cardiac and stroke work group's report through a coordinated system of emergency cardiac and stroke care.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 9:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2397
by Representatives Moeller, Kretz, Dickerson, Schmick, Blake, Kristiansen, Driscoll, Armstrong, Liias, Dunshee, Hudgins, Eddy, and Morris
Imposing a distance requirement for gathering signatures on an initiative measure or referendum.
Prohibits a person from being within a certain distance of entrances, exits, and windows that serve stand alone stores or retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes, when that person is gathering signatures for an initiative measure or referendum.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2398
by Representatives Hunt and Armstrong
Modifying election notice provisions.
Modifies provisions regarding notice of an election.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2399
by Representatives Upthegrove, Rodne, Finn, Armstrong, Rolfes, Haler, and Driscoll
Prohibiting and prescribing penalties for engaging in, or advertising to engage in, solid waste collection without a solid waste collection certificate.
Prohibits engaging in, or advertising to engage in, solid waste collection without a solid waste collection certificate.Requires the utilities and transportation commission to adopt rules that provide for civil penalties that may be used in addition to or in lieu of the penalties provided in chapter 81.77 RCW (solid waste collection companies).
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2400
by Representatives Green, Ericksen, Morrell, and Hinkle
Concerning naturopathy.
Eliminates the naturopathic advisory committee.Creates the board of naturopathy.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2401
by Representatives Dickerson, Goodman, Upthegrove, Appleton, White, and Roberts
Legalizing marijuana.
Legalizes marijuana and its derivatives.Removes all existing civil and criminal penalties for adults twenty-one years of age or older who cultivate, possess, transport, sell, or use marijuana, without impacting existing laws proscribing dangerous activities while under the influence of marijuana, or certain conduct that exposes younger persons to marijuana.Imposes a tax on the legal sale of marijuana, the proceeds of which will support drug education and awareness.Imposes a set of rules and laws concerning marijuana comparable to those imposed on alcohol.Creates the marijuana revolving fund.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2402
by Representatives White, Rolfes, Armstrong, Haler, Nelson, Roberts, Maxwell, Dickerson, Crouse, Jacks, Walsh, Wallace, Sells, Ormsby, Kenney, Williams, and Blake
Concerning a property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit organization and used for the purpose of a farmers market.
Provides a property tax exemption on real or personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation in connection with the operation of a farmers market.Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2403
by Representatives Morrell, Kelley, Armstrong, Bailey, Hope, O'Brien, Klippert, Morris, Hurst, Hunt, and Green; by request of Military Department
Concerning military leave for public employees.
Modifies provisions regarding military leave for public employees.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2404
by Representatives Santos and Bailey
Concerning group life insurance.
Modifies provisions regarding issuance of group life insurance policies.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2405
by Representatives Kelley and Green
Concerning ballot title appeals for local measures.
Modifies the time in which a local measure's ballot title may be appealed.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2406
by Representatives Kelley, Alexander, and Miloscia
Concerning the joint legislative audit and review committee.
Updates and removes obsolete references from statutes governing the joint legislative audit and review committee.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2407
by Representative Kelley
Modifying veterans' layoff and reemployment rights.
Modifies provisions regarding layoff and reemployment rights of veterans.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2408
by Representatives Angel, Haler, Schmick, Short, and Fagan
Requiring notice to property owners when a county, city, or town modifies its zoning requirements.
Requires a local government that is considering a proposal to modify its zoning requirements to ensure that, before the adoption of any modification, notice of the proposal is provided by mail to the owners of the real property for which the modification would apply.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2409
by Representatives Simpson and Angel
Concerning the sale of water-sewer district real property.
Revises provisions relating to the sale of water-sewer district real property.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2410
by Representatives Bailey and Takko
Requiring full payment of all moneys due under the certificate of delinquency prior to any change of ownership of real property after a certificate of delinquency is issued.
Requires that, after a certificate of delinquency has been issued and before the day of the sale of real property, no change in ownership of the real property may be made until all money due under the certificate of delinquency is paid in full.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2411
by Representatives Simpson and Williams
Addressing subarea plan proposals as part of comprehensive land use planning.
Addresses subarea plan proposals as part of comprehensive land use planning.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2412
by Representatives Nelson, Springer, White, and Simpson
Addressing fully contained communities authorized under the growth management act.
Limits the review of proposals to authorize new fully contained communities located outside of the initially designated urban growth areas to any county located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2413
by Representatives Johnson, O'Brien, Ross, Finn, Haler, Klippert, Taylor, Crouse, Angel, Kristiansen, Roach, Hinkle, Rodne, Smith, Walsh, Warnick, Nealey, Seaquist, Hope, Short, Chandler, and Ericks
Concerning property used to facilitate a criminal street gang-related offense.
Declares that all real and personal property is subject to seizure and forfeiture and no property right exists in them if used, or intended for use, in any manner to facilitate a criminal street gang-related offense.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2414
by Representatives Johnson, O'Brien, Ross, Finn, Haler, Klippert, Taylor, Crouse, Angel, Ericksen, Roach, Kristiansen, Hinkle, Chandler, Seaquist, Walsh, Warnick, Rodne, Smith, Nealey, Short, Hope, Ericks, and Liias
Authorizing abatement of nuisances involving criminal street gang activity.
Authorizes abatement of nuisances involving criminal street gang activity.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2415
by Representatives Ross, Chandler, Pearson, Klippert, Johnson, and Taylor
Concerning criminal street gangs.
Creates the offense of school criminal gang intimidation.Adds time to the standard sentence range for felony crimes if the offender or an accomplice was found to be either a criminal street gang associate or member and the offense they are being sentenced for is a criminal street gang-related offense.Changes the offense of criminal street gang tagging from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2416
by Representatives Morris, Chase, Eddy, and Van De Wege
Establishing energy efficiency standards for consumer products.
Establishes energy efficiency standards for certain consumer products.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2417
by Representative Morris
Creating a public utility tax for the sale of certain renewable energy credits.
Imposes a public utility tax on a business selling certain renewable energy credits.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2418
by Representatives Carlyle, Anderson, Hunt, Hurst, White, Pedersen, Upthegrove, McCoy, Jacks, Dickerson, Hudgins, Moeller, Hasegawa, Kagi, and Sells
Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.
Allows names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions to be made available for public inspection and copying.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2419
by Representatives Bailey and Nelson
Modifying the exemption to the three-year active transacting requirement for foreign or alien insurer applicants.
Modifies the exemption to the three-year active transacting requirement for foreign or alien insurer applicants.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2420
by Representatives Kenney, Orcutt, Van De Wege, Conway, Kessler, Blake, Hope, Herrera, Liias, Sullivan, Campbell, Schmick, Quall, Dammeier, Chase, and Takko
Promoting industries that rely on the state's working land base.
Declares that jobs connected to the forest products industry should be endorsed by the state and federal government as green jobs, or jobs that benefit the local economy in an environmentally sustainable and beneficial manner, and the forest products industry should be endorsed as a green industry.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2421
by Representatives Pedersen and Kagi
Concerning third-party visitation.
Modifies provisions relating to a nonparent petitioning for visitation with a child.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2422
by Representatives Parker and Hurst
Changing escape or disappearance notification requirements.
Changes notification requirements in the event of an escape or disappearance by a person committed under chapter 10.77 RCW (criminally insane).
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2423
by Representatives Springer, Rodne, Herrera, Shea, Kessler, and Eddy; by request of Attorney General
Modifying the community renewal law.
Modifies provisions regarding the community renewal law.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2424
by Representatives O'Brien, Pearson, Hurst, Takko, Herrera, Chandler, Ross, Rodne, Dammeier, Condotta, Shea, Klippert, Smith, Walsh, and Parker; by request of Attorney General
Protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
Revises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without limiting the scope of existing prohibitions on the possession of or dealing in child pornography, including the possession of electronic depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.Clarifies that each individual item of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate violation for purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under the statutes governing possession of and trading in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2425
by Representatives Rodne, Springer, Herrera, Ross, Shea, Kessler, and Eddy; by request of Attorney General
Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development.
Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2426
by Representatives Moeller, Bailey, Van De Wege, Warnick, Jacks, Herrera, and Rodne; by request of Attorney General
Expanding provisions relating to vulnerable adults.
Expands provisions relating to crimes against vulnerable adults.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2427
by Representatives Pearson, Hurst, Bailey, Goodman, Kirby, Chandler, Herrera, O'Brien, Warnick, Ross, Condotta, Dammeier, Shea, Klippert, Smith, Walsh, Parker, Jacks, Blake, Rodne, and Williams; by request of Attorney General
Ensuring punishment for domestic violence offenders.
Recognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants;(2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and(3) The lasting psychological trauma caused by such violence.Finds that the prevention of domestic violence, and the proper punishment for such offenses, is a compelling state interest that has not been under current sentencing provisions. Toward this end, the act is necessary to ensure that domestic violence offenders are punished accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be achieved.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2428
by Representatives Takko, Warnick, Springer, and Parker; by request of Attorney General
Concerning fees for locating surplus funds from county governments, real estate property taxes, assessments, and other government lien foreclosures or charges.
Modifies provisions relating to fees for locating surplus funds from county governments, real estate property taxes, assessments, and other government lien foreclosures or charges.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2429
by Representatives Wood, Condotta, Williams, and Takko; by request of Attorney General
Addressing the resale of motor vehicles previously determined as having nonconformities.
Modifies provisions regarding the resale of motor vehicles previously determined as having nonconformities.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2430
by Representatives Morrell, Driscoll, Hinkle, Blake, Walsh, Green, Roberts, Goodman, Clibborn, Carlyle, Moeller, and Kelley
Concerning cardiovascular invasive specialists.
Requires the secretary of the department of health to, until July 1, 2012, issue a cardiovascular invasive specialist certificate to certain eligible persons.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2431
by Representative Haler
Establishing within basic education a program of early learning for at-risk children.
Establishes a program of early learning for at-risk children and includes this program within the overall program of basic education.Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, with support and assistance from the department of early learning, to convene a working group to develop the basic education program of early learning.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services. | |
HB 2432
by Representatives Haler, Herrera, Armstrong, Crouse, Klippert, Angel, Taylor, Johnson, Ericksen, Hope, Alexander, and Schmick
Recognizing hydroelectric generation as a renewable energy resource.
Recognizes hydroelectric generation as a renewable energy resource.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2433
by Representative Haler
Addressing compliance with federal selective service requirements before the issuance of drivers' licenses and identicards.
Addresses registration requirements under the military selective service act when applying for certain driving permits or licenses.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2434
by Representative Haler
Prohibiting assertion of an affirmative defense for use of medical marijuana in certain cases.
Prohibits a defendant from asserting an affirmative defense for medical marijuana if: (1) Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I controlled substance under state or federal law; or(2) The marijuana in question was not produced in compliance with all applicable state and federal product safety laws.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2435
by Representatives Green and Kelley
Concerning midwives.
Provides licensed midwives online access to the University of Washington health sciences library.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2436
by Representatives Moeller, Green, Clibborn, Pedersen, Carlyle, and Morrell
Concerning vehicle license fraud.
Modifies provisions relating to vehicle license fraud.Makes appropriations for vehicle license fraud enforcement and collections.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2437
by Representative Moeller
Authorizing counties, cities, and towns to request background checks for certain license applicants and licensees.
Authorizes local governments to, by ordinance, require a state and federal background investigation of license applicants or licensees in occupations specified by ordinance for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information by county officials.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2438
by Representative Moeller
Concerning the definition of "service animal."
Modifies the definition of "service animal" with regard to real estate transactions.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2439
by Representatives Short, Ericks, Crouse, Orcutt, Johnson, Taylor, Ormsby, Angel, Chandler, Shea, and Kretz
Exempting church property used by a nonprofit organization conducting activities related to a farmers market from property taxation.
Provides a tax exemption when church property is used by a nonprofit organization conducting activities related to a farmers market.Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2440
by Representatives McCune, Campbell, Moeller, Liias, Williams, and Finn
Providing limited access to motor vehicle records by homeowners' associations in connection with matters of driver and pedestrian safety.
Authorizes limited access to motor vehicle records by homeowners' associations under certain circumstances.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2441
by Representatives Clibborn, Roach, and Morris; by request of Washington State Patrol and Utilities & Transportation Commission
Concerning vehicles at railroad grade crossings.
Modifies requirements of certain vehicles at railroad grade crossings.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. | ||
HB 2442
by Representatives Simpson, Hinkle, White, Kenney, Liias, Springer, Warnick, Roberts, Upthegrove, Williams, Hunt, Hudgins, Eddy, and Darneille; by request of Growth Management Hearings Board
Restructuring three growth management hearings boards into one board.
Abolishes the three current growth management hearings boards and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to a single growth management hearings board.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2443
by Representatives Ericksen and Cody; by request of Department of Health
Conforming the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law.
Conforms the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 9:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2444
by Representatives Williams, Campbell, Liias, Chase, Sells, Rolfes, Nelson, Simpson, Goodman, Ormsby, Miloscia, Kagi, and Roberts
Providing leave from employment for participating in a child's educational activities.
Authorizes unpaid leave to an employee, who is otherwise entitled to other leave under chapter 49.78 RCW (family leave) or federal law, to attend or participate in a child's educational activities.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2445
by Representative Angel
Creating an estate tax exemption for certain property held by qualified family-owned businesses.
Allows, for the purposes of determining the Washington taxable estate, a deduction from the federal taxable estate for the value of qualified family-owned business interests of the decedent.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2446
by Representative Kretz
Regarding long-term noxious weed management on land newly acquired by the fish and wildlife commission.
Limits the authority of the fish and wildlife commission to purchase undeveloped real property.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2447
by Representatives Appleton, Armstrong, Liias, Hunt, Hasegawa, and Miloscia
Prohibiting the public disclosure of public employee photographs.
Prohibits public disclosure of public employee photographs.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2448
by Representatives Appleton, Miloscia, and Hunt; by request of Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials
Changing the definition of "immediate family" for purpose of membership on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.
Revises the definition of "immediate family" with regard to membership eligibility on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2449
by Representative Appleton
Concerning truancy payments to school districts.
Makes an appropriation for school districts to provide diversion and other activities to eliminate or reduce truancy.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education Appropriations. | |
HB 2450
by Representative McCoy; by request of State Treasurer
Concerning clarification and expansion of eligibility to use the state's local government investment pool.
Clarifies and expands participation in the state local government investment pool.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2451
by Representative Dunshee; by request of State Treasurer
Authorizing use of voter approved local excess tax levies to pay financing contracts under the local option capital asset lending program and clarifying which "other agencies" may participate in the program.
Modifies the local option capital asset lending program to authorize state use of certain voter approved excess tax levies to pay financing contracts and clarifies program participants.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. | |
HB 2452
by Representative Dunshee; by request of State Finance Committee
Concerning determination of the terms and conditions of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness of the state of Washington.
Requires the state finance committee to: (1) Meet not less than twice per calendar year and determine certain terms and conditions of all bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness;(2) Publish a summary of debt management activities at least annually; and(3) Publish the results of each debt issuance in a timely manner upon conclusion of each debt issuance.Allows the state finance committee to authorize the state treasurer, by resolution, to: (1) Accept offers to purchase the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and to sell and deliver the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness to the purchases thereof;(2) Determine the date, price, principal amounts per maturity, delivery dates, and interest rate or rates; and(3) Set other terms and conditions as the committee may deem necessary and appropriate.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. | |
HB 2453
by Representatives Campbell and Green
Requiring nursing homes to report methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections.
Requires a nursing home to notify the department of health of any known invasive infection caused by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus occurring within the facility.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2454
by Representatives Campbell, Morrell, and McCune
Concerning ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropranolamine.
Modifies provisions relating to ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropranolamine.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 9:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2455
by Representatives Campbell, McCune, and Green
Concerning veterans' scoring criteria.
Revises veterans' scoring criteria in competitive examinations.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2456
by Representatives Schmick, Springer, and Short
Concerning population thresholds that determine the number of local councilmembers and receipt of local funds.
Authorizes cities and towns, for the purpose of determining population under certain circumstances, to include the population of any state correctional facility located within the city or town.Provides that the act applies to municipal general elections held on or after the effective date of the act.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2457
by Representative Williams
Placing restrictions on pro se defendants when questioning witnesses.
Declares an intent to help protect victims of sex offenses during the questioning of the victim by pro se defendants in criminal proceedings.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2458
by Representative Roach
Providing business and occupation tax exemptions for new small businesses.
Provides business and occupation tax exemptions for new small businesses.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2459
by Representatives Campbell, Chase, Kretz, Dunshee, and Rolfes; by request of Department of Ecology
Updating hazardous waste fee provisions.
Modifies provisions relating to hazardous waste fees.
| Dec 14 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environmental Health. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environmental Health at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2460
by Representatives Smith, Nelson, Liias, Van De Wege, Blake, and Bailey; by request of Department of Agriculture
Regarding organic products.
Addresses organic and transitional products.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2461
by Representatives Blake, Chandler, and Van De Wege; by request of Department of Agriculture
Extending to 2015 the assessment levied under RCW 15.36.551 to support the dairy inspection program.
Extends the assessment levied to support the dairy inspection program to June 30, 2015.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2462
by Representatives Green, Campbell, Ericksen, Bailey, and Cody
Concerning the practice of opticianry.
Permits regularly enrolled students in a prescribed course of opticianry to practice under supervision without registering as an apprentice with the department of health.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2463
by Representatives Kelley, Bailey, and Chandler; by request of State Treasurer
Funding sources for time certificate of deposit investments.
Modifies provisions relating to funding sources for time certificate of deposit investments.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2464
by Representatives Liias and Johnson; by request of Washington State Patrol
Implementing rules and penalties for drivers when approaching certain emergency, roadside assistance, or police vehicles in emergency zones.
Defines "emergency zone" with regard to approaching certain emergency or roadside assistance vehicles.Prescribes penalties.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. | ||
HB 2465
by Representatives Hurst, Rodne, and Kelley; by request of Washington State Patrol
Concerning breath test instruments approved by the state toxicologist.
Modifies provisions relating to state toxicologist-approved breath test instruments.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2466
by Representatives Goodman, Rodne, and Kelley; by request of Washington State Patrol
Concerning the regulation of ignition interlock devices by the Washington state patrol.
Authorizes the state patrol to inspect the records and equipment of manufacturers, vendors, and customers during regular business hours for compliance with statutes and rules with regard to ignition interlock devices.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2467
by Representatives Hunt, Armstrong, Appleton, and Alexander; by request of Public Disclosure Commission
Eliminating provisions for filings at locations other than the public disclosure commission.
Eliminates filing requirements at locations other than the public disclosure commission.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2468
by Representative Van De Wege
Concerning the metering of permit exempt wells.
Prohibits the department of ecology from requiring withdrawals of groundwater to be metered or measured for certain wells.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2469
by Representative Williams
Concerning access to tenants by political candidates or their agents or those advocating for or against ballot measures.
Prohibits a landlord, under certain circumstances, from limiting access to his or her premises by political candidates or their agents or those advocating for or against ballot measures.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2470
by Representative Haigh
Concerning veterinary technician licenses.
Modifies requirements of the state veterinary board of governors when issuing a veterinary technician license.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2471
by Representative McCoy
Concerning net metering of electricity.
Modifies provisions relating to net metering of electricity.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2472
by Representatives Quall and Blake; by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife
Regarding the sea urchin and sea cucumber license limitation programs.
Revises provisions relating to issuance, renewals, surcharges, and transfers of sea urchin and sea cucumber licenses.Requires the director of the department of fish and wildlife to notify the department of revenue, within thirty days, when the number of licenses is reduced to twenty.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2473
by Representatives Conway, Campbell, Green, and Kirby
Authorizing a local sales and use tax for parks and recreation, trails, and open space allocation.
Authorizes a local retail sales and use tax for parks and recreation, trails, and open space allocation.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2474
by Representatives White, Dickerson, Nelson, Maxwell, Roberts, Orwall, Carlyle, Jacks, and Cody
Concerning a property tax exemption for property made available by nonprofit organizations for neighborhood activities and programs.
Provides a property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation when the property is made available for a community center or activities consistent with a community center.Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2475
by Representative White
Exempting members of certain nonprofit conservation corps programs from the prevailing wage provisions.
Exempts, under certain circumstances, participants in Americorps-affiliated nonprofit conservation corps programs from the requirement to pay prevailing wages under chapter 39.12 RCW (prevailing wages on public works).
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2476
by Representatives Seaquist and Angel
Concerning mute swans.
Prohibits a mute swan from being designated as deleterious exotic wildlife if certain criteria are met.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2477
by Representative Williams
Imposing liability for the criminal use of firearms sold at gun shows or events.
Imposes liability on a person who sells, delivers, or otherwise transfers, at a gun show or event, a firearm to any person whom a criminal background check would have revealed was ineligible to possess a firearm, when the injury or death of another person results from the criminal use of that firearm by any person.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2478
by Representative Kelley
Extending immunity from liability to certain health care providers.
Extends immunity from liability to certain health care providers.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2479
by Representative Kelley
Exempting payment of fees at institutions of higher learning for children of certain law enforcement officers or firefighters.
Exempts payment of fees at institutions of higher learning for children of certain law enforcement officers or firefighters.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Higher Education. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2480
by Representatives Blake, Warnick, Takko, Upthegrove, and Dunshee; by request of Commissioner of Public Lands
Adopting policy recommendations developed by the sustainable recreation work group.
Adopts certain policy recommendations developed by the sustainable recreation work group that are capable of being implemented in the near term and that may provide near-term benefits to sustainable recreation or additional information that may be used to improve recreational activities in Washington.Requires the department of natural resources to: (1) Convey the responsibility to construct, operate, or maintain recreation facilities to a concessionaire; and(2) Initiate two private concessionaire pilot projects to better understand how private concessionaires could be compatible with the department's tradition of providing primitive, relatively dispersed recreation experiences and whether allowing concessionaires access to well-suited campgrounds could improve the quality of service provided while reducing management costs to the department.Requires the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and the state parks and recreation commission to formally explore how the three agencies can develop and implement a multiagency pass that would allow the holder to access any fee-based recreational lands managed by any one of the agencies in lieu of paying a separate access fee to an individual agency.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2481
by Representatives Van De Wege, Kretz, Blake, Hinkle, Ormsby, Dunshee, and McCoy; by request of Commissioner of Public Lands
Authorizing the department of natural resources to enter into forest biomass supply agreements.
Allows the department of natural resources to: (1) Maintain a list of all potential sources of forest biomass on state lands for the purposes of identifying and making forest biomass available for sale, exploration, collection, processing, storage, stockpiling, and conversion into energy, biofuels, for use in a biorefinery, or any other similar use;(2) Enter forest biomass supply contracts;(3) Authorize the sale of forest biomass; and(4) Lease state lands, under certain circumstances, for the purpose of the sale, exploration, collection, processing, storage, stockpiling, and conversion of biomass into energy, biofuels, the development of a biorefinery, or for any other resource use derived from biomass.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2482
by Representative Pedersen
Recognizing legal unions from other states as state registered domestic partnerships.
Recognizes legal unions of two persons of the same sex from other states as state registered domestic partnerships.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2483
by Representatives Hurst, O'Brien, Armstrong, Hunt, Rodne, Morrell, Appleton, Alexander, and Eddy; by request of Secretary of State
Concerning overseas and service voters.
Modifies provisions relating to overseas and service voters.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2484
by Representative Roberts
Addressing the termination of month to month or other periodic tenancies governed by the residential landlord-tenant act.
Revises notification requirements for terminating month to month or other periodic tenancies governed by the residential landlord-tenant act.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2485
by Representative Kretz
Regarding the purchase of land by the department of fish and wildlife.
Regulates the purchase of privately owned land by the department of fish and wildlife.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2486
by Representatives Goodman, Klippert, Rodne, Green, and Kessler
Concerning costs for the collection of DNA samples.
Addresses collection costs of DNA samples.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2487
by Representatives Goodman, Rodne, Klippert, Green, Santos, Kessler, and Liias
Increasing costs for administering a deferred prosecution.
Requires that the cost for administering a deferred prosecution not exceed five hundred dollars.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2488
by Representative Moeller
Concerning vehicle and vessel quick title.
Regulates quick title applications and service fees for vehicles and vessels.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. | ||
HB 2489
by Representative Moeller
Removing the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Removes the mandatory retirement age for judges.Provides that the act takes effect January 1, 2011, if a proposed amendment to the state Constitution eliminating the mandatory retirement age for judges is approved by the voters at the next general election.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2490
by Representative Angel; by request of Statute Law Committee
Concerning persons with intellectual disabilities.
Removes demeaning language from the Revised Code of Washington.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2491
by Representatives Taylor and Kretz
Requiring certain state agencies that manage natural resources to coordinate their land management with local governments.
Requires the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission to coordinate with all applicable affected local government officials during the development, revision, and implementation of any public land use plan under the control or authority of the respective department or commission.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2492
by Representative Simpson; by request of LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board
Addressing shared leave for members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system, plan 2.
Addresses service credit and final average salary with regard to shared leave for members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system, plan 2.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
HB 2493
by Representative Cody
Concerning the taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Addresses taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products.Requires the state treasurer, by July 1, 2011, and by July 1st of each year thereafter, to transfer eighteen million dollars from the general fund into the tobacco prevention and control account.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2494
by Representatives White, Springer, Goodman, Chase, Dickerson, Carlyle, Williams, Miloscia, Nelson, and Dunshee
Concerning the purchase or construction of public facilities in one hundred year floodplains.
Prohibits certain purchases or construction of public facilities in a one hundred year floodplain located outside of an urban growth area.Allows certain purchases or construction of public facilities in a one hundred year floodplain in an urban growth area only if authorized through findings and an affirmative vote of the applicable county or city legislative authority.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2495
by Representatives White, Roberts, Dickerson, Carlyle, Springer, Miloscia, Nelson, Simpson, and Dunshee
Modifying provisions relating to the tabulation of ballots.
Changes the day on which tabulation of absentee ballots may be started.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2496
by Representatives White, Orwall, Chase, Dickerson, Carlyle, Upthegrove, Springer, Nelson, Simpson, Miloscia, and Dunshee
Modifying ballot design provisions.
Requires a ballot to have a clear delineation between the ballot instructions and where the voting is to begin.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2497
by Representative White
Concerning the victimization of homeless persons.
Addresses victimization of homeless persons.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2498
by Representatives Orwall, Dickerson, and Dammeier; by request of Department of Social and Health Services
Funding the care of residents of residential habilitation centers.
Modifies provisions relating to funding the care of residents of residential habilitation centers.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2499
by Representative Bailey
Changing regulations concerning black powder.
Revises black powder regulations.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2500
by Representatives Taylor, Kretz, Rodne, and Short
Creating a cause of action for persons who are adversely affected by the judicial review of a decision made under the state environmental policy act.
Authorizes a person adversely affected by the commencement of a judicial review of the adequacy of an environmental impact statement or a threshold determination to bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover certain fees, costs, and damages from the person or persons who brought the judicial review.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2501
by Representatives Taylor and Kretz
Regarding payments in lieu of taxes for lands managed by the department of fish and wildlife.
Authorizes a county legislative authority, under certain conditions, to elect to either reduce payments or excuse from payments under section 1 of the act all department-owned game land for which the department has an active, utilized private grazing lease, while collecting payments for all other department-owned game lands located in the county.Provides that nothing in the act may be interpreted to require the department of fish and wildlife to make retroactive back payments under section 2 of the act for the period of time between April 23, 1990, and the effective date of the act.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2502
by Representative Taylor
Making changes to rule adoption requirements.
Revises requirements for adopting a rule under the administrative procedure act.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2503
by Representative Blake
Regarding membership on the board of natural resources.
Modernizes the criteria for membership on the board of natural resources.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2504
by Representatives Eddy, Morris, Van De Wege, and McCoy
Concerning minimum renewable fuel content requirements.
Modifies requirements with regard to minimum renewable fuel content.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2505
by Representative Blake
Concerning the regulation of nonindustrial forests.
Provides regulatory certainty and removes disincentives in order to encourage ownership tenure for generations to come, with regard to nonindustrial forests and woodlands.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2506
by Representative Goodman; by request of Statute Law Committee
Making technical corrections to the Revised Code of Washington.
Makes technical corrections to the Revised Code of Washington.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. | ||
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2507
by Representatives Kessler, Rodne, Kirby, Priest, Shea, Hunt, and Warnick
Creating provisions relating to asbestos-related liabilities.
Addresses limitations on asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers or consolidations occurring before 1972.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. | ||
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2508
by Representatives Blake and Chandler; by request of Department of Ecology
Regarding water right processing improvements.
Expands the department of ecology's water right cost-reimbursement agreement program.Requires the department to establish a list of certified water right examiners.Authorizes the department to: (1) Determine that no water remains available for appropriation from a water source and provides for notification to pending applicants of the water source; and(2) Hire contractors who will investigate the disposition of a water right application.Clarifies how a water right claim may be changed or amended.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2509
by Representative Short
Authorizing the department of natural resources to use certain funds to ensure that firefighting equipment does not spread noxious weeds.
Authorizes the department of natural resources, at the discretion of the commissioner of public lands, to use any funds provided to it by a general fund appropriation for fire suppression to cover the costs associated with cleaning firefighting equipment used during a fire to minimize the possibility of the equipment spreading the seeds of noxious weeds from one parcel to another.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2510
by Representatives Kelley, Rodne, Hurst, Bailey, and Kirby
Authorizing public hospital districts to execute security instruments.
Authorizes a public hospital district, in connection with the issuance of certain bonds, to grant a lien on any or all of its property, whether then owned or thereafter acquired, including the revenues and receipts from the property, pursuant to a mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or any other security instrument now or hereafter authorized by applicable law.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2511
by Representative Kirby
Addressing motorcycle profiling.
Requires local law enforcement agencies to: (1) Adopt a written policy designed to condemn and prevent motorcycle profiling;(2) Review and audit their existing procedures, practices, and training;(3) Institute training to address the issues related to motorcycle profiling; and(4) Work with motorcycle groups in their communities to appropriately address the issue of motorcycle profiling.Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to coordinate with the criminal justice training commission to ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered in regional training for in-service law enforcement officers at all levels.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2512
by Representatives Bailey and Kirby; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning nonresident surplus line brokers and insurance producers.
Revises provisions relating to nonresident surplus line brokers and insurance producers.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2513
by Representatives Nelson and Kirby; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Using credit history, education, and income for insurance purposes.
Addresses the use of credit history, education, and income with regard to insurance rates, premiums, and eligibility and the denial, nonrenewal, or cancellation of insurance coverage.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2514
by Representatives Bailey and Kirby; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Regulating crop adjusters.
Regulates crop adjusters.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2515
by Representative Morris
Regarding biodiesel fuel labeling requirements.
Revises labeling requirements on fuel pumps offering a biodiesel blend.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2516
by Representative Morris
Regarding the siting of small alternative energy facilities.
Modifies provisions of chapter 80.50 RCW (energy facilities--site locations) relating to small alternative energy resource facilities.Revises duties of the energy facility site evaluation council with regard to small alternative energy resource facilities.Authorizes the energy facility site evaluation council and any local government in the state to enter into an interlocal agreement for the purpose of permitting small alternative energy resource facilities within the geographic jurisdiction of the local government.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2517
by Representatives Dammeier and Haigh
Exempting housing authorities from laws governing the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of property by other public bodies.
Exempts housing authorities from laws governing the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of property by other public bodies.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2518
by Representatives Goodman and Rodne; by request of Board For Judicial Administration
Modifying oath requirements for interpreters.
Modifies oath requirements for interpreters.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2519
by Representatives Green, Hope, and Ericks; by request of LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board
Addressing duty-related death benefits for public safety employees.
Addresses duty-related death benefits for public safety employees.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
HB 2520
by Representatives Ross and Chandler; by request of Board For Judicial Administration
Increasing the number of superior court judges in Yakima county.
Increases the number of superior court judges in Yakima county.Provides that the additional judicial position becomes effective only if the county documents its approval of the position and its agreement that it will pay out of county funds, without reimbursement from the state, the expenses of such position.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2521
by Representative Driscoll; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Addressing conversion rights upon termination of eligibility for health plan coverage.
Modifies provisions relating to conversion rights upon termination of eligibility for a group disability insurance policy, group health care service contract, or group health maintenance agreement issued, entered into, or renewed on or after January 1, 2011.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2522
by Representative Driscoll; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning emergency health care services.
Changes the definition of "emergency services" in chapter 48.43 RCW (insurance reform) to allow necessary evaluation and treatment to be provided anywhere in the hospital.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2523
by Representative O'Brien
Concerning garnishment.
Modifies provisions relating to garnishment under chapter 6.27 RCW.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2524
by Representative O'Brien
Concerning prohibited practices of collection agencies.
Prohibits certain practices of collection agencies.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2525
by Representative Nealey
Concerning public facilities districts created by at least two city or county legislative authorities.
Expands the authority of public facility districts formed by at least two legislative authorities that had previously created a public facilities district.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
HB 2526
by Representatives O'Brien and Warnick
Concerning the tax payment and reporting requirements of small wineries.
Excludes small wineries from: (1) Certain reporting requirements; and(2) Paying certain taxes more often than annually.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2527
by Representative Morris
Regarding the energy facility site evaluation council.
Revises application costs for energy facility site certification.Transfers the duties from the department of community, trade, and economic development to the utilities and transportation commission, with regard to the energy facility site evaluation council.Authorizes the energy facility site evaluation council to retain an independent consultant to measure the impact of a proposed energy facility on the environment or other matter deemed essential to appraise the site.Modifies provisions relating to counsel for the environment.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2528
by Representative Appleton
Retroactively applying certain intermediate license law amendments made during the 2009 legislative session.
Makes the 2009 amendments to RCW 46.20.075 (intermediate license) retroactive to July 1, 2001.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2529
by Representative Appleton
Requiring construction contractors working on a property to notify the property owner and law enforcement of evidence of potential contamination.
Requires a construction contractor working or contracting to work on a property to notify the property owner and local law enforcement authorities if the contractor finds evidence of potential contamination or that the site has been used as an illegal drug manufacturing site.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environmental Health. | |
HB 2530
by Representatives White and Hunt
Concerning a time limit for accepting or soliciting campaign contributions.
Revises provisions relating to time limits for accepting or soliciting campaign contributions by including candidates for state office.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2531
by Representatives White and Hunt
Concerning vacancies in county offices.
Revises the procedure for filling a vacancy in a nonpartisan office in certain counties.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2532
by Representative Van De Wege
Regarding a pilot program for the withdrawal of water in a cluster development.
Establishes a pilot project that exempts the domestic use of water for a clustered residential development from certain permit requirements.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2533
by Representatives Pearson and Hurst
Adopting the interstate compact on mental health.
Adopts the interstate compact on mental health.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services. | |
HB 2534
by Representatives Hurst, Pearson, and O'Brien
Establishing a program to verify the address of registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders.
Revises provisions relating to verification of addresses for registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders.Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, when funded, to administer a grant program to county sheriffs for the purpose of verifying the address and residency of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders who reside within the county sheriff's jurisdiction.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2535
by Representatives Hurst and O'Brien
Concerning juvenile firearms and weapons crimes.
Modifies firearms and weapons crimes committed by a juvenile.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services. | |
HB 2536
by Representative McCoy
Concerning a standard offer contract for certain renewable energy systems.
Requires all electric utilities to provide standard offer contracts for the purchase of electricity produced from certain renewable energy systems.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2537
by Representative McCoy
Concerning incentives for solar energy systems.
Addresses stirling converters with regard to solar energy systems.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
| Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM. | ||
HB 2538
by Representative Upthegrove
Regarding high-density urban development.
Encourages high-density, compact, in-fill development and redevelopment within existing urban areas in order to further existing goals of the growth management act.Promotes the use of public transit and encourages further investment in transit systems.Contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2539
by Representative Upthegrove
Optimizing the collection of source separated materials.
Increases current residential recycling rates by an additional thirty percent by 2020.Authorizes the utilities and transportation commission, upon request by a solid waste collection company or other party to a general rate case hearing, to approve rates, charges, or services at a discount for low-income senior customers and low-income customers.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2540
by Representative Cody
Concerning the practice of dentistry.
Repeals the expiration of chapter 147, Laws of 2008 relating to licensure of dentists from other states.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2541
by Representatives Takko, Orcutt, Kessler, and Kretz
Maintaining a base of forest lands that may be used for commercial forestry.
Maintains a base of forest lands that may be used for commercial forestry.Requires the forest practices board, before adopting new forest practices rules, to propose related incentives for landowners to provide voluntary conservation measures.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2542
by Representatives Hinkle and Blake
Contracting for a comparative review of local governments' land use plans and the water availability found in those planning areas.
Declares an intent to: (1) Obtain a comparative review of local land use plans and water availability;(2) Identify existing and potential conflicts between land use plans and permit decisions and rules; and(3) Identify strategies that will reduce or eliminate those conflicts.Requires the department of commerce to contract with a consulting firm qualified in land use and water supply planning to produce a comparative review of local land use plans adopted by local governments and the water availability found in those planning areas.Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2543
by Representative Chase
Concerning physicians' disciplinary proceedings.
Revises the disciplinary process of the medical quality assurance commission.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2544
by Representative Chase
Requiring informed consent for administration of drugs to patients with known drug allergies.
Requires informed consent before the administration of any drug when the patient has a known allergy to that drug or that family of drugs.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2545
by Representatives Upthegrove and Chase; by request of Department of Ecology
Directing the department of ecology to adopt rules requiring entities to report the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Addresses the reporting of emissions of greenhouse gases.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2546
by Representative Van De Wege
Concerning classroom training for electrical trainees.
Revises classroom training requirements for electrical trainees.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2547
by Representatives Conway and Condotta
Concerning franchise agreements between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.
Modifies provisions relating to franchise agreements between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2548
by Representative Chandler
Regarding withdrawing various waters of the state from additional appropriations.
Requires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to ensure future water users have the ability to acquire sufficient water for certain authorized uses.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2549
by Representative Chandler
Concerning providing firefighting services to areas outside a fire protection jurisdiction.
Facilitates the provision of firefighting services to areas outside a fire protection jurisdiction.Requires a county assessor to collect an annual unprotected lands firefighting assessment from owners of unprotected land for the purpose of creating a firefighting fund for unprotected lands.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2550
by Representative Ross
Concerning abatement of nuisances involving criminal street gang activity.
Authorizes abatement of nuisances involving criminal street gang activity.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2551
by Representative Cody
Establishing the Washington vaccine association.
Creates a nonprofit corporation to be known as the Washington vaccine association to assess health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines provided to certain children in Washington state.Provides for termination of the association under the sunset act.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2552
by Representative Cody
Concerning individual health coverage.
Modifies provisions relating to premium rates for health benefit plans for individuals.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2553
by Representative Conway
Addressing unemployment benefits for certain eligible individuals.
Improves eligibility requirements, disqualification provisions, and benefit amounts to enhance the effects of the unemployment insurance system on individuals, families, and communities.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2554
by Representative Conway
Establishing a farm worker-grower advisory committee.
Requires the director of the department of agriculture to appoint a farm worker-grower advisory committee to aid the director in formulating policies and discussing problems related to agricultural labor.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2555
by Representative Conway
Authorizing the department of labor and industries to issue subpoenas to enforce production of information related to electricians and electrical installations.
Authorizes the director of the department of labor and industries, if he or she has reason to believe there has been a violation of chapter 19.28 RCW (electricians and electrical installations), to issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any information, whether written or electronic, necessary to enforce chapter 19.28 RCW.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2556
by Representatives Fagan and Chandler
Regarding financial security requirements under chapter 22.09 RCW.
Addresses financial security requirements under chapter 22.09 RCW (agricultural commodities).
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2557
by Representative Kenney; by request of Statute Law Committee
Correcting references regarding the department of commerce.
Corrects references regarding the department of commerce.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
HB 2558
by Representatives Kelley, Rodne, and Seaquist
Concerning service members' civil relief.
Revises the definitions of "military service" and "service member" in chapter 38.42 RCW (service members' civil relief).
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2559
by Representatives Eddy and Upthegrove
Establishing the watershed improvement through water quality trading and banking act.
Establishes the watershed improvement through water quality trading and banking act.Requires the department of ecology to develop and implement a water quality trading and banking program as a means of achieving water quality objectives and standards in lieu of other technology or water quality-based requirements.Authorizes the department to seek federal funding to support the program.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2560
by Representatives Orwall and Upthegrove; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Regulating joint underwriting associations.
Authorizes the insurance commissioner to: (1) Ensure continued availability of excess flood insurance in this state;(2) Establish a temporary joint underwriting association for excess flood insurance if certain conditions are met; and(3) Use appropriated funds as needed to establish and supervise the association.Directs the insurance commissioner to, by rule, require insurers authorized to write property insurance in this state to form a market assistance plan to assist persons and other entities unable to purchase vital property insurance in an adequate amount from either the admitted market or nonadmitted market.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 6:00 PM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2561
by Representative Dunshee
Funding construction of energy cost saving improvements to public facilities.
Creates jobs in every corner of the state by issuing bonds, which will catalyze energy savings and repair work at public schools, state colleges and universities, and other public buildings.Authorizes the state finance committee to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing needed capital improvements to public facilities for energy operational cost savings.Requires the department of commerce, in consultation with the department of general administration and the Washington State University energy program, to administer the jobs act.Requires the department of general administration to develop guidelines that are consistent with national and international energy savings performance standards for the implementation of energy savings performance contracting projects by the energy savings performance contractors.Creates the Washington works account.Makes an appropriation.Provides that the act takes effect only if the voters approve certain sections of the act by December 1, 2010.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2562
by Representative Nelson
Concerning lease rates for industrial users of state-owned aquatic lands.
Establishes more equitable lease rates for industrial users of state-owned aquatic lands.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2563
by Representative Nelson
Authorizing port districts to participate in community-based activities to provide shelter or housing for certain populations.
Authorizes port districts to provide funding, property, and other port resources to assist local governmental or nonprofit entities in the development and maintenance of shelter or housing for homeless or low-income persons.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2564
by Representative Nelson; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
Regarding escrow agents.
Changes requirements for escrow agents, including licensing, bonding, and examination requirements.Restricts who escrow agents may employ.Modifies enforcement provisions related to escrow agents, allowing confiscation of property.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2565
by Representatives Ericksen and Simpson
Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence.
Mandates a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2566
by Representative Simpson
Creating an exemption from impact fees for low-income housing.
Places obligations on a person seeking an exemption from impact fees for low-income housing.Restricts the application of development fees.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2567
by Representatives Carlyle, Dickerson, Simpson, Anderson, White, Nelson, Sullivan, Kenney, Maxwell, Liias, and Pettigrew
Concerning the excise taxation of publicly owned facilities accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums.
Provides certain excise tax relief to organizations operating accredited zoo and aquarium facilities.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2568
by Representatives Dunshee and Kretz
Concerning projects recommended by the public works board.
Modifies the legislative authorization for project loans recommended by the public works board by eliminating specific requirements related to the Omak and Snohomish sanitary sewer project.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. | |
HB 2569
by Representatives Dunshee, Blake, and Hunt
Regarding access to information for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Revises provisions relating to department of fish and wildlife's improved access facilities by: (1) Allowing certain license plates to access those facilities;(2) Increasing the annual fee for a fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit; and(3) Authorizing additional uses of the funds from those permits.Authorizes the department of fish and wildlife to develop information accessible through the department's internet web site that promotes outdoor recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2570
by Representative Simpson
Protecting the integrity of the initiative and referendum process.
Protects the integrity of the initiative and referendum process by: (1) Limiting the making of laws from being a profit-making activity for those engaged in putting initiatives and referenda on the ballot;(2) Requiring transparency with financial disclosure;(3) Limiting conflicts of interest with gift restrictions; and(4) Requiring that petition sponsors swear to uphold the Constitution.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2571
by Representative Appleton
Changing the definition of predatory.
Revises the definition of "predatory" in chapter 9.94A RCW (sentencing reform act of 1981).
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2572
by Representative Appleton
Changing the definition of threat.
Revises the definition of "threat" as it is used in the Washington criminal code (Title 9A RCW).
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2573
by Representatives Simpson, Morris, Williams, Nelson, Eddy, and Liias
Clarifying regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities.
Clarifies regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2574
by Representatives White, Nelson, Williams, Liias, and Eddy
Concerning annexations by cities and code cities located within the boundaries of a regional transit authority.
Addresses annexations by cities and code cities located within the boundaries of a regional transit authority.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2575
by Representative Upthegrove
Expanding the membership of the capital projects advisory review board.
Changes the composition of the capital projects advisory review board.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2576
by Representatives Kenney and Liias; by request of Secretary of State
Restructuring fees for the division of corporations and affirming authority to establish fees for the charities program of the office of the secretary of state.
Restructures certain fees for the division of corporations of the office of the secretary of state in a manner that has minimal revenue impact but moves the division of corporations towards a more self-sustaining budget.Affirms the office of the secretary of state's authority to establish fees for a charitable organization education program.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2577
by Representative Sullivan
Creating community facilities districts.
Facilitates voluntary landowner financing of community facilities and local, subregional, and regional infrastructure by authorizing the creation of community facilities districts.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2578
by Representative Seaquist
Concerning the disclosure of existing property tax levies on ballot propositions subject to voter approval for levy lid lifts.
Requires additional information on a ballot proposition for a levy that is subject to voter approval under RCW 84.55.050 (election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy).
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2579
by Representative Liias
Addressing the revocation of signatures on ballot measures.
Authorizes a person who signs a petition for a ballot measure to request that his or her signature be removed on that petition by making a written request to the secretary of state.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2580
by Representative Liias
Concerning secondary career and technical education courses.
Declares that, in 2008, the legislature enacted comprehensive legislation in support of rigorous, high-quality secondary career and technical education.Continues this support and addresses lingering issues regarding recognition of career and technical courses by community and technical colleges and equitable standards for determining academic and career and technical course equivalencies.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2581
by Representative Liias
Providing a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions.
Allows a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2582
by Representatives Hurst, Armstrong, Haigh, and Moeller
Allowing agencies to direct requesters to their web site for public records.
Encourages agencies to make commonly requested public records available on their web site.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2583
by Representatives Haigh, Armstrong, and Moeller
Concerning conferences prior to filing actions alleging a public records request violation.
Authorizes a requester and agency, before filing any court action alleging a violation of the public records act, to first confer in person or by telephone regarding any dispute.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2584
by Representatives White, Nelson, Dunshee, Conway, Orwall, and Hunt
Regarding the scope of collective bargaining for nontenured faculty at community and technical colleges.
Affirms that the constitutional requirement of due process applies to nontenured faculty in community and technical colleges.Requires, after an appropriate probationary period of evaluation, nontenured faculty members whose contracts are not renewed to be provided with the reasons for the nonrenewal and a process to challenge the nonrenewal.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2585
by Representative Kelley; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning insurance.
Addresses the administration and regulation of insurance statutes, generally.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2586
by Representatives Sullivan and Priest
Encouraging kindergarten outreach.
Encourages kindergarten outreach to encourage, support, and assist parents in their role as the primary educator of their children and to support students' successful transition into the K-12 education system.Authorizes a school district to submit an application to the state board of education to count hours of kindergarten outreach for up to five percent of the minimum instructional hours for kindergarten students.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2587
by Representative Hunt
Restricting house-to-house sales of books, periodicals, or newspapers to certain hours.
Requires peddlers and vendors of books, periodicals, or newspapers who sell house-to-house to only sell or offer to sell goods during certain hours.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2588
by Representative Green
Regulating local electric carts.
Defines and regulates local electric carts.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2589
by Representative Green
Concerning on-site wastewater treatment systems designer licensing.
Modifies designer licensing provisions with regard to on-site wastewater treatment systems.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2590
by Representative Morris
Authorizing a system benefits charge to foster sustainable energy resources and smart energy technologies.
Promotes the development of sustainable energy resources and smart energy technologies.Improves system reliability by establishing a utility-based system benefits charge that may be used to reduce the cost of deploying sustainable energy projects and smart energy technologies.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2591
by Representative Morris
Recovering the actual cost of processing applications for water right permits.
Provides for recovery of the actual cost of processing applications for water right permits.Stops subsidizing the processing of water right permits out of general tax revenues.Eliminates the backlog of applications within four years of the effective date of the act.Creates the water rights processing and dam safety account to be used only to support the processing of water right applications and change applications and the safety inspection of hydraulic works and plans and specifications for such works.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2592
by Representative Hunt
Prohibiting incentive towing programs for private property impounds.
Prohibits a registered tow truck operator from entering into a contract or agreement or offering a program that provides an incentive to a person authorized to order a private impound that is related to the authorization of an impound or a number of impounds.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2593
by Representatives Rolfes, Morris, Upthegrove, Williams, and Liias
Concerning the department of fish and wildlife's ability to manage shellfish resources.
Enhances the management of shellfish resources by the department of fish and wildlife.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2594
by Representative Rolfes
Addressing the ability of employers to terminate law enforcement officers for acts of dishonesty.
Includes an "explicit, well-defined, and dominant public policy" requiring that law enforcement officers be honest when acting in their official capacity, so that criminal prosecutions are not jeopardized and public confidence in law enforcement is not eroded.Clarifies that an arbitrator shall not overturn the decision of an employer to terminate a law enforcement officer for engaging in an act or acts of dishonesty established by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2595
by Representative Rolfes
Imposing a sentence outside the standard sentence range for defendants who intercept police communication as a means to facilitate the crime.
Imposes a sentence outside the standard sentence range for defendants who intercept police communication as a means to facilitate a crime.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2596
by Representative Williams
Defining child advocacy centers for the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse and implementation of county protocols.
Defines "children's advocacy center" for implementation of county protocols and the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services. | |
HB 2597
by Representative Pearson
Streamlining state environmental permitting through the elimination of the hydraulics project approval process.
Saves the state nearly nine million dollars in general fund money each biennium and allows the department of fish and wildlife to free the resources necessary to pursue its primary management responsibilities by removing the hydraulic project approval process responsibilities from the department of fish and wildlife and relying on the government infrastructure and other environmental programs to provide the vital role of protecting fish life and habitat.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2598
by Representatives Takko and Blake
Concerning the disposal of dredged riverbed materials from the Mount St. Helen's eruption.
Addresses removal of dredge spoil or materials from the beds and shores of certain rivers following the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2599
by Representative McCoy
Concerning withdrawals of groundwater for stock watering purposes.
Requires metering of the withdrawal of public groundwaters for stock watering purposes.Requires the department of agriculture to determine by rule the average daily water use of individual livestock in Washington.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2600
by Representative McCoy
Concerning the provision of telecommunications services to public utility districts and rural port districts.
Regulates rural port districts and public utility districts with regard to retail telecommunications services and telecommunications infrastructure.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2601
by Representative McCoy
Studying telecommunication regulatory reform.
Requires the technology law and public policy clinic at the University of Washington school of law to prepare a comprehensive report identifying and analyzing trends in the telecommunications industry and pathways for telecommunications regulatory reform.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HB 2602
by Representative Moeller
Establishing continuing education requirements for engineers.
Establishes continuing professional development requirements for engineers.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2603
by Representatives Smith, Kenney, Bailey, Quall, Morris, Blake, and Anderson
Requiring agencies to give small businesses an opportunity to comply with a state law or agency rule before imposing a penalty.
Requires state agencies, in certain instances, to provide to a small business that is in violation of a state law or agency rule, a copy of that state law or agency rule and an opportunity to correct the violation before the agency imposes any fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for the violation.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2604
by Representatives Smith, Morris, Bailey, Quall, and Blake
Exempting certain diversions of surface waters for agricultural purposes from the permit process.
Allows the withdrawal of fresh water from larger rivers just before the water would otherwise mix with marine water and become salty and designates the Skagit river watershed as a pilot project area to implement and evaluate this new approach.Authorizes an exemption from certain application and permit requirements.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. | |
HB 2605
by Representatives Driscoll and Kelley
Concerning billing for anatomic pathology services.
Addresses billing for anatomic pathology services.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2606
by Representatives Liias, Warnick, McCune, and Green
Developing certification for manufactured housing community managers.
Establishes a certification program for managers of manufactured housing communities.Creates an advisory council on manufactured housing community manager training and certification.Penalizes a person who manages a manufactured housing community with more than fifteen manufactured housing lots if the person has not been certified as a manufactured housing community manager.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2607
by Representative Sullivan
Providing an exception to postretirement employment restrictions for retirees teaching in high-demand subjects.
Provides an exception to postretirement employment restrictions for retirees teaching in high-demand subjects.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
HB 2608
by Representatives Nelson and Kirby; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
Concerning regulation and licensing of residential mortgage loan servicers and services.
Addresses the regulation and licensing of residential mortgage loan servicers through the national mortgage licensing service.Clarifies the existing authority of the department of financial institutions to regulate residential mortgage loan modification services under the consumer loan act and the mortgage broker practices act.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2609
by Representatives Hunt, Priest, Quall, Kenney, Hope, Sullivan, Liias, and Haigh; by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Regarding accountability and support for vulnerable students and dropouts.
Facilitates the development of a collaborative infrastructure at the local, regional, and state level between systems that serve vulnerable youth in order to improve statewide high school graduation rates.Changes the duties and composition of the work group established in RCW 28A.175.075.Expands the quality education council's reporting requirements.Requires additional information to be provided by the K-12 education data improvement system.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2610
by Representatives Goodman, Hunt, Miloscia, and Maxwell
Exempting from disclosure personal information used to identify a person filing a complaint with an agency.
Exempts from public inspection and copying, personal information that could be used to identify a person filing a complaint with an agency if the complainant requests the agency to keep his or her identity confidential.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2611
by Representatives Williams and Hunt
Concerning annexation of a city, partial city, or town to a fire protection district.
Addresses disposition of existing voter-approved indebtedness at the time of annexation of a city, partial city, or town to a fire protection district.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing. | |
HB 2612
by Representatives Armstrong and Kristiansen
Exempting signature petitions from disclosure.
Exempts signature petitions for referenda and initiatives from public inspection and copying.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2613
by Representatives Hunt, Liias, and Carlyle
Concerning signature gathering for initiatives, referenda, and recall petitions.
Regulates paid signature gatherers for certain initiatives, referenda, and recall petitions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2614
by Representatives Hunt, Liias, Carlyle, and Flannigan
Concerning signature gathering.
Modifies form requirements for initiative and referendum petitions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2615
by Representatives Hunt, Chase, Carlyle, Liias, Flannigan, and Williams
Modifying the filing fee provision for initiatives and referenda.
Modifies provisions relating to the filing fee for an initiative or referendum.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2616
by Representatives Hunt, White, Quall, and Liias
Creating a commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive school district reorganization plan.
Creates the commission on statewide school district reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan for the reorganization of Washington school districts for adoption by the legislature.Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct an independent review of the comprehensive plan.Provides that the act expires June 30, 2014.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2617
by Representatives Driscoll, Chase, Hunt, Wallace, Williams, and Maxwell; by request of Governor Gregoire
Eliminating certain boards and commissions.
Eliminates certain boards and commissions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
HB 2618
by Representatives Liias, Clibborn, Upthegrove, Simpson, Flannigan, Moeller, Williams, Hasegawa, and Chase
Concerning the regulation and preservation of urban streets through a local option street maintenance utility and allowing the imposition of a charge.
Authorizes the creation of a street maintenance utility by cities to serve the residents, businesses, governmental entities, and all other like users in street maintenance utility service areas through the preservation and maintenance of streets for areas with an identified street maintenance utility service.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2619
by Representatives Liias, Roberts, Moeller, Simpson, McCoy, Jacks, and Williams
Requiring the use of electronic signaling devices in certain conditions.
Requires certain persons climbing a mountain above the timber line to use an electronic signaling device.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2620
by Representative Hunter; by request of Department of Revenue
Concerning excise taxation of certain products and services provided or furnished electronically.
Clarifies ambiguities, corrects unintended consequences, restores expectations, and conforms the law to the original intent of the 2009 legislature when they passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2075 (excise taxation of certain products and services provided or furnished electronically).
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2621
by Representatives Orwall, Maxwell, and Darneille
Designating resource programs for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction in K-12 schools.
Supports continued expansion of the type of innovation and creativity displayed by Aviation high school, Delta high school, and the science and math institute at Point Defiance by designating so-called "lighthouse" high schools to serve as resources and examples of best practices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction.Directs the superintendent of public instruction, subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, to designate up to three high schools to serve as resources and examples of how to combine: (1) A small, highly personalized learning community;(2) An interdisciplinary curriculum with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics delivered through a project-based instructional approach; and(3) Active partnerships with businesses and the local community to connect learning beyond the classroom.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
HB 2622
by Representatives Orwall, Rolfes, Darneille, and Pettigrew
Protecting consumers from unfair practices by establishing criteria for the dissemination of credit and court record information contained in a consumer's tenant screening report.
Establishes criteria for the dissemination of credit and court record information contained in a consumer's tenant screening report to protect consumers from unfair practices.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HB 2623
by Representatives Orwall, Miloscia, Darneille, Kirby, Sullivan, and Pettigrew
Regulating the foreclosure of residential real property.
Regulates the foreclosure of residential real property.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2624
by Representatives Kelley, Ericks, Driscoll, Liias, Blake, Finn, and O'Brien
Suspending the interstate compact for adult offender supervision.
Suspends the state's future participation in the interstate compact for adult offender supervision.Requires the 2011 legislature to review the statutes, rules, and regulations relating to the interstate compact for adult offender supervision.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services. | |
HB 2625
by Representatives Kelley, Ericks, Conway, Driscoll, O'Brien, Liias, Blake, and Finn
Addressing bail for felony offenses.
Requires an individualized determination by a judicial officer of conditions of release for persons in custody for felony offenses.Eliminates the practice of allowing release on bail where the bail is based on a bail schedule and not individually determined by a judicial officer.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2626
by Representative Kelley
Modifying violation provisions for offenders.
Requires an offender who violates any condition or requirement of a sentence to serve a mandatory minimum term of forty-eight hours in total confinement for each violation.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2627
by Representatives Kelley, Green, Miloscia, and Kenney
Concerning child support order summary report forms.
Modifies provisions relating to child support order summary report forms.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2628
by Representatives Kelley, Seaquist, Green, Miloscia, Kenney, and Probst
Authorizing persons designated by the decedent to direct disposition, if the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard.
Addresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HB 2629
by Representatives Kelley, Seaquist, Green, and Kenney
Updating provisions related to adoption petitions.
Updates the law regarding adoption petitions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services. | |
HB 2630
by Representatives Probst, Kenney, Conway, Maxwell, and Jacks
Creating the opportunity express program.
Creates the opportunity express program to: (1) Expand training and education programs, such as the worker retraining program, the opportunity grant program, and the opportunity internship program, to ensure that Washington citizens can get the training they need; and(2) Create more effective intake and outreach systems to reach the greatest number of citizens and connect them to the resources they need.Requires the state board for community and technical colleges to: (1) Give priority in receipt of college board worker retraining program funds to those applicants serving the aerospace, healthcare, high technology manufacturing, or renewable energy industries; and(2) Create a single web site for advertising the availability of workforce education and training resources to Washington citizens who are unemployed, underemployed, or are in need of additional training.Requires each community and technical college to: (1) Establish a partnership with the workforce development council for its respective region to link the programs and services targeted for worker retraining funding with overall regional economic development strategy as determined by the local workforce development council; and(2) Annually prepare a worker retraining plan, in collaboration with the local workforce development council.Prohibits the state board for community and technical colleges from authorizing colleges to use worker retraining funds until the local workforce development council has approved the college's worker retraining plan.Creates the opportunity express account.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Higher Education. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2631
by Representatives Probst, Quall, Pettigrew, Orwall, Kenney, Carlyle, Hunt, and Jacks
Creating a dropout prevention recognition program.
Creates the dropout prevention recognition program to provide a financial award for high schools that demonstrate reduction from one school year to the next in high school dropouts.Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to regularly inform high schools and school districts about the opportunities in the act and the activities that have been demonstrated to increase the likelihood of a school receiving a dropout prevention recognition award.Creates the dropout prevention recognition program account.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2632
by Representatives Probst and Pettigrew
Expanding the number of households living in the middle-income bracket.
Moves government away from paying state agencies for process, and toward paying for actual accomplishment of measurable results.Helps move more people out of dependence and into independent, livable wage jobs, by mandating that agencies work together in a coordinated and result-driven manner to improve services to Washingtonians.Requires teamwork across multiple state agencies, including the department of social and health services, the department of commerce, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the employment security department.Reverses the trend of the last thirty years and begins a gradual and sustained increase in the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket or above.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
HB 2633
by Representatives Seaquist and Short
Concerning the department of social and health services' audit program for pharmacy payments.
Requires the regulatory and inspection program authorized in RCW 74.09.200 to include a systematic method to gather data for program improvement.Regulates audits under chapter 74.09 RCW (medical care) of the records of pharmacies licensed by the board of pharmacy.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2634
by Representative Carlyle
Promoting efficiencies including institutional coordination and partnerships in the community and technical college system.
Provides mechanisms for cost-effective partnerships and coordination between institutions of higher education, including shared services, and increased complimentary programming, as well as structural administrative efficiencies.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Higher Education. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2635
by Representatives Carlyle, Orwall, Clibborn, Maxwell, Pettigrew, Ericks, Hunt, and Eddy
Addressing the use of wireless communications devices while driving.
Prohibits the use of a wireless communications device by a person holding a driver's instruction permit or an intermediate license while driving a motor vehicle.Changes the offense of using a wireless communications device while driving and the offense of sending, reading, or writing a text message while driving from secondary offenses to primary offenses.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 2636
by Representatives Santos, Kirby, and Nelson; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
Concerning money transmitters.
Modifies money transmitter regulations.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2637
by Representative Hunter
Concerning local government taxation.
Revises local government taxation statutes by: (1) Eliminating nonsupplant language;(2) Authorizing counties to impose an excise tax on the privilege of engaging in business as a utility;(3) Authorizing a city or town to impose a tax on the gross income of certain water-sewer districts;(4) Allowing use of local real estate excise taxes for park operations; and(5) Clarifying the location of first use for brokered natural gas.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2638
by Representatives McCoy, Quall, Eddy, Liias, Moeller, Dickerson, and Wallace
Regarding instructional materials provided in a specialized format.
Prohibits a public or private institution of higher education that provides a specialized format version of instructional material from requiring the student to return the specialized format version of the instructional material.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Higher Education. | |
HB 2639
by Representatives Dickerson and Conway
Exempting pipe tobacco from restrictions on shipping tobacco to consumers in Washington.
Exempts pipe tobacco from certain shipping restrictions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2640
by Representatives Dickerson and Kagi
Addressing benefits for mental health services under the crime victims' compensation program.
Requires the crime victims' compensation program to be the primary payer for mental health services provided to certain medical assistance or medical care services clients or privately insured individuals.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HB 2641
by Representatives Kenney, Maxwell, Hasegawa, Sullivan, Liias, Clibborn, Ericks, Pettigrew, Chase, Conway, Probst, and Kelley
Expanding small business development centers.
Requires the department of licensing to provide an opportunity for master business applicants to make a voluntary donation of two dollars at the time they submit initial and renewal applications.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development & Trade at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2642
by Representatives Kenney, Probst, Maxwell, Ericks, Conway, Hasegawa, Sullivan, Springer, Pettigrew, Chase, Dickerson, and White
Establishing a pilot project to allow wine tasting at farmers markets.
Requires the liquor control board to establish a pilot project to allow wine tasting at farmers markets.Provides that the act expires December 1, 2011.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2643
by Representative Chase
Providing better water quality during charitable car washes.
Limits the pollution from car washes from entering into watersheds.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2644
by Representative Chase
Providing incentives for the collection and recycling of beverage bottles.
Requires a deposit on certain beverage containers.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 2645
by Representatives Chase, Hasegawa, Flannigan, Williams, and Hunt
Concerning tax preferences and the public interest.
Modifies provisions relating to tax preferences.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2646
by Representatives McCoy, Conway, Green, Hasegawa, and Ormsby
Improving administration of wage complaints.
Improves administration of wage complaints by modifying provisions relating to: (1) Investigations by the department of labor and industries;(2) Wage and interest requirements paid by an employer;(3) Penalties for noncompliance of a wage payment requirement;(4) Tolling the applicable statute of limitations for civil actions;(5) Notice of appeal; and(6) Liability for successor businesses.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
HB 2647
by Representatives Conway and Moeller; by request of Employment Security Department
Allowing certain individuals to seek part-time employment while maintaining eligibility for unemployment insurance in order to qualify for the unemployment insurance modernization incentive provisions of the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009.
Allows certain individuals to maintain eligibility for unemployment insurance, in order to qualify for the unemployment insurance modernization incentive provisions of the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, while seeking part-time employment.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2648
by Representatives Kenney, Conway, Green, and Moeller; by request of Employment Security Department
Addressing unemployment insurance penalties and contribution rates for employers who are not "qualified employers."
Addresses unemployment insurance penalties and contribution rates for employers who are not qualified employers.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2649
by Representatives Green, Conway, and Moeller; by request of Employment Security Department
Correcting references in RCW 50.29.021(2)(c)(i), (c)(ii), and (3)(e), RCW 50.29.062(2)(b)(i)(B) and (2)(b)(iii), and RCW 50.29.063(1)(b) and (2)(a)(ii) to unemployment insurance statutes concerning employer experience rating accounts and contribution rates.
Corrects references to certain unemployment insurance statutes.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
HB 2650
by Representatives Springer, Conway, Flannigan, Pettigrew, Dunshee, and Ormsby
Providing local flexibility with existing revenues during severe economic downturns.
Provides greater flexibility to local governments for use of existing revenues.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 2651
by Representatives Upthegrove and Orwall
Authorizing port districts to participate in activities related to job training and placement.
Authorizes port districts to provide certain port resources to assist nonprofit entities in the operation of certain programs for job training and placement.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. | |
HB 2652
by Representatives Darneille, Dunshee, Driscoll, Green, Dickerson, and Orwall
Regulating tanning facilities.
Regulates the indoor tanning industry.Creates the tanning facility account.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. | |
HB 2653
by Representative Short
Eliminating duplication in federal and state greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
Eliminates duplication in federal and state greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
HJM 4020
by Representatives Dickerson, Quall, and Darneille
Petitioning Congress to fully fund forty percent of the costs of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Petitions congress to fully fund forty percent of the costs of the federal individuals with disabilities education act.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Education Appropriations. | |
HJM 4021
by Representatives Dickerson, Kirby, and Takko
Requesting the restriction of executive compensation at financial institutions that received federal bailout funds.
Requests the restriction of executive compensation at financial institutions that received federal bailout funds.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance. | |
HJR 4213
by Representatives Hope, Hurst, Ericks, Roach, Angel, Ross, Taylor, McCune, Parker, Klippert, Dammeier, Herrera, Johnson, Smith, Shea, Pearson, Haler, Alexander, Schmick, Crouse, Ericksen, Orcutt, Fagan, Bailey, Chandler, Priest, and Short
Adopting the Lakewood Law Enforcement Memorial Act to amend the state Constitution to exempt certain persons charged with a most serious crime from being bailable if proof is evident that the individual is potentially dangerous to other people in the community.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution by adopting the Lakewood Law Enforcement Memorial Act to exempt certain persons charged with a most serious crime from being bailable if proof is evident that the individual is potentially dangerous to other people in the community.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HJR 4214
by Representatives Kelley, Hope, Hurst, Ericks, Roach, Angel, Klippert, Taylor, McCune, Parker, Herrera, Dammeier, Ross, Johnson, Smith, Shea, Haler, Alexander, Schmick, Crouse, Ericksen, Walsh, Kristiansen, Rodne, Nealey, Short, Priest, and Pearson
Adopting the Lakewood Law Enforcement Memorial Act to amend the state Constitution to exempt certain persons charged with a most serious crime from being bailable if proof is evident that the individual is potentially dangerous to other people in the community.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution by adopting the Lakewood Law Enforcement Memorial Act to exempt certain persons charged with a most serious crime from being bailable if proof is evident that the individual is potentially dangerous to other people in the community.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
HJR 4215
by Representatives Haler, Armstrong, Crouse, Klippert, Johnson, Angel, Hope, Alexander, and Schmick
Amending the state Constitution to require that hydroelectric generation be recognized as a renewable resource.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to require that hydroelectric generation be recognized as a renewable resource.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. | |
HJR 4216
by Representative Moeller
Eliminating the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to eliminate the mandatory retirement age for judges.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
HCR 4406
by Representatives Kessler and Kretz
Providing for reintroduction of bills from last session.
Provides for reintroduction of bills from last session.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
HCR 4407
by Representatives Kessler and Kretz
Calling for a joint session.
Calls for a joint session for the purpose of receiving the state of the state message of the governor.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
SB 6190
by Senator Berkey
Requiring full payment of all moneys due under the certificate of delinquency prior to any change of ownership of real property after a certificate of delinquency is issued.
Requires that, after a certificate of delinquency has been issued and before the day of the sale of real property, no change in ownership of the real property may be made until all money due under the certificate of delinquency is paid in full.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6191
by Senators Parlette and Rockefeller
Concerning the joint legislative audit and review committee.
Updates and removes obsolete references from statutes governing the joint legislative audit and review committee.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6192
by Senators Marr and Brandland
Providing for modification of the disposition concerning restitution in juvenile cases.
Authorizes modification, as to amount, terms, and conditions of the portion of the disposition concerning restitution, at any time up to the maximum term of ten years after a respondent's eighteenth birthday.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6193
by Senators Marr, Morton, Kilmer, Kauffman, Eide, and Berkey
Allowing medicare supplement insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs.
Allows medicare supplement insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs.
| Dec 17 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6194
by Senators Keiser, Zarelli, and Parlette; by request of Department of Social and Health Services
Simplifying medicaid payment for nursing facilities.
Maintains the current medicaid nursing facility payment methodology through simplification of the nursing facility medicaid payment system statute.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6195
by Senator Berkey
Mailing applications for distributions of excess proceeds from county tax lien foreclosures to the record owner.
Requires a county treasurer, within thirty days of a foreclosure sale of any property that is sold in excess of the minimum bid, to mail the record owner an application for the distribution of the excess proceeds.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6196
by Senators Hobbs, Hewitt, Pridemore, Shin, Roach, Kilmer, Franklin, Swecker, Fairley, and King; by request of Military Department
Concerning military leave for public employees.
Modifies provisions regarding military leave for public employees.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6197
by Senators Berkey, Parlette, and Franklin
Concerning group life insurance.
Modifies provisions regarding issuance of group life insurance policies.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6198
by Senators Berkey, Schoesler, and Hobbs
Modifying the exemption to the three-year active transacting requirement for foreign or alien insurer applicants.
Modifies the exemption to the three-year active transacting requirement for foreign or alien insurer applicants.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6199
by Senators Franklin, Sheldon, Honeyford, Carrell, Roach, Hargrove, Regala, Pflug, Becker, and Parlette; by request of Attorney General
Modifying the community renewal law.
Modifies provisions regarding the community renewal law.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6200
by Senators Carrell, Sheldon, Honeyford, Franklin, Pflug, Roach, Hargrove, Becker, Regala, Schoesler, and Parlette; by request of Attorney General
Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development.
Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6201
by Senators Kline, Hargrove, Sheldon, Brandland, Holmquist, Pflug, McCaslin, King, Becker, and Regala; by request of Attorney General
Protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
Revises current statutes governing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to ensure that intentional viewing of and trading in child pornography over the internet is subject to a criminal penalty without limiting the scope of existing prohibitions on the possession of or dealing in child pornography, including the possession of electronic depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.Clarifies that each individual item of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate violation for purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under the statutes governing possession of and trading in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6202
by Senators Hargrove, Holmquist, Franklin, Honeyford, McCaslin, Regala, and Morton; by request of Attorney General
Expanding provisions relating to vulnerable adults.
Expands provisions relating to crimes against vulnerable adults.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6203
by Senators Brandland, Hargrove, Sheldon, Honeyford, Hatfield, Delvin, Kauffman, King, Becker, Pflug, McCaslin, Parlette, Kohl-Welles, Holmquist, Regala, and Kline; by request of Attorney General
Ensuring punishment for domestic violence offenders.
Recognizes: (1) The substantial and great impact upon society, families, children, and the victims of offenses occurring between cohabitants;(2) The continuing nature of domestic violence; and(3) The lasting psychological trauma caused by such violence.Finds that the prevention of domestic violence, and the proper punishment for such offenses, is a compelling state interest that has not been under current sentencing provisions. Toward this end, the act is necessary to ensure that domestic violence offenders are punished accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be achieved.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6204
by Senators Sheldon and King
Privatizing the sale of liquor.
Declares an intent to privatize the retail and distribution of liquor to result in a system that is more efficient than public sector retail and distribution.Finds that: (1) The present system of state control includes a markup amount at distribution that generates revenue for the state and local governments; and(2) This markup will be eliminated when liquor sales and distribution are privatized.Declares an intent that the privatization of liquor sales and distribution not result in revenue losses to state or local governments as compared to projected revenues assumed under state control, not including any separate licenses or franchises.Directs the liquor control board and the department of revenue, with assistance from legislative staff and the office of financial management, to present a report to the legislature no later than December 1, 2010, on a recommended method and rates of liquor taxation that would generate the same future projected revenue for the state and local jurisdictions as under the current state control system.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce & Consumer Protection at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6205
by Senator Haugen
Concerning portions of state highways better served by merged districts under certain circumstances.
Streamlines the existing mechanism for merging fire districts.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6206
by Senator Haugen
Authorizing extensions of the due dates for filing tax incentive accountability reports and surveys with the department of revenue.
Authorizes extensions of the due dates for filing tax incentive accountability reports and surveys with the department of revenue.Provides that the act applies to annual surveys and reports due under any of the statutes listed in section 1 of the act in calendar year 2011 and thereafter.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6207
by Senator Haugen
Allowing local governments to create golf cart zones.
Authorizes the legislative authority of a city or county to create a golf cart zone surrounding a golf course to permit the incidental operation of golf carts upon a street or highway of this state having a speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour or less.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6208
by Senators Haugen and Hatfield
Concerning temporary agricultural directional signs on state highway rights-of-way.
Includes a sign on a state highway right-of-way in the definition of "temporary agricultural directional sign" as it applies to chapter 47.42 RCW (highway advertising control act).
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. | ||
SB 6209
by Senators Haugen, Berkey, and Marr
Allowing moneys paid to county road funds to be used for park and ride lots.
Authorizes the use of money paid to a county road fund for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of park and ride lots.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6210
by Senators Haugen, Hatfield, and Morton
Regarding the preservation and conservation of agricultural resource lands.
Finds that each year, a significant amount of the state's agricultural land is irrevocably converted from actual or potential agricultural use to nonagricultural use.Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Conduct a review of the state environmental policy act rules; and(2) Make appropriate changes to the rules and environmental checklist to require more detailed review and evaluation of program and project proposals for identification of probable impacts to agricultural resources.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
SB 6211
by Senators Haugen and Hatfield
Creating an agricultural scenic corridor within the scenic and recreational highway system.
Designates state route number 5, from Starbird Road interchange to Hickox Road interchange and from the Chuckanut interchange to Bow Hill Road interchange, as an agricultural scenic corridor.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. | ||
SB 6212
by Senator Haugen
Regarding permit review for small scale fish enhancement projects.
Addresses permit review for small scale fish enhancement projects.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6213
by Senators Haugen and Swecker; by request of Utilities & Transportation Commission and Washington State Patrol
Concerning vehicles at railroad grade crossings.
Modifies requirements of certain vehicles at railroad grade crossings.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6214
by Senators Haugen, Morton, Swecker, Shin, McCaslin, Ranker, Rockefeller, Fairley, Pridemore, Kline, Parlette, Jacobsen, and Schoesler; by request of Growth Management Hearings Board
Restructuring three growth management hearings boards into one board.
Abolishes the three current growth management hearings boards and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to a single growth management hearings board.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6215
by Senators Rockefeller, Kilmer, Sheldon, Marr, Keiser, Pridemore, and Oemig
Increasing property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired by reason of disability, and veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.
Increases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans.Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6216
by Senators Rockefeller, Sheldon, Oemig, Kilmer, and Keiser
Concerning the disclosure of existing property tax levies on ballot propositions subject to voter approval for levy lid lifts.
Requires additional information on a ballot proposition for a levy that is subject to voter approval under RCW 84.55.050 (election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy).
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6217
by Senator Rockefeller
Retroactively applying certain intermediate license law amendments made during the 2009 legislative session.
Makes the 2009 amendments to RCW 46.20.075 (intermediate license) retroactive to July 1, 2001.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6218
by Senators Fraser and Brandland; by request of State Treasurer
Authorizing use of voter approved local excess tax levies to pay financing contracts under the local option capital asset lending program and clarifying which "other agencies" may participate in the program.
Modifies the local option capital asset lending program to authorize state use of certain voter approved excess tax levies to pay financing contracts and clarifies program participants.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6219
by Senator Berkey; by request of State Treasurer
Funding sources for time certificate of deposit investments.
Modifies provisions relating to funding sources for time certificate of deposit investments.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6220
by Senators Fraser and Brandland; by request of State Finance Committee
Concerning determination of the terms and conditions of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness of the state of Washington.
Requires the state finance committee to: (1) Meet not less than twice per calendar year and determine certain terms and conditions of all bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness;(2) Publish a summary of debt management activities at least annually; and(3) Publish the results of each debt issuance in a timely manner upon conclusion of each debt issuance.Allows the state finance committee to authorize the state treasurer, by resolution, to: (1) Accept offers to purchase the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and to sell and deliver the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness to the purchases thereof;(2) Determine the date, price, principal amounts per maturity, delivery dates, and interest rate or rates; and(3) Set other terms and conditions as the committee may deem necessary and appropriate.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6221
by Senator Fairley; by request of State Treasurer
Concerning clarification and expansion of eligibility to use the state's local government investment pool.
Clarifies and expands participation in the state local government investment pool.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6222
by Senator Benton
Exempting certain nonconviction data from public inspection and copying under the public records act.
Exempts certain nonconviction data from public inspection and copying under the public records act.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6223
by Senator Benton
Revising timelines for deletion of nonconviction data.
Changes the timeline for deleting certain nonconviction data.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6224
by Senators Keiser and Becker; by request of Department of Health
Conforming the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law.
Conforms the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6225
by Senators Schoesler, Fairley, McCaslin, and Sheldon
Concerning population thresholds that determine the number of local councilmembers and receipt of local funds.
Authorizes cities and towns, for the purpose of determining population under certain circumstances, to include the population of any state correctional facility located within the city or town.Provides that the act applies to municipal general elections held on or after the effective date of the act.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6226
by Senators Stevens and Carrell
Changing provisions relating to truancy petition compliance.
Modifies compliance requirements with regard to truancy petitions.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6227
by Senators Becker, Marr, Parlette, and Keiser
Concerning the practice of opticianry.
Permits regularly enrolled students in a prescribed course of opticianry to practice under supervision without registering as an apprentice with the department of health.
| Dec 10 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6228
by Senators Haugen and Jacobsen; by request of Department of Agriculture
Regarding organic products.
Addresses organic and transitional products.
| Dec 14 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6229
by Senator Schoesler; by request of Department of Agriculture
Extending to 2015 the assessment levied under RCW 15.36.551 to support the dairy inspection program.
Extends the assessment levied to support the dairy inspection program to June 30, 2015.
| Dec 14 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6230
by Senators Kline, McCaslin, Regala, Brandland, and Swecker
Concerning costs for the collection of DNA samples.
Addresses collection costs of DNA samples.
| Dec 17 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6231
by Senators Marr, King, Eide, Delvin, and Zarelli; by request of Washington State Patrol
Implementing rules and penalties for drivers when approaching certain emergency, roadside assistance, or police vehicles in emergency zones.
Defines "emergency zone" with regard to approaching certain emergency or roadside assistance vehicles.Prescribes penalties.
| Dec 17 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6232
by Senators Regala, McCaslin, Marr, Parlette, Carrell, and Brandland; by request of Washington State Patrol
Concerning the regulation of ignition interlock devices by the Washington state patrol.
Authorizes the state patrol to inspect the records and equipment of manufacturers, vendors, and customers during regular business hours for compliance with statutes and rules with regard to ignition interlock devices.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6233
by Senators Kline, Parlette, Carrell, and Zarelli; by request of Washington State Patrol
Concerning breath test instruments approved by the state toxicologist.
Modifies provisions relating to state toxicologist-approved breath test instruments.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6234
by Senators Swecker and Hargrove; by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife
Regarding the sea urchin and sea cucumber license limitation programs.
Revises provisions relating to issuance, renewals, surcharges, and transfers of sea urchin and sea cucumber licenses.Requires the director of the department of fish and wildlife to notify the department of revenue, within thirty days, when the number of licenses is reduced to twenty.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6235
by Senators Hargrove, Haugen, Shin, and Hatfield
Promoting industries that rely on the state's working land base.
Declares that jobs connected to the forest products industry should be endorsed by the state and federal government as green jobs, or jobs that benefit the local economy in an environmentally sustainable and beneficial manner, and the forest products industry should be endorsed as a green industry.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
SB 6236
by Senators Hargrove, Jacobsen, Morton, Schoesler, and Swecker; by request of Commissioner of Public Lands
Authorizing the department of natural resources to enter into forest biomass supply agreements.
Allows the department of natural resources to: (1) Maintain a list of all potential sources of forest biomass on state lands for the purposes of identifying and making forest biomass available for sale, exploration, collection, processing, storage, stockpiling, and conversion into energy, biofuels, for use in a biorefinery, or any other similar use;(2) Enter forest biomass supply contracts;(3) Authorize the sale of forest biomass; and(4) Lease state lands, under certain circumstances, for the purpose of the sale, exploration, collection, processing, storage, stockpiling, and conversion of biomass into energy or biofuels, the development of a biorefinery, or for any other resource use derived from biomass.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6237
by Senators Jacobsen and Swecker; by request of Commissioner of Public Lands
Adopting policy recommendations developed by the sustainable recreation work group.
Adopts certain policy recommendations developed by the sustainable recreation work group that are capable of being implemented in the near term and that may provide near-term benefits to sustainable recreation or additional information that may be used to improve recreational activities in Washington.Requires the department of natural resources to: (1) Convey the responsibility to construct, operate, or maintain recreation facilities to a concessionaire; and(2) Initiate two private concessionaire pilot projects to better understand how private concessionaires could be compatible with the department's tradition of providing primitive, relatively dispersed recreation experiences and whether allowing concessionaires access to well-suited campgrounds could improve the quality of service provided while reducing management costs to the department.Requires the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and the state parks and recreation commission to formally explore how the three agencies can develop and implement a multiagency pass that would allow the holder to access any fee-based recreational lands managed by any one of the agencies in lieu of paying a separate access fee to an individual agency.
| Dec 21 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6238
by Senators Hobbs, Roach, Swecker, Kilmer, King, and Franklin; by request of Secretary of State
Concerning overseas and service voters.
Modifies provisions relating to overseas and service voters.
| Dec 22 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6239
by Senator Kohl-Welles; by request of Statute Law Committee
Making technical corrections to gender-based terms.
Makes technical corrections to gender-based terms.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce & Consumer Protection at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6240
by Senator Keiser; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Regulating joint underwriting associations.
Authorizes the insurance commissioner to: (1) Ensure continued availability of excess flood insurance in this state;(2) Establish a temporary joint underwriting association for excess flood insurance if certain conditions are met; and(3) Use appropriated funds as needed to establish and supervise the association.Directs the insurance commissioner to, by rule, require insurers authorized to write property insurance in this state to form a market assistance plan to assist persons and other entities unable to purchase vital property insurance in an adequate amount from either the admitted market or nonadmitted market.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6241
by Senator Kilmer
Creating community facilities districts.
Facilitates voluntary landowner financing of community facilities and local, subregional, and regional infrastructure by authorizing the creation of community facilities districts.
| Dec 28 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation. | |
SB 6242
by Senators Pridemore, Delvin, and Hatfield; by request of Department of Ecology
Updating hazardous waste fee provisions.
Modifies provisions relating to hazardous waste fees.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment and Water & Energy at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6243
by Senators Fairley, Oemig, Swecker, and McDermott; by request of Public Disclosure Commission
Eliminating provisions for filings at locations other than the public disclosure commission.
Eliminates filing requirements at locations other than the public disclosure commission.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6244
by Senators Fraser, Rockefeller, Marr, Ranker, and Pridemore
Defining a green home and an energy efficient home.
Requires the state building code council to adopt rules to define green home and energy efficient home for certain residential units and residential buildings.Prohibits a person from selling, offering for sale, or processing any residential unit within this state as a green home or energy efficient home unless the home meets the definition of a green home or energy efficient home.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
SB 6245
by Senators Kline and Carrell
Concerning prohibited practices of collection agencies.
Prohibits certain practices of collection agencies.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6246
by Senators Eide, McCaslin, Hargrove, Zarelli, Murray, Carrell, Kohl-Welles, Holmquist, King, Fraser, and Hobbs
Creating provisions relating to asbestos-related liabilities.
Addresses limitations on asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers or consolidations occurring before 1972.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6247
by Senator Keiser
Reporting adverse health events.
Requires the department of health, if it determines that a medical facility has failed to provide notification of or a report regarding any adverse event, to assess a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation per day against the medical facility for each day the medical facility is not in compliance with the notification or reporting requirements.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6248
by Senator Keiser
Concerning the use of bisphenol A.
Requires a manufacturer of products that are restricted under the act to notify persons that sell the manufacturer's products in this state about the provisions of the act no less than ninety days before the effective date of the restrictions.Requires a manufacturer that produces, sells, or distributes a product prohibited from manufacture, sale, or distribution in this state under the act to recall the product and reimburse the retailer or any other purchaser for the product.Prohibits a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer from knowingly selling, offering for sale, or distributing for sale or use in this state certain containers that contain bisphenol A.Penalizes a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer who violates the act.Directs expenses to cover administration of the act to be paid from the toxics control account.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6249
by Senators Franklin, Kauffman, McAuliffe, McDermott, Regala, Keiser, Kilmer, Hatfield, and Fraser
Concerning kids at hope.
Finds that: (1) Every child is unique. They have different interests, talents, skills, and personalities and come from homes with different cultures, socio-economic levels, and education levels;(2) Too often children are labeled in a negative context because of these differences;(3) The legislature needs to redesign the negative labels, especially those labels that the state uses for children; and(4) Instead of negative labels such as "at risk," "in poverty," "from poverty," and "disadvantaged," a positive characterization should be used.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. | |
SB 6250
by Senators Franklin and McDermott
Providing fiscal reform.
Provides necessary revenue for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis.Imposes a tax on all taxable income of resident individuals, estates, and trusts and on all individuals, estates, and trusts deriving income from sources in Washington for each taxable year based on the type of return filed and the amount of income.Provides that the act takes effect only if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution authorizing income taxes is approved by the voters at a general election held in November 2010.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6251
by Senator Benton; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning nonresident surplus line brokers and insurance producers.
Revises provisions relating to nonresident surplus line brokers and insurance producers.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6252
by Senator Kohl-Welles; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Using credit history, education, and income for insurance purposes.
Addresses the use of credit history, education, and income with regard to insurance rates, premiums, and eligibility and the denial, nonrenewal, or cancellation of insurance coverage.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6253
by Senator Benton; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning insurance.
Addresses the administration and regulation of insurance statutes, generally.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6254
by Senators Kline, Holmquist, and Honeyford
Concerning the tax payment and reporting requirements of small wineries.
Excludes small wineries from: (1) Certain reporting requirements; and(2) Paying certain taxes more often than annually.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6255
by Senator Kilmer
Concerning mute swans.
Prohibits a mute swan from being designated as deleterious exotic wildlife if certain criteria are met.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6256
by Senators Jacobsen, Morton, and Hatfield
Maintaining a base of forest lands that may be used for commercial forestry.
Maintains a base of forest lands that may be used for commercial forestry.Requires the forest practices board, before adopting new forest practices rules, to propose related incentives for landowners to provide voluntary conservation measures.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 6257
by Senator Honeyford
Concerning water discharge fees.
Provides time limits for the computation of water discharge fees.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
SB 6258
by Senator Honeyford
Directing the utilities and transportation commission to study peak and off-peak electric rates.
Requires the utilities and transportation commission to study and make recommendations on developing time of use electric rates.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment and Water & Energy at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6259
by Senators Kline and Honeyford
Concerning craft wine and wineries.
Regulates craft wineries.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6260
by Senators Kline and Honeyford
Concerning methods of payment for purposes of the alcohol beverage control statutes.
Addresses methods of payment for purposes of the alcohol beverage control statutes.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6261
by Senators Marr, Schoesler, Berkey, Zarelli, and Hobbs
Addressing utility services collections against rental property.
Modifies provisions relating to collecting charges for utility services with regard to rental property.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6262
by Senator Hobbs
Concerning public facilities districts created by at least two city or county legislative authorities.
Expands the authority of public facility districts formed by at least two legislative authorities that had previously created a public facilities district.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6263
by Senator Keiser
Establishing the Washington vaccine association.
Creates a nonprofit corporation to be known as the Washington vaccine association to assess health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines provided to certain children in Washington state.Provides for termination of the association under the sunset act.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6264
by Senator Keiser
Licensing dentists.
Repeals the expiration of chapter 147, Laws of 2008 relating to licensure of dentists from other states.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6265
by Senator Keiser
Concerning hospital surveys or audits.
Removes language that is no longer in effect.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6266
by Senators Hobbs and Kilmer
Concerning service members' civil relief.
Revises the definitions of "military service" and "service member" in chapter 38.42 RCW (service members' civil relief).
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
SB 6267
by Senators Rockefeller and Honeyford; by request of Department of Ecology
Regarding water right processing improvements.
Expands the department of ecology's water right cost-reimbursement agreement program.Requires the department to establish a list of certified water right examiners.Authorizes the department to: (1) Determine that no water remains available for appropriation from a water source and provides for notification to pending applicants of the water source; and(2) Hire contractors who will investigate the disposition of a water right application.Clarifies how a water right claim may be changed or amended.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
| Jan 15 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment and Water & Energy at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6268
by Senators Franklin, Hargrove, Carrell, and Regala
Concerning the administrative procedure act.
Revises the administrative procedure act relating to: (1) Contents of an order of adoption;(2) Affirmative vote requirements for rule adoption;(3) Petitions for judicial review;(4) Transcribing or certifying audio recordings of oral presentations at adjudicative proceedings;(5) Petitions to invalidate a rule; and(6) Posting certain material on an agency's web site in advance of a meeting.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6269
by Senator Keiser; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Addressing conversion rights upon termination of eligibility for health plan coverage.
Modifies provisions relating to conversion rights upon termination of eligibility for a group disability insurance policy, group health care service contract, or group health maintenance agreement issued, entered into, or renewed on or after January 1, 2011.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6270
by Senator Keiser; by request of Insurance Commissioner
Concerning emergency health care services.
Changes the definition of "emergency services" in chapter 48.43 RCW (insurance reform) to allow necessary evaluation and treatment to be provided anywhere in the hospital.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6271
by Senators Murray and Haugen
Concerning annexations by cities and code cities located within the boundaries of a regional transit authority.
Addresses annexations by cities and code cities located within the boundaries of a regional transit authority.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6272
by Senators Kohl-Welles, Carrell, Roach, and McDermott
Concerning the excise taxation of publicly owned facilities accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums.
Provides certain excise tax relief to organizations operating accredited zoo and aquarium facilities.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6273
by Senator Swecker
Concerning insurance coverage of the sales tax for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility enhancing equipment.
Includes sales and use tax in insurance coverage for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility enhancing equipment.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6274
by Senator Jacobsen
Establishing the Washington state trail interactions work group.
Establishes the Washington state trail interactions work group to examine and make recommendations to improve trail access and interactions.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6275
by Senator Jacobsen
Regarding harbor lines.
Modifies provisions regarding the authority of the commission on harbor lines to change, relocate, or reestablish harbor lines.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
| Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. | ||
SB 6276
by Senator Jacobsen
Granting the University of Washington tuition-setting authority.
Makes the University of Washington's tuition-setting authority permanent.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development. | |
SB 6277
by Senators Zarelli and Regala
Revising the order of vesting for the right to control disposition of human remains.
Relinquishes the right of control of a person to whom the right to control the disposition of human remains has been vested if that person has been charged with first or second degree murder or first degree manslaughter in connection with the decedent's death.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6278
by Senator McDermott
Expanding the membership of the capital projects advisory review board.
Changes the composition of the capital projects advisory review board.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SB 6279
by Senators Kline, Murray, and Haugen
Clarifying regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities.
Clarifies regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6280
by Senators Murray, Shin, Kohl-Welles, and Marr
Concerning East Asian medicine practitioners.
Recognizes that acupuncturists licensed by the state engage in a system of medicine to maintain and promote wellness and to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease drawing upon the experience, learning, and traditions originating in East Asia, which include more than acupuncture alone.Changes the state's professional designation of acupuncturists to East Asian medicine practitioners.Incorporates current statutory provisions governing acupuncture, while recognizing treatments, methods, and techniques used in East Asian medicine.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Jan 13 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6281
by Senator Tom
Addressing the dissolution of limited liability companies.
Modifies provisions relating to the dissolution of limited liability companies.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6282
by Senator Fairley
Changing the definition of "immediate family" for purpose of membership on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.
Revises the definition of "immediate family" with regard to membership eligibility on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6283
by Senators Rockefeller, Swecker, and Fraser; by request of Department of General Administration and WSU Extension Energy Program
Regarding the Washington State University extension energy program's plant operations support program.
Transfers the duties from the department of general administration to the Washington State University extension energy program with regard to the plant operation and support program.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
SB 6284
by Senator Jacobsen
Recognizing Leif Erickson day.
Declares that the ninth day of October be recognized as Leif Erickson day.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6285
by Senator Sheldon
Concerning campaign contribution limits for candidates for county office in a noncharter county.
Limits campaign contributions for candidates for county office in a noncharter county.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6286
by Senators Kline, Haugen, and Tom
Concerning the liability and powers of cities and flood control zone districts.
Addresses flood control zone districts with regard to liability and powers, using covered volunteer emergency workers in an emergency situation, and providing grant funds to political subdivisions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6287
by Senators Fraser and Fairley
Concerning annexation of a city, partial city, or town to a fire protection district.
Addresses disposition of existing voter-approved indebtedness at the time of annexation of a city, partial city, or town to a fire protection district.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6288
by Senators Pridemore and Fairley
Authorizing counties, cities, and towns to request background checks for certain license applicants and licensees.
Authorizes local governments to, by ordinance, require a state and federal background investigation of license applicants or licensees in occupations specified by ordinance for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information by county officials.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 6289
by Senators Pridemore, Brandland, and Marr
Protecting lake water quality by reducing phosphorus from lawn fertilizers.
Limits the use of fertilizers containing the plant nutrient phosphorus.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. | |
SB 6290
by Senators Kohl-Welles, Keiser, McDermott, and Kline
Addressing collective bargaining for certain employees of institutions of higher education and related boards.
Modifies provisions relating to collective bargaining for certain employees of institutions of higher education and related boards.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. | |
SB 6291
by Senator Brandland
Concerning marauding dogs.
Revises provisions relating to marauding dogs.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6292
by Senator Brandland
Providing notice of release from involuntary treatment.
Requires notification of the release of an involuntarily committed person from an evaluation and treatment facility or state hospital.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. | |
SB 6293
by Senator Brandland
Changing provisions relating to rendering criminal assistance in the first degree.
Changes the offense of rendering criminal assistance in the first degree to a class B felony.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 6294
by Senator Benton
Authorizing the use of four-wheel, all-terrain vehicles on highways under certain conditions.
Authorizes a person to operate a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle upon a highway of this state under certain conditions.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6295
by Senator Benton
Concerning government entities photographing or recording images of citizens.
Prohibits a local government and the department of transportation from photographing or recording images of: (1) A person driving a vehicle;(2) Passengers in a vehicle; or(3) A vehicle or vehicle license plate.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6296
by Senator Benton
Concerning quick title transactions for vehicles and vessels.
Regulates quick title applications and service fees for vehicles and vessels.Provides that the act applies to quick title transactions that are processed on or after September 1, 2010.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 6297
by Senator Franklin
Regarding certification of speech-language pathology assistants.
Revises provisions relating to speech-language pathology assistants' certification.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
SB 6298
by Senator Berkey
Authorizing limited deposits of public funds with credit unions.
Authorizes a public entity to deposit funds with a credit union.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance. | |
| Jan 12 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Housing & Insurance at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SB 6299
by Senators Schoesler and Hatfield
Regarding livestock inspection.
Addresses livestock inspection with regard to: (1) Self-inspection;(2) Fees for replacement copies of official brand inspection documents;(3) Official health certificate or certificate of veterinarian inspection;(4) Time and mileage fees; and(5) Authority to enter property.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. | |
SJM 8017
by Senators Jacobsen and Morton
Requesting that the restoration of sustainable, healthy forests be a national priority.
Requests that the restoration of sustainable, healthy forests be a national priority.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SJR 8218
by Senators Carrell, Franklin, Brandland, Becker, Schoesler, Kastama, Honeyford, Delvin, Hobbs, Parlette, Zarelli, McCaslin, Holmquist, Hargrove, and Regala
Amending the state Constitution so that offenses that may result in a mandatory life sentence upon conviction are not bailable by sufficient sureties.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution so that offenses that may result in a mandatory life sentence upon conviction are not bailable by sufficient sureties.
| Dec 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SJR 8219
by Senators Franklin and McDermott
Amending the Constitution to allow an income tax.
Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to allow an income tax.
| Jan 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SCR 8409
by Senator Keiser
Forming a joint select committee on health reform implementation.
Forms a joint select committee on health reform implementation.Expires the committee on or before June 30, 2014.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. | |
| Jan 14 | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change) | |
SCR 8410
by Senators Brown and Hewitt
Notifying the Governor that the Legislature is ready to conduct business.
Notifies the governor that the legislature is organized and ready to conduct business.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| President signed. | ||
SCR 8411
by Senators Brown and Hewitt
Establishing cutoff dates for the 2010 regular session.
Establishes cutoff dates for the 2010 regular session.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 11 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| President signed. | ||