WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Legislative Digest No. 1

SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
Tuesday, January 13, 20092nd Day - 2009 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.

Electronic versions of Legislative Digests are available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/digests.aspx?year=2009.


House Bills

HB 1000

by Representatives Haler, Klippert, and Wood; by request of Transportation Improvement Board


Extending state route number 397 to Interstate 82.


Extends state route number 397 to Interstate 82.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1001

by Representatives Parker, Hurst, McCune, Moeller, Ross, Kelley, Morrell, Chase, Green, Schmick, Sullivan, Conway, Dickerson, Kenney, Campbell, Kristiansen, Driscoll, VanDeWege, Orwall, O'Brien, Roach, Wallace, Simpson, Bailey, Kretz, and Warnick; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning veterans' burials.


Revises procedures regarding unclaimed human remains when certified by the department of veterans affairs to be those of a veteran.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1002

by Representatives Appleton and Hasegawa


Allowing a certificate of discharge to be issued when an existing order excludes or prohibits an offender from having contact with a specified person or business, or coming within a set distance of any specified location.


Finds clarification of RCW 9.94A.637 is desirable to provide clarity to the courts that a certificate of discharge shall be issued, while the no-contact order remains in effect, once other obligations are completed.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1003

by Representatives Warnick, O'Brien, and Moeller


Providing notice and summons in proceedings involving the dissolution of ports and other districts and in dependency matters.


Requires the petitioner to give notice in proceedings involving the dissolution of ports and other districts and in dependency matters.

Directs the cost of publication be paid by the state.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1004

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Morrell, Upthegrove, Hudgins, and Moeller


Adding products to the energy efficiency code.


Revises the list of new products regulated by the energy efficiency code.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1005

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Green, Hasegawa, Upthegrove, Williams, Hudgins, and Moeller


Requiring a commercial web site that collects personally identifiable information to post a privacy policy.


Requires a commercial web site that collects personally identifiable information to post a privacy policy.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1006

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Kelley, Kagi, Upthegrove, Hudgins, and Moeller


Requiring labeling of identification devices.


Directs a governmental or business entity that sells or issues to a consumer an identification device that is not disabled, deactivated, or removed at the point of sale or issuance to label the identification device.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1007

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Morrell, Liias, Anderson, Upthegrove, Seaquist, Hudgins, and Moeller


Creating a sustainable energy trust.


Establishes utility-based sustainable energy trusts that can be used to reduce the cost of deploying sustainable energy projects and smart energy technologies in the state.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1008

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Upthegrove, Seaquist, and Morrell


Concerning permit requirements for small wind energy systems.


Addresses permit requirements for small wind energy systems.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1009

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Liias, Anderson, Orcutt, Seaquist, Hudgins, and Moeller


Extending the expiration dates for existing sales and use tax exemptions related to certain electricity generation.


Extends the expiration of existing sales and use tax exemptions related to certain electricity generation.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1010

by Representatives Morris, Chase, and Moeller


Modifying the definition of "biofuel" for chapter 19.112 RCW, the motor fuel quality act.


Modifies the definition of "biofuel" in chapter 19.112 RCW, the motor fuel quality act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1011

by Representatives Morris, Chase, Hasegawa, Kagi, Darneille, Upthegrove, Hudgins, and Moeller


Regulating the use of identification devices by governmental and business entities.


Prohibits a person, governmental entity, or business entity from intentionally scanning certain identification devices remotely for any purpose without obtaining the person's opt-in consent.

Provides that opt-in consent may be secured in writing or electronically.

Requires the governmental entity or business entity, in obtaining a person's opt-in consent, to unambiguously disclose to the person that by consenting, the person agrees to have the governmental entity or business entity collect, use, or retain data gathered from the identification device for any purpose.

Requires the office of the attorney general to, on an annual basis, make recommendations to the legislature on other personally invasive technologies that may warrant further legislative action.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1012

by Representatives Campbell, O'Brien, Kelley, and Liias


Addressing the marketing of controlled substances to minors.


Adds time to the standard sentence range if an offense involves a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1013

by Representatives Haler, O'Brien, Pearson, Chase, Campbell, and Roach


Protecting registered school students from sexual misconduct by school employees.


Protects registered school students from sexual misconduct by school employees.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1014

by Representatives Campbell, Hudgins, Hunt, Chase, Morrell, Nelson, Hasegawa, Wood, and White


Concerning the duties of the department of ecology's office of waste reduction and sustainable production.


Changes the name of the department of ecology's office of waste reduction to the office of waste reduction sustainable production.

Directs the office to: (1) Prepare and submit a biennial progress report to the legislature;

(2) Work with federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations administering programs related to pollution prevention, energy consumption, resource consumption, the use and generation of hazardous substances, or the generation of waste or pollution;

(3) Administer a waste reduction and safer chemical alternatives research and development program;

(4) Establish and maintain a database of chemicals used in the state to help meet the 2021 toxic chemicals use reduction goal; and

(5) Consult with the department of health regarding the health effects of toxic chemicals and safer chemical alternatives.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Environmental Health.

HB 1015

by Representatives Simpson, O'Brien, Haler, Ericks, Seaquist, Conway, Haigh, Hurst, Chase, Morrell, Nelson, Sells, Williams, Liias, and Moeller


Prohibiting the sale or distribution of certain novelty lighters.


Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain novelty lighters.

Establishes the novelty lighter fire safety account.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 1016

by Representative Hunt


Changes membership on the capitol campus design advisory committee.


Adds the mayor of the city of Olympia as a member of the capitol campus design advisory committee.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1017

by Representatives Kessler, Ross, Johnson, Parker, Springer, Miloscia, Chandler, Newhouse, Armstrong, Williams, Morrell, Liias, Anderson, Sullivan, Blake, Hudgins, and Wallace; by request of Attorney General and State Auditor


Creating a committee to study the feasibility of creating a board with public records act and open public meetings act responsibilities.


Creates a committee to study the feasibility of creating a board with public records act and open public meetings act responsibilities.

Expires June 1, 2010.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1018

by Representatives Appleton, Herrera, Chandler, Armstrong, Haigh, Newhouse, Hinkle, Green, Sells, Orcutt, Ross, Bailey, Short, Kretz, and Condotta


Modifying when a special election may be held.


Modifies the dates on which a special election may be held.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1019

by Representatives Hunt, Appleton, Chandler, Armstrong, Haigh, Newhouse, Rolfes, Hinkle, Green, Herrera, Sells, Blake, Kenney, Orcutt, Ross, Bailey, Short, Kretz, and Condotta


Eliminating the requirement that auditors send a ballot or an application to receive a ballot to inactive voters.


Eliminates the requirement of a county auditor to send a ballot, or an application to receive a ballot, to an inactive voter.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1020

by Representatives Sells, McCoy, Blake, Smith, Kelley, Morrell, Eddy, Chase, Miloscia, Ericks, O'Brien, Wallace, Simpson, McCune, Liias, Hunter, Nelson, Moeller, Rolfes, Sullivan, Conway, Kagi, Dickerson, Shea, Angel, Short, Parker, Upthegrove, Williams, Campbell, Hope, Haigh, VanDeWege, Orcutt, Hudgins, Seaquist, Dammeier, and White; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Creating an Afghanistan-Iraq war memorial.


Declares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism.

Directs the director of the department of veterans affairs to coordinate the design, construction, and placement of a memorial within the state capitol grounds, honoring Washington state residents who were killed or missing in action in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Creates the Afghanistan-Iraq war memorial account.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1021

by Representatives Campbell, Morrell, and Moeller


Concerning prior notice of hospital surveys and audits.


Removes a state agency's requirement to provide no less than four weeks' notice to a hospital of a hospital survey or audit.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1022

by Representatives Williams, Warnick, Kelley, Rodne, Dickerson, and Moeller


Changing provisions regarding statutory costs.


Modifies provisions regarding statutory costs.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1023

by Representatives Sullivan, Williams, Dickerson, Green, Quall, Sells, Appleton, Ormsby, Conway, Priest, Santos, Haigh, Hunt, Kenney, Liias, Seaquist, Kagi, Chase, Morrell, and Simpson


Changing educational associates' service credit provisions for nonschool employment.


Increases the limit to five years of nonschool service when calculating years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and psychologists regulated under Title 18 RCW.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1024

by Representatives Armstrong, Liias, and Williams


Designating Aplets and Cotlets as the state candy.


Designates Aplets and Cotlets as the state candy.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1025

by Representatives Armstrong, Upthegrove, and Wallace


Requiring disclosure of certain information relating to higher education course materials.


Requires the boards of regents of the state universities, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and The Evergreen State College, and the boards of trustees of each community and technical college district, in collaboration with affiliated bookstores and student and faculty representatives, to adopt rules requiring that affiliated bookstores disclose information to students on required course materials including but not limited to title, authors, edition, price, and International Standard Book Number (ISBN) at least four weeks before the start of the class for which the materials are required. The chief academic officer may waive the disclosure requirement provided in this act, on a case by case basis, provided that students can reliably expect that nearly all information regarding course materials is available four weeks before the start of the class for which the materials are required.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education.

HB 1026

by Representatives Armstrong, Anderson, Newhouse, Orcutt, Short, Kretz, and Warnick


Verifying that applicants for drivers' licenses and identicards are lawfully within the United States.


Requires a driver's license or identicard applicant to provide the department of licensing with documentation that the applicant is a United States citizen or that the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1027

by Representatives Armstrong, Pearson, Campbell, Shea, Bailey, and McCune


Eliminating the state property tax levy.


Eliminates the state property tax levy.

Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1028

by Representative Armstrong


Concerning services provided by television reception improvement districts.


Adds construction, maintenance, and operation of public safety emergency radio communications systems to the services provided to the public by television reception improvement districts.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1029

by Representatives Armstrong, Hunt, Appleton, Chandler, Miloscia, Kelley, and Upthegrove; by request of Public Disclosure Commission


Recodifying and making technical clarifications to campaign funding and disclosure laws.


Reorganizes and makes technical clarifications to campaign funding and disclosure laws in chapter 42.17 RCW.

Takes effect January 1, 2011.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1030

by Representatives Appleton, Chandler, Hunt, Liias, Angel, Hope, Dammeier, and Moeller; by request of Department of Social and Health Services


Concerning the exemption of the special commitment center under the public records act.


Exempts from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW, those portions of records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or specific and unique emergency and escape response plans at a secure facility for persons civilly confined under chapter 71.09 RCW.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1031

by Representatives Roberts, Kagi, Hunt, Appleton, Chase, Wood, Kenney, and Moeller; by request of Department of Social and Health Services


Concerning foster parent licensing.


Extends the time that a foster-family home license remains in effect after the licensed home changes its location.

Requires licensees to notify their licensor before moving to a new location.

Requires the department of social and health services, upon the request of the licensee and within thirty days following the licensee's move, to amend the license to reflect the new location, provided the new location and the licensee meet minimum licensing standards.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 1032

by Representatives Campbell, Morrell, and Chase


Requiring a study of holistic medicine.


Convenes a work group to study and make recommendations regarding the practice and discipline of holistic physicians.

Requires the department of health to provide administrative support to the work group, and also provide informational support upon request.

Expires January 1, 2011.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1033

by Representatives Campbell, Morrell, Hudgins, Hunt, Chase, Wood, and Dickerson


Requiring the use of alternatives to lead wheel weights.


Finds that: (1) Environmental health hazards associated with lead wheel weights are a preventable problem. People are exposed to lead fragments and dust when lead wheel weights fall from vehicles on Washington roadways and are then abraded and pulverized by traffic. Lead wheel weights on and alongside roadways can contribute to soil, surface, and groundwater contamination and pose a hazard to downstream aquatic life;

(2) Lead negatively affects every bodily system. While injurious to individuals of all ages, it is especially harmful to children, fetuses, and adults of childbearing age. Effects of lead on a child's cognitive, behavioral, and developmental abilities may necessitate large expenditures of public funds for health care and special education. Irreversible damage to children and subsequent expenditures could be avoided if exposure to lead is reduced; and

(3) There are no federal regulatory controls governing use of lead wheel weights. The legislature recognizes the state's need to protect the public from exposure to lead hazards.

Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Establish an advisory committee, in consultation with the department of health, the traffic safety commission, and the department of general administration, to identify and make readily available to tire distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and auto manufacturers, by January 1, 2010, an approved list of environmentally preferred wheel weights that are available for purchase;

(2) Prepare and distribute information to persons in the tire and wheel weight manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, and auto manufacturing industries, to the maximum extent practicable, to assist them in identifying environmentally preferred wheel weights;

(3) Issue a warning letter to a person in the tire distribution, wholesale, retail, auto manufacturing, or associated industry that violates the requirements of this act; and

(4) Offer information or other appropriate assistance to the person in (3) above.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Environmental Health.

HB 1034

by Representatives Morrell, Moeller, Kelley, Hurst, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, and Chase; by request of Washington Military Department


Concerning rental or lease of armories.


Modifies who may use a state-owned armory.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1035

by Representatives Hurst, Morrell, Moeller, Kelley, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, Chase, and Campbell; by request of Washington Military Department


Concerning militia records, property, command, and administration.


Modifies the duties of the adjutant general pertaining to militia records, property, command, and administration.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1036

by Representatives Kelley, Morrell, Moeller, Rodne, Seaquist, McCoy, Green, Goodman, Kirby, McCune, Hurst, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, Chase, Conway, Williams, Campbell, Ross, and Bailey; by request of Washington Military Department


Concerning the Washington code of military justice.


Revises the Washington code of military justice.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1037

by Representatives Hurst, Sullivan, Roach, and Simpson


Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance.


Designates state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1038

by Representatives Orcutt, Blake, Kretz, VanDeWege, Warnick, McCune, Pearson, Kristiansen, and Kessler


Regarding specialized forest products.


Finds that the specialized forest products work group created pursuant to section 2, chapter 392, Laws of 2007 produced a number of consensus recommendations to the legislature as to how the permitting requirements of chapter 76.48 RCW can be improved. In making recommendations, the work group focused on the goals enumerated in RCW 76.48.010.

Declares an intent to enact those recommendations contained in the report submitted to the legislature from the specialized forest products work group in December 2008 that require statutory modifications.

Declares an intent for the department of natural resources, along with other state and local agencies, to take those administrative actions necessary to execute the recommendations contained in the report that do not require statutory changes.

Modifies specialized forest products permit requirements addressed by chapter 76.48 RCW.

Creates the specialized forest products outreach and education account.

Reorganizes the specialized forest products laws found in chapter 76.48 RCW.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1039

by Representatives Driscoll, Ericks, Haler, Seaquist, Simpson, Conway, Hurst, Haigh, Goodman, O'Brien, Morrell, Kelley, Wood, Kenney, Hunt, and White


Establishing a statewide CBRNE response program.


Finds that: (1) The threat of an incident caused by a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agent occurring in the state poses a severe threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Washington. In order to mitigate any damage that may be caused by CBRNE incidents, it is necessary that the state have a coordinated and comprehensive plan to respond to these dangerous and deadly incidents; and

(2) The current system of relying almost exclusively on local jurisdictions to respond to CBRNE incidents is inadequate because it stretches the capabilities of local jurisdictions, it lacks uniformity in training, equipment, and response standards, and it hinders the ability of jurisdictions to cooperate in the event of a catastrophic incident. Major portions of the state lack protection from CBRNE incidents because many local jurisdictions simply do not have the capabilities to respond to these incidents.

Establishes a statewide CBRNE response program that relies on a network of regional response teams that operate with standardized training and equipment.

Requires the director of fire protection to establish and maintain a statewide CBRNE response program.

Declares the requirement of the statewide CBRNE response program is subject to appropriation by the legislature.

Creates the policy advisory group and the operations advisory group to assist the director of fire protection in implementing and managing the statewide CBRNE response program.

Creates the statewide CBRNE response account.

Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1040

by Representatives Wood, Alexander, Simpson, Green, Hudgins, Conway, and Kenney; by request of Gambling Commission


Clarifying and prescribing penalties for gambling under the age of eighteen.


Clarifies and prescribes penalties for gambling under the age of eighteen.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 1041

by Representatives Morrell, Warnick, O'Brien, McCune, Liias, Kagi, Kenney, and Wallace


Authorizing the purchase, storage, and administration of medications by occupational therapists.


Authorizes an occupational therapist to purchase, store, and administer certain medications.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 11Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1042

by Representatives O'Brien, Warnick, Goodman, Rodne, Kelley, and Williams


Concerning notices of dishonor.


Clarifies provisions relating to notices of dishonor.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 18Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1043

by Representatives Morris and Chase


Regarding metropolitan park districts in certain counties.


Modifies requirements for creating a metropolitan park district.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 18Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1044

by Representatives Morris, Wood, Upthegrove, Chase, Hudgins, and Moeller


Developing state standards for radio frequency identification.


Directs the information services board to develop privacy standards for state agencies using radio frequency identification technology for external or internal purposes.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 18Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1045

by Representatives Williams, Dunshee, Nelson, Simpson, Moeller, Hasegawa, Chase, Roberts, Kirby, Appleton, Hunt, and Upthegrove


Concerning residential real property.


Declares that: (1) For Washington's families, purchasing a new home is both the greatest investment they will make and the culmination of their dreams;

(2) Those making the very significant investment in a new home should receive genuine accountability in return and should not be expected to bear, particularly on top of the heavy financial burden of a mortgage, the costs of homebuilder negligence;

(3) Those citizens purchasing new homes or remodeling their homes receive statutory warranty rights similar to those purchasing condominiums;

(4) Anyone purchasing a home within six years of its construction, including purchasers subsequent to the initial owner-occupant, be entitled to the common law implied warranty of habitability to ward against egregious defects in the fundamental structure of their homes, and intends that this warranty cannot be contractually waived; and

(5) As a matter of public policy the common law warranty of habitability applicable to newly constructed residential real property should be modified to extend greater protection to home purchasers.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1046

by Representatives Rolfes, Roberts, Morrell, Kagi, and Moeller


Concerning H.I.V. testing of children placed in out-of-home care.


Requires the department of social and health services or other supervising agency to request that an infant's treating physician test the infant for human immunodeficiency virus when the infant, under one year of age, is placed in out-of-home care under chapter 13.34 RCW, and if the human immunodeficiency virus status of the infant's mother is either: (1) Known to be positive; or

(2) Unknown and the department has information indicating that the mother is at increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Requires the department of social and health services or other supervising agency to follow the treating physician's recommendations for any follow-up testing and treatment necessary for an infant who has tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1047

by Representatives Hasegawa, Chase, Appleton, Kagi, Kenney, Seaquist, Moeller, and Morrell


Establishing the family medicine residency training program.


Finds that: (1) Many rural and urban communities, and economically disadvantaged and minority populations, are medically underserved and are likely to become even more so if, as predicted by the health resources and services administration in 2006, a national shortage of physicians emerges by 2020;

(2) Community health centers provide primary and preventive health care services for people living in rural and urban medically underserved communities; and

(3) Community health centers are already facing a health workforce crisis.

Establishes a family medicine residency training grant program.

Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance audit and evaluation of the family medicine residency training grant program every five years.

Creates the family medicine residency training account.

Imposes an additional tax on the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount equal to seven and one-half cents per pack.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1048

by Representatives Simpson, Hudgins, Nelson, Santos, Chase, and Kenney


Repealing provisions addressing the sale, lease, or conveyance of municipal property in commercial areas to private parties for free public parking facilities in cities with populations over three hundred thousand.


Repeals provisions addressing the sale, lease, or conveyance of municipal property in commercial areas to private parties for free public parking facilities in cities with populations over three hundred thousand.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1049

by Representatives Rolfes, Appleton, Angel, Kelley, Smith, Conway, Hope, Hunt, Dammeier, Dunshee, Herrera, Seaquist, Armstrong, Moeller, Parker, VanDeWege, Johnson, Simpson, Rodne, Orwall, Haler, Liias, Short, Kirby, Green, Kenney, Goodman, Williams, Dickerson, McCoy, Chase, Morrell, Sullivan, Sells, Newhouse, Upthegrove, Kessler, Roach, Wallace, Bailey, Maxwell, McCune, Kretz, Condotta, and Campbell; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning veterans' relief.


Modifies the definition of "veteran."
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1050

by Representatives Kelley, Hope, Rolfes, Johnson, Angel, Dammeier, Conway, Ross, Hunt, Herrera, Smith, Armstrong, Moeller, Parker, Rodne, Haler, Short, Shea, Chase, Morrell, Green, Sullivan, Newhouse, Upthegrove, Campbell, Kristiansen, VanDeWege, Wallace, Simpson, Bailey, Maxwell, McCune, and Condotta; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Adjusting veterans' scoring criteria.


Modifies veterans' scoring criteria in competitive examinations.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1051

by Representatives Morrell, Dammeier, Kelley, Angel, Rolfes, Johnson, Smith, Ross, Conway, Hope, Hunt, Armstrong, Moeller, Herrera, Parker, Rodne, Haler, Short, Chase, Appleton, Green, Nelson, Sullivan, Sells, Dickerson, Newhouse, Kenney, Campbell, Kristiansen, VanDeWege, Orwall, Kessler, Seaquist, Wallace, Simpson, Bailey, Maxwell, McCune, Condotta, and Upthegrove; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Improving veterans' access to services.


Directs the department of veterans affairs to study efficient ways to increase the department's access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to the state and federal assistance programs for which they may be eligible.

Requires the department of veterans affairs to submit a report to the legislature with recommendations.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1052

by Representatives Moeller, Williams, Blake, Chase, and Kretz


Concerning firearm licenses for persons from other countries.


Modifies provisions relating to firearm licenses for persons from other countries.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1053

by Representatives Moeller, Williams, Conway, Wood, Chase, and Hunt


Increasing raffle ticket prices.


Increases the price of raffle tickets.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 1054

by Representatives Moeller, Chase, Appleton, Williams, Rolfes, Kirby, Hasegawa, Blake, and Dickerson


Notifying parents, guardians, and custodians when a juvenile is taken into custody.


Finds that parents have a fundamental interest in knowing if their child has been taken into police custody for questioning and where their child is being held.

Requires a law enforcement officer who takes a juvenile into custody, to make a reasonable attempt to notify a parent, guardian, or custodian that the juvenile is in custody and where the juvenile is being held.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services.

HB 1055

by Representatives Moeller, Williams, Conway, Wood, and Simpson


Requiring workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession when performing work in certain construction trades.


Finds that dishonest construction contractors sometimes hire workers without proper licenses, certificates, and permits to do electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work.

Requires workers to have licenses, certificates, or permits in their possession when performing work in certain construction trades.

Provides that the act applies to individuals applying for or renewing a license or certification after July 1, 2010.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 1056

by Representatives Takko, Orcutt, Condotta, O'Brien, Sells, Blake, Newhouse, Haigh, Simpson, and Short


Requiring annual revaluations of property for property tax purposes.


Changes the schedule for revaluation of taxable real property.

Requires the department of revenue to assist any county assessor requesting assistance in the valuation of industrial property estimated to exceed twenty-five million dollars in real and personal property value.

Requires the department of revenue to administer a grant program to assist counties with the schedule change.

Creates the annual property revaluation grant account.

Makes appropriations.

Provides that sections 3 and 4 of the act expire July 1, 2014.

Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1057

by Representatives Orcutt, O'Brien, Condotta, and McCune


Concerning ballot title information.


Modifies ballot title information.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1058

by Representatives Goodman and Rodne; by request of Statute Law Committee


Revising editorial standards for the RCW.


Allows the code reviser to: (1) Alphabetize definition sections, when doing so will not change the meaning or effect of those sections;

(2) Remove annotations that have appeared in the published Revised Code of Washington for more than ten years, unless in a particular instance, it may be necessary to retain such to preserve the full intent of the law; and

(3) Omit captions, part headings, subheadings, tables of contents, and indexes from the Revised Code of Washington and annotations unless, in a particular instance, it may be necessary to retain such to preserve the full intent of the law.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1059

by Representatives Goodman, Kelley, and Rodne; by request of Statute Law Committee


Making technical corrections to various statutes at the request of the statute law committee.


Makes technical corrections to various statutes at the request of the statute law committee.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1060

by Representatives Liias, Walsh, Simpson, Ericks, Ormsby, Miloscia, Nelson, Rolfes, Conway, Wood, Kenney, Chase, Moeller, and Upthegrove; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development


Updating the weatherization statute.


Updates the weatherization statute to reflect evolving green building and energy conservation practices.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1061

by Representatives Campbell, Seaquist, Chase, and Moeller


Concerning the Washington state dental quality assurance commission.


Modifies membership of the Washington state dental quality assurance commission.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1062

by Representatives Takko, Warnick, Blake, Orcutt, Ericks, and Morris


Modifying the electrolytic processing business tax exemption.


Modifies the electrolytic processing business tax exemption.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1063

by Representatives Takko, Simpson, and Moeller


Removing the termination date for the salmon and steelhead recovery program under RCW 77.85.200.


Removes the termination date for the salmon and steelhead recovery program under RCW 77.85.200.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1064

by Representatives O'Brien, Warnick, and Wallace


Concerning the unauthorized occupation of rental units.


Modifies provisions addressing the unauthorized occupation of rental units.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1065

by Representatives O'Brien, McCune, Warnick, and Morrell


Siting new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities.


Establishes a process for authorizing the siting of new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities outside of urban growth areas designated under RCW 36.70A.110.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1066

by Representatives Rolfes, Appleton, and Moeller


Regarding special elections for changing the form of government of a noncharter code city.


Revises the process for the proposal for abandonment of a plan of government of a noncharter code city.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1067

by Representatives Pedersen and Rodne; by request of Washington State Bar Association


Creating the uniform limited partnership act.


Creates the uniform limited partnership act, effective January 1, 2010.

Repeals the existing uniform limited partnership act, effective July 1, 2010.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1068

by Representatives Pedersen and Rodne; by request of Washington State Bar Association


Revising the Washington business corporation act.


Revises the Washington business corporation act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1069

by Representatives Hunt, Kagi, Nelson, VanDeWege, Hasegawa, Williams, Dunshee, McCoy, Appleton, Liias, Takko, Simpson, Darneille, Rolfes, Dickerson, Kenney, White, and Chase


Restricting light pollution.


Addresses the increased use of ineffective and inefficient exterior lighting in Washington that has generated unnecessary light pollution and wasteful energy consumption. With the application of the best technology available, Washington will be able to reduce sky glow, create substantial reductions in energy consumption, and protect the nighttime environment. Light pollution may be greatly reduced by using properly designed light fixtures that direct light downward, are properly installed, and avoid glare and light trespass. This lighting is known as fully shielded luminaires. With improved optical control and reflector design, modern fully shielded luminaires deliver the same amount of light to the ground as older wasteful designs but use less power, thus reducing the amount of energy used, which saves money and reduces the quantity of greenhouse gases released into the environment.

Declares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect our night sky.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1070

by Representatives Moeller, Williams, Blake, Sells, and Morrell


Concerning veteran lottery games.


Directs the lottery commission to: (1) Conduct at least two but not more than four new scratch games each year to benefit veterans and their families; and

(2) Develop and promote the games as veteran lottery games benefiting veterans and their families.

Allows certain moneys in the state lottery account to be used for transfer to the veterans innovations program account for purposes of serving veterans and their families.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

HB 1071

by Representatives Green, Morrell, Dickerson, and Kenney


Concerning advanced registered nurse practitioners.


Grants authority to advanced registered nurse practitioners, working in mental health care, to recommend and provide certain treatment.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1072

by Representatives Simpson, Kelley, Pearson, Chase, VanDeWege, Hudgins, Seaquist, Morrell, and Williams


Prohibiting certain sex offenders on community custody from accessing the internet.


Prohibits certain sex offenders on community custody from accessing the internet.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1073

by Representatives Appleton and Nelson


Regulating small loans.


Finds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off their loan. By turning to payday loans again and again, the borrower can become trapped in a debt cycle.

Requires the director of the department of financial institutions to: (1) Ensure compliance with laws prohibiting rollovers by thorough and regular examinations and investigations;

(2) Study the merits of implementing a real-time database that allows licensees to verify if a consumer has an outstanding small loan;

(3) Study the cost of a database and the effectiveness of a database in limiting the possibility of an excessive number of contemporaneous loans; and

(4) Provide findings of the study to the legislative committees that address financial regulation.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

HB 1074

by Representatives Rolfes, Williams, Nelson, Hudgins, and Upthegrove


Concerning public notice requirements for vegetation management in freshwater lakes.


Enhances public notice requirements for vegetation management in freshwater lakes.

Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Forward a copy of a decision concerning an application for an aquatic plant and algae management general permit to each person who submitted a written request for the decision at the same time it notifies the applicant;

(2) Post all applications it receives under this act in a timely manner and in an easily accessible location on its internet web site;

(3) At the same internet location, post an e-mail contact link and physical address that the public may use to submit comments on applications; and

(4) Respond in writing to all public comments it receives concerning an application for an aquatic plant and algae management general permit before issuing a final decision on the application, provided that the comment was submitted in accordance with this act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1075

by Representatives Rolfes, Seaquist, Appleton, Green, McCoy, Conway, Darneille, Williams, Campbell, McCune, Simpson, and Morrell


Enacting the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children.


Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children.

Declares an intent to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents by: (1) Facilitating the timely enrollment of children of military families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of education records from the previous school districts or variations in entrance and age requirements;

(2) Facilitating the student placement process through which children of military families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content, or assessment;

(3) Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs, and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic, and social activities;

(4) Facilitating the on-time graduation of children of military families;

(5) Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;

(6) Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools, and military families under the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;

(7) Promoting coordination between the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and other compacts affecting military children; and

(8) Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents, and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1076

by Representatives Rolfes, Eddy, Kelley, Pearson, Simpson, Moeller, Orcutt, Morrell, and Upthegrove


Allowing crime victims to submit input to the department of corrections regarding an offender's placement in work release.


Allows crime victims to submit input to the department of corrections regarding an offender's placement in work release.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services.

HB 1077

by Representatives Blake, Warnick, O'Brien, McCune, Alexander, and Roach


Regarding aquatic lands lease rates for marinas.


Revises the process for determining annual rent rates for the lease of state-owned aquatic lands for marinas.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks.

HB 1078

by Representatives Kelley, Roach, Kirby, Warnick, Bailey, and Sells


Concerning exchange facilitators.


Finds that there are no statutory requirements for persons who facilitate like-kind exchanges pursuant to section 1031 of the internal revenue code and associated treasury regulations.

Declares an intent to create a statutory framework that provides consumer protections to those who entrust money or property to persons acting as exchange facilitators.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

HB 1079

by Representatives Simpson, Nelson, Springer, White, and Moeller; by request of Growth Management Hearings Board


Authorizing the substitution of growth management hearings board members in the case of vacancy, disqualification, illness, or injury.


Provides a process for substituting a growth management hearings board member in the case of vacancy, disqualification, illness, or injury.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1080

by Representatives Simpson and Williams


Allowing impact fees to be used for all fire protection facilities.


Allows impact fees to be used for all fire protection facilities.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1081

by Representatives Wallace, Ericksen, Clibborn, Armstrong, Moeller, and Jacks


Authorizing local improvement district financing of railroad crossing protection devices.


Allows local improvement district financing of railroad crossing protection devices.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

HB 1082

by Representatives Appleton and Rolfes


Concerning the expiration of monetary value of fare media.


Prohibits the department of transportation from enforcing an expiration date on the monetary value of any ferry fare media.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1083

by Representative Appleton


Providing for the reduction of ferry fares.


Reduces ferry fares.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1084

by Representatives Appleton and Rolfes


Creating a Washington state ferries commission.


Creates the Washington state ferries commission.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1085

by Representatives Appleton, Green, and Dickerson


Concerning body piercing.


Finds and declares that the practices of body piercing and body art involve an invasive procedure with the use of needles, single-use disposable sharps, reusable sharps, instruments, and jewelry. These practices may be dangerous when improperly sterilized, presenting a risk of infecting the client with bloodborne pathogens including, but not limited to, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. It is in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to establish requirements in the commercial practice of body piercing in this state.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1086

by Representatives McCoy, Chase, Hudgins, and Morris


Requiring certain providers of electric service to purchase electricity from eligible distributed generators.


Requires certain providers of electric service to purchase electricity from eligible distributed generators.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1087

by Representatives Kenney, Pettigrew, Hasegawa, Darneille, Chase, Nelson, Sullivan, Dickerson, Hudgins, White, and Upthegrove


Improving the effectiveness of the office of minority and women's business enterprises.


Creates the advisory committee on minority and women's business enterprises.

Directs the office of minority and women's business enterprises, in consultation with the advisory committee on minority and women's business enterprises, to develop a strategic plan to improve its effectiveness in carrying out the purposes of chapter 39.19 RCW, including assisting small minority and women's business enterprises to succeed in this state.

Requires the office of minority and women's business enterprises to report on the strategic plan and its assessment of progress to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature.

Requires each state agency and educational institution to submit data to the office of minority and women's business enterprises on the participation by qualified minority and women-owned and controlled businesses in the agency's or institution's contracts and other related information requested by the director of minority and women's business enterprises for the purpose of the required annual report.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade.

HB 1088

by Representative Hunter; by request of Department of Revenue


Clarifying prospectively the measure of the taxes imposed on public utility districts as provided in chapter 54.28 RCW.


Clarifies the measure of the taxes imposed on public utility districts as provided in chapter 54.28 RCW.

Applies prospectively only.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1089

by Representatives Hunter and Condotta; by request of Department of Revenue


Harmonizing excise tax statutes with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.


Harmonizes excise tax statutes with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1090

by Representatives McCoy, Appleton, Chase, VanDeWege, Hunt, and Moeller


Concerning human remains.


Modifies provisions relating to identification of human remains.

Encourages early notification to Indian tribes if the human remains are determined to be Indian.

Requires that, if the nonforensic skeletal human remains are determined to be Indian, the remains will be reinterred at the site of discovery unless the tribe of origin indicates otherwise.

Exempts from liability under RCW 68.50.645, those persons in possession of nonforensic skeletal human remains who relinquish the remains to local law enforcement or the coroner by January 1, 2010. The exemption expires January 1, 2010.

Requires the director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation to encourage landowners to allow the reinterrment of Indian skeletal human remains and to allow the tribal members access to the reinterrment site for ceremonial and religious purposes.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1091

by Representatives McCoy and Chase


Regarding the withdrawal of public groundwaters for stock-watering purposes.


Declares that after July 31, 2009, all withdrawals of public groundwater or construction of any well or other works must comply with this act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1092

by Representatives Takko, Blake, Simpson, and Moeller


Concerning change of valuation notices.


Revises notice requirements for changes in property tax valuations.

Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1093

by Representatives Moeller, Orcutt, Blake, Herrera, Jacks, and Wallace


Concerning the creation of a historical parks and historic reserves tax incentive program.


Recognizes that the national historic reserves and national historical parks located in Washington state are important cultural and recreational assets for our citizens.

Declares an intent to encourage the continued preservation and enhancement of historical parks and reserves located in Washington state.

Allows a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW and chapter 82.16 RCW for approved contributions made to qualified Washington historical projects, subject to certain requirements and limitations.

Requires the department of revenue to keep a running total of all credits approved under this act each calendar year.

Takes effect January 1, 2010.

Expires December 31, 2019.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks.

HB 1094

by Representatives Herrera, Wallace, Orcutt, and Moeller


Naming state highway routes.


Names state highway routes.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1095

by Representatives Hasegawa, Green, Nelson, Kelley, Kenney, Chase, Conway, and Hudgins


Increasing small business access to state contracting opportunities.


Finds that: (1) State government procurement of goods and services is a largely untapped market for Washington state small businesses; and

(2) Small businesses generally lack awareness of state procurement opportunities and how such opportunities can be pursued.

Declares an intent to: (1) Require state agencies to use the state's common vendor registration and bid notification system for publishing all procurement notices; and

(2) Direct the state's central services agencies to develop procurement policies, procedures, and materials that encourage and facilitate the purchase of products and services by state agencies from Washington small businesses.

Requires the director of the office of financial management, the director of the department of general administration, and the information services board to develop procurement policies and procedures, including unbundled and second tier contracting, that encourage and facilitate the purchase of products and services by state agencies and institutions from Washington small businesses to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with international trade agreement commitments.

Requires the public printer to develop procurement policies and procedures, including unbundled and second tier contracting, that encourage and facilitate the purchase of such services or supplies from Washington small businesses to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with international trade agreement commitments.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade.

HB 1096

by Representatives Hasegawa, Green, Kenney, Chase, Hudgins, and Moeller


Enhancing small business participation in state purchasing.


Finds that: (1) It is in the state's economic interest and serves a public purpose to promote and facilitate the fullest possible participation by Washington businesses of all sizes in the process by which goods and services are purchased by the state; and

(2) Large businesses have the resources to participate fully and effectively in the state's purchasing system, and because of many factors, including economies of scale, the purchasing system tends to create a preference in favor of large businesses and to disadvantage small businesses.

Declares an intent to assist, to the maximum extent possible, small businesses to participate in order to enhance and preserve competitive enterprise and to ensure that small businesses have a fair opportunity to be awarded contracts or subcontracts for goods and services purchased by the state.

Requires the state purchasing and material control director, under the powers granted by RCW 43.19.190 through 43.19.1939, and the agencies, including educational institutions, operating under delegated authority granted under RCW 43.19.190 or 28B.10.029, to apply a preference in the award of contracts for goods and services and give assistance to small businesses.

Requires the director of the department of general administration to establish overall state policy for compliance by all state agencies, including educational institutions, regarding development of procedures and policies implementing the small business participation in state purchasing provided in this act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade.

HB 1097

by Representatives Kirby and Chase


Regarding special assessments for conservation district activities and programs.


Clarifies provisions relating to special assessments for conservation district activities and programs.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1098

by Representative Hunt


Regarding computing the rate of vacation leave accrual for state employees formerly employed by a school district.


Allows each contract year or equivalent of full-time employment in a certificated or classified position with a school district within the state to be credited to a state officer or employee as one year of qualifying service, to the extent that rates of vacation leave accrual are based upon total state employment.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1099

by Representatives Kelley, Green, Angel, Hope, Dammeier, and Simpson


Logging the telephone calls of residents of the special commitment center.


Finds and declares that: (1) The special commitment center increases public safety by providing treatment in a secure environment to civilly committed sexually violent predators; and

(2) The residents of the special commitment center may make harassing telephone calls to persons in the community with no record of the call being made.

Declares an intent to increase public safety and improve treatment in the special commitment center.

Requires the department of social and health services to maintain a log of phone calls made by residents of the special commitment center.

Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.


House Joint Memorials

HJM 4000

by Representatives O'Brien, Warnick, Takko, Morrell, Hasegawa, Simpson, and Moeller


Requesting passage of the federal act to restore payment of county health care costs.


Requests Congress to pass the Restoring Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2008.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services.

HJM 4001

by Representatives O'Brien, McCoy, Roberts, Darneille, Dickerson, Morrell, Liias, Appleton, Simpson, and Moeller


Requesting the state and the legislative authorities of each county to promote the recognition and celebration of older adults.


Requests the state and the legislative authorities of each county to promote the recognition and celebration of older adults.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.


House Joint Resolutions

HJR 4200

by Representative Armstrong


Limiting the assessed value of real property.


Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to limit the assessed value of real property.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Finance.


House Concurrent Resolutions

HCR 4400

by Representatives Kessler and Kretz


Notifying the Governor that the Legislature is ready to conduct business.


Notifies the governor that the legislature is organized and ready to conduct business.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.

HCR 4401

by Representatives Kessler and Kretz


Calling four joint sessions of the Legislature.


Provides for four joint sessions of the legislature.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.

HCR 4402

by Representatives Kessler and Kretz


Establishing cutoff dates.


Establishes cutoff dates for the 2009 regular session.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.


Senate Bills

SB 5000

by Senators Sheldon and Parlette


Limiting property taxation.


Declares an intent to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation and limiting property tax valuation increases to one percent per year over the base year until ownership of the property changes on owner-occupied property claimed as a principal place of residence.

Provides that the act applies to taxes payable in 2010 and thereafter.

Provides a contingent effective date.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5001

by Senator Jacobsen


Eliminating the matching fund requirement for the American Indian endowed scholarship program.


Eliminates the matching fund requirement for the American Indian endowed scholarship program.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5002

by Senator Jacobsen


Creating the Washington heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program.


Finds that: (1) Preserving genetic diversity of animal species is of high interest to the public;

(2) Historic livestock and poultry breeds retain different and unique genetic attributes including factors that can affect fertility, foraging ability, longevity, maternal instincts, and resistance to diseases and parasites; and

(3) Sufficient mechanisms currently do not exist to support the continued survival of some of the declining breeds.

Establishes a nonregulatory incentive-based program to encourage owners of rare and diminishing species of livestock and poultry to continue rearing these animals.

Establishes procedures to provide recognition to owners of animals as heritage livestock and poultry and thereby increase public awareness of their contribution toward the perpetuation of rare and declining breeds.

Requires the director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation to establish a heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program.

Expires the program on July 1, 2011.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5003

by Senator Jacobsen


Providing a sales and use tax exemption for breathalyzers sold to businesses who provide alcohol for consumption on-site.


Provides a sales and use tax exemption for breathalyzers sold to businesses who provide alcohol for consumption on-site.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5004

by Senator Jacobsen


Creating a mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan program.


Finds that: (1) The loss of livestock slaughter facilities has significantly impeded local meat production in many regions of the state;

(2) Mobile custom farm slaughtering units, capable of visiting farms and ranches to slaughter animals humanely and inexpensively, can assist in reviving local meat production; and

(3) Establishing a loan program that enables local governments to purchase mobile custom farm slaughtering units for lease to livestock producers, conditioned upon producers' donation of a portion of meat processed by the units to local food banks, will both support Washington's disadvantaged citizens and reinvigorate rural economies.

Establishes the mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan program within the department of agriculture.

Creates the mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan account.

Directs the director of agriculture to report to the legislature and the governor on the status of the program on or before December 1, 2010, and annually thereafter.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5005

by Senator Jacobsen


Creating a program to certify and market certain cattle from Washington as either "natural beef cattle" or "natural grass-fed beef cattle."


Requires the department of agriculture to administer a program to certify and market beef cattle from Washington as either: (1) Washington-certified natural beef cattle; or

(2) Washington-certified natural grass-fed beef cattle.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5006

by Senator Jacobsen


Regarding genetically engineered plants.


Provides a process, for persons holding a patent on a genetically engineered plant, to obtain crop samples from any land farmed by another to determine whether a breach of contract or patent infringement has occurred.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5007

by Senators McAuliffe, King, Oemig, Holmquist, McDermott, Kauffman, Pridemore, Kilmer, Hobbs, Tom, and Brandland


Allowing public technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees.


Declares an intent to allow public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5008

by Senators Hewitt, Hobbs, Honeyford, Schoesler, Zarelli, and Parlette


Regarding hunting licensing requirements for members of the military.


Allows any active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, or any member of the national guard or the reserves of the armed forces of the United States who has been called to active duty, to purchase any hunting license without presenting certification of completion of a course of instruction in the safe handling of firearms, safety, conservation, and sportsmanship.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5009

by Senators Marr, Swecker, Hobbs, King, Sheldon, Kilmer, Ranker, Berkey, Haugen, Kauffman, and Rockefeller


Creating a military service exemption for benefits charged to the experience rating accounts of employers.


Allows a contribution paying base year employer, not otherwise eligible for relief of charges for benefits under RCW 50.29.021, to receive such relief if the benefit charges result from payment to an individual who was hired to replace an employee who was called to federal active military service and is subsequently laid off when that employee returns to work for their employer within four weeks of release from active duty.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5010

by Senators Kline, Fairley, McCaslin, and Kauffman


Establishing a statewide CBRNE response program.


Finds that: (1) The threat of an incident caused by a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agent occurring in the state poses a severe threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Washington. In order to mitigate any damage that may be caused by CBRNE incidents, it is necessary that the state have a coordinated and comprehensive plan to respond to these dangerous and deadly incidents; and

(2) The current system of relying almost exclusively on local jurisdictions to respond to CBRNE incidents is inadequate because it stretches the capabilities of local jurisdictions, it lacks uniformity in training, equipment, and response standards, and it hinders the ability of jurisdictions to cooperate in the event of a catastrophic incident. Major portions of the state lack protection from CBRNE incidents because many local jurisdictions simply do not have the capabilities to respond to these incidents.

Establishes a statewide CBRNE response program that relies on a network of regional response teams that operate with standardized training and equipment.

Requires the director of fire protection to establish and maintain a statewide CBRNE response program.

Declares the requirement of the statewide CBRNE response program is subject to appropriation by the legislature.

Creates the policy advisory group and the operations advisory group to assist the director of fire protection in implementing and managing the statewide CBRNE response program.

Creates the statewide CBRNE response account.

Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5011

by Senators Kauffman, Kohl-Welles, Kline, and Keiser


Prohibiting the sale or distribution of certain novelty lighters.


Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain novelty lighters.

Establishes the novelty lighter fire safety account.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5012

by Senators Kilmer, Swecker, Haugen, King, Sheldon, Marr, and Kauffman


Directing the Washington state patrol to develop a plan to assist in the recovery of missing persons.


Directs the Washington state patrol to develop a plan to assist in the recovery of missing persons.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5013

by Senators Hargrove, Brandland, and Fraser


Concerning fees collected by county clerks.


Modifies fees collected by county clerks.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5014

by Senators McAuliffe, Hargrove, Brandland, and Stevens; by request of Department of Social and Health Services


Concerning the exemption of the special commitment center under the public records act.


Exempts from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW, those portions of records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or specific and unique emergency and escape response plans at a secure facility for persons civilly confined under chapter 71.09 RCW.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5015

by Senators Franklin and Hargrove; by request of Department of Social and Health Services


Concerning foster parent licensing.


Extends the time that a foster-family home license remains in effect after the licensed home changes its location.

Requires licensees to notify their licensor before moving to a new location.

Requires the department of social and health services, upon the request of the licensee and within thirty days following the licensee's move, to amend the license to reflect the new location, provided the new location and the licensee meet minimum licensing standards.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5016

by Senators McDermott, Parlette, Fairley, Oemig, and Kilmer


Modifying when a special election may be held.


Modifies the dates on which a special election may be held.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5017

by Senators McDermott, Parlette, Fairley, and Oemig


Eliminating the requirement that auditors send a ballot or an application to receive a ballot to inactive voters.


Eliminates the requirement of a county auditor to send a ballot, or an application to receive a ballot, to an inactive voter.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5018

by Senators Honeyford, Swecker, Parlette, Schoesler, and Carrell


Concerning historic preservation.


Establishes the historic preservation grant program in the department of archaeology and historic preservation.

Creates the historic preservation grant advisory board to advise the director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation in the administration of the historic preservation grant program.

Directs the board to establish eligibility, application, and selection criteria and procedures in consultation with the director.

Requires the director, in consultation with the board, to establish funding categories for the allocation of available funds.

Prioritizes the awarding of grants.

Directs recipients of grants to demonstrate a public benefit from the grant award, including public access to the historic structure.

Creates the historic preservation grant account.

Makes an appropriation.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5019

by Senators Honeyford and Swecker


Concerning resident curators of state properties.


Finds that other states have successfully implemented resident curator programs that preserve, maintain, and restore historic and other significant state-owned properties by allowing private parties to occupy or use the properties, at no cost or reduced rent, in exchange for the tenant's maintenance, rehabilitation, or restoration of the property.

Declares that a state agency with statutory authority to lease state-owned properties to private parties may negotiate a lease at a rate that is less than fair market value in consideration of the lessee's occupancy of the property and agreement to restore, maintain, rehabilitate, or otherwise improve the leased property.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5020

by Senator Honeyford


Issuing horseless carriage plates to trailers more than thirty years old if certain conditions are met.


Revises requirements for issuing horseless carriage plates to trailers more than thirty years old.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5021

by Senators Honeyford, Holmquist, McCaslin, Morton, and Swecker


Exempting electricity generated from renewable resources from the requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW.


Recognizes that electricity generated from renewable energy sources promotes sustainable energy alternatives and can help to replace the need for oil and natural gas. To ensure the development and implementation of these types of electricity generating projects, regulatory barriers should be removed or minimized where appropriate and possible.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5022

by Senators Honeyford, Parlette, Morton, McCaslin, Schoesler, Swecker, Brandland, and Holmquist


Authorizing the use of outdoor wood-fired boilers.


Finds that outdoor wood-fired boilers: (1) Can provide a convenient, safe, and environmentally responsible way to heat homes and hot water; and

(2) Provide an economical and more cost-effective source of heat than traditional gas or electric heat, use abundant, locally available, sustainable fuel, which can lower heating costs, and fill an alternative energy need for many households struggling with home heating costs.

Regulates the use, sale, and installation of outdoor wood-fired boilers.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5023

by Senators Honeyford and Swecker


Regulating fire suppression.


Directs the utilities and transportation commission to establish regulations to minimize the risk of fire resulting from railroad operations or maintenance.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5024

by Senators Kline, McCaslin, and Carrell


Concerning notices of dishonor.


Clarifies provisions relating to notices of dishonor.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5025

by Senators Kline, McCaslin, and Carrell


Changing provisions regarding statutory costs.


Modifies provisions regarding statutory costs.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5026

by Senators Regala and Brandland


Expanding provisions relating to the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis.


Expands provisions relating to the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5027

by Senator Haugen


Eliminating the handling loss deduction for the motor vehicle fuel tax.


Eliminates the handling loss deduction for the motor vehicle fuel tax.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5028

by Senator Haugen


Transferring jurisdictional route transfer responsibilities from the transportation improvement board to the transportation commission.


Transfers jurisdictional route transfer responsibilities from the transportation improvement board to the transportation commission.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5029

by Senators Oemig, Fairley, Roach, Swecker, and McDermott; by request of Public Disclosure Commission


Recodifying and making technical clarifications to campaign funding and disclosure laws.


Reorganizes and makes technical clarifications to campaign funding and disclosure laws in chapter 42.17 RCW.

Takes effect January 1, 2011.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5030

by Senators Kilmer, Hobbs, Swecker, Shin, Berkey, Eide, Hatfield, and McAuliffe; by request of Military Department and Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning militia records, property, command, and administration.


Modifies the duties of the adjutant general pertaining to militia records, property, command, and administration.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5031

by Senators Fairley, Hobbs, Swecker, Shin, Sheldon, Berkey, Haugen, Hatfield, and McAuliffe; by request of Military Department and Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning rental or lease of armories.


Modifies who may use a state-owned armory.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5032

by Senators Hobbs, Swecker, McCaslin, Shin, Berkey, Haugen, Hatfield, and McAuliffe; by request of Military Department and Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning the Washington code of military justice.


Revises the Washington code of military justice.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5033

by Senators Swecker, Holmquist, McCaslin, Hatfield, Pflug, Parlette, Shin, Brandland, King, Morton, Carrell, and Honeyford


Concerning sales and use tax exemptions for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment.


Provides a sales and use tax exemption for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5034

by Senators Shin, Roach, Hobbs, Swecker, Kauffman, Marr, Kastama, and Kilmer; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Adjusting veterans' scoring criteria.


Modifies veterans' scoring criteria in competitive examinations.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5035

by Senators Hobbs, Swecker, Marr, Roach, Kastama, Kauffman, and Kilmer; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Improving veterans' access to services.


Directs the department of veterans affairs to study efficient ways to increase the department's access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to the state and federal assistance programs for which they may be eligible.

Requires the department of veterans affairs to submit a report to the legislature with recommendations.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5036

by Senators Kilmer, Roach, Hobbs, Swecker, Kauffman, Marr, and Kastama; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Concerning veterans' relief.


Modifies the definition of "veteran."
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5037

by Senators Stevens and Swecker


Providing funding for certain state route number 2 highway projects.


Provides funding for certain state route number 2 highway projects.

Establishes the state route number 2 safety corridor account in the motor vehicle fund.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 11Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5038

by Senators Kohl-Welles, King, Keiser, and Franklin; by request of Statute Law Committee


Making technical corrections to gender-based terms.


Makes technical corrections to gender-based terms.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 11Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5039

by Senator Jarrett


Changing the membership of the Washington state forensic investigations council.


Finds that: (1) It is in the interests of justice and public safety that the work of the state crime laboratory remains above criticism; and

(2) Recent events have called into question the truth of reports from the state crime laboratory.

Declares an intent to strengthen oversight of the laboratory by the Washington state forensic investigations council by adding members, including attorneys who regularly represent criminal defendants and a scientist from a Washington state university.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 12Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5040

by Senators Delvin, Prentice, King, and Kohl-Welles; by request of Gambling Commission


Clarifying and prescribing penalties for gambling under the age of eighteen.


Clarifies and prescribes penalties for gambling under the age of eighteen.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5041

by Senators Kilmer, Swecker, Hobbs, Shin, Kauffman, Franklin, Marr, Rockefeller, Haugen, Eide, and Kastama; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Increasing state contracts with veteran-owned businesses.


Recognizes the unique sacrifices made by veterans and the substantial challenges that returning veterans face after a period of military duty away from home. Recognizes further that veterans who own private businesses may face particular hardships as a direct result of their military service.

Declares an intent to mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service, and to provide opportunities to them in recognition of the outstanding service they have given to their country.

Directs the department of veterans affairs to: (1) Report to the legislature by December 2010 and December of each even-numbered year thereafter outlining the progress made in implementing this act;

(2) Develop a procedure for certifying veteran-owned businesses and maintain a list of veteran-owned businesses on the department's public web site;

(3) Adopt rules necessary to implement this act; and

(4) Collaborate with, and assist agencies in, implementing outreach to veteran-owned businesses.

Directs state agencies to: (1) Perform outreach to veteran-owned businesses in collaboration with the department of veterans affairs to increase opportunities for veteran-owned businesses to sell goods and services to the state;

(2) Keep a record of all procurement contracts awarded to veteran-owned businesses as required by the department; and

(3) Report by October 2010 and October of each even-numbered year thereafter to the department on the progress made.

Requires the department of general administration to identify in its vendor registry all vendors that are veteran-owned businesses as certified by the department of veterans affairs.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5042

by Senators Kilmer, Holmquist, Berkey, Schoesler, Kauffman, Marr, Rockefeller, Haugen, Eide, and Kastama


Providing a waiver of penalties for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses.


Waives penalties for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 5043

by Senators Kilmer, Kauffman, Shin, Rockefeller, Kastama, Kohl-Welles, and Jarrett


Convening a work group to develop a single, coordinated student access portal for college information.


Directs the higher education coordinating board to convene a work group to develop a plan to create a single, coordinated, collaboratively supported, one-stop college information web-based portal for students and families planning, preparing, and applying for, as well as those attending, postsecondary education.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5044

by Senators Kilmer, Berkey, Kastama, Schoesler, Marr, Shin, Rockefeller, Eide, and Jarrett


Changing work-study provisions.


Finds that: (1) Washington employers have work-study internship opportunities available for students in high demand fields; and

(2) Work-study experiences help students gain valuable work skills while also helping them finance their higher education.

Declares an intent to provide a greater emphasis on internships for Washington work-study students in high employer demand fields.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5045

by Senators Kilmer, Zarelli, Brown, Kauffman, Shin, Marr, King, Regala, Rockefeller, Haugen, Berkey, Eide, Kastama, and Jarrett


Promoting economic development and community revitalization.


Expands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements.

Limits the annual aggregate amount of new local sales and use taxes that may be credited against the state tax.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 23Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 5046

by Senators Kohl-Welles, Keiser, Kline, and Franklin


Placing symphony orchestras, operas, and performing arts theaters under the jurisdiction of the public employment relations commission for purposes of collective bargaining.


Places symphony orchestras, operas, and performing arts theaters under the jurisdiction of the public employment relations commission for purposes of collective bargaining.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5047

by Senators McDermott, Murray, Kline, and Oemig


Repealing provisions addressing the sale, lease, or conveyance of municipal property in commercial areas to private parties for free public parking facilities in cities with populations over three hundred thousand.


Repeals provisions addressing the sale, lease, or conveyance of municipal property in commercial areas to private parties for free public parking facilities in cities with populations over three hundred thousand.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 29Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5048

by Senators Kilmer, Kastama, Schoesler, Shin, Delvin, Kauffman, and King; by request of Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board


Providing for coordination of workforce and economic development.


Provides for coordination of workforce and economic development.

Requires the employment security department to analyze labor market and economic data, including the use of input-output models, for the purpose of identifying industry clusters and strategic industry clusters that meet the criteria identified by the working group convened by the economic development commission and the workforce training and education coordinating board in RCW 43.330.280.

Requires the state board for community and technical colleges, in consultation with business, industry, labor, the workforce training and education coordinating board, the department of community, trade, and economic development, the employment security department, and community and technical colleges, to designate centers of excellence and allocate funds to existing and new centers of excellence based on a competitive basis.

Requires the workforce training and education coordinating board to work with the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development and the economic development commission to ensure coordination among workforce training priorities, the long-term economic development strategy of the economic development commission, and economic development and entrepreneurial development efforts, including but not limited to assistance to industry clusters.

Directs the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education to identify the strategic industry clusters targeted by the workforce development system.

Requires workforce development councils, in partnership with local elected officials, to develop and maintain a local unified plan for the workforce development system including but not limited to the local plan required by P.L. 105-220, Title I.

Requires the workforce training and education coordinating board to work with workforce development councils to develop implementation and funding strategies.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 2Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5049

by Senator Franklin


Studying Washington's fiscal resources, structure, and needs.


Finds that Washington has a unique tax structure that relies heavily on property and sales taxes to fund a host of services for its citizens. Education, health care, transportation projects, the criminal justice system, state parks, and social programs are paid for by state taxes. Many citizens do not fully understand how the budget process works, how all moneys are raised, and why there never seems to be enough revenue. Creating opportunities for citizens to participate in the process can counter negative public perceptions about the budget process.

Declares an intent to establish a committee, made up of ordinary citizens, to study the state's fiscal resources, structure, and needs.

Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to facilitate and staff a group of Washington citizens to become the committee on Washington's finances.

Directs the staff of the office of financial management, the department of revenue, the house of representatives, and the senate to assist the committee on Washington's finances as the committee deems desirable.

Requires the committee to hold meetings in at least four areas outside the central Puget Sound region to receive information and feedback from Washington's citizens. These meetings must be facilitated by the Washington state institute for public policy.

Declares that the purpose of the study is to determine the best ways to identify and fund the necessary services for Washington's citizens.

Requires the committee to present a final report of the findings of the study and the alternatives developed by the committee to the ways and means committee in the senate and the finance committee in the house of representatives by November 30, 2010. Additionally, the findings of the study must be announced to the public via press release and also be made available to the public via the internet.

Expires November 30, 2010.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5050

by Senator Franklin


Increasing the small business credit for the business and occupation tax.


Increases the small business credit for the business and occupation tax.

Takes effect January 1, 2010.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5051

by Senator Franklin


Creating an energy efficiency worker training program.


Finds that as more requirements are put in place for buildings to be more energy efficient, the more work there will be retrofitting those buildings with solar panels, insulation, and other weatherizing materials. Blue collar, stepping-stone jobs are leaving the economy without being replaced with equivalent jobs.

Creates the Washington energy efficiency worker training program within the department of community, trade, and economic development.

Directs the program to help individuals, including at-risk youth, to prepare for jobs in the energy-efficient building, construction, and retrofit industries; and to provide occupational skills training in the energy-efficient building, construction, and retrofit industries.

Expires June 30, 2014.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5052

by Senator Parlette


Concerning health insurance for young adults.


Modifies health insurance options for young adults.

Directs the office of the insurance commissioner to make available educational and outreach materials targeted to young adults aged nineteen to thirty-four, as funding becomes available.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 31Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5053

by Senators Hobbs, McCaslin, Fairley, Carrell, Swecker, and Kilmer; by request of Secretary of State


Creating the Washington state flag account.


Creates the Washington state flag account.

Declares that certain moneys received by the secretary of state may be used for the donation of Washington state flags and that the money received for that purpose will be deposited into the Washington state flag account.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5054

by Senator Rockefeller


Regarding special elections for changing the form of government of a noncharter code city.


Revises the process for the proposal for abandonment of a plan of government of a noncharter code city.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5055

by Senator Brown


Protecting the interests of customers of public service companies in proceedings before the Washington utilities and transportation commission.


Protects the interests of customers of public service companies in proceedings before the Washington utilities and transportation commission.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5056

by Senators Brandland and Regala


Requiring health care professionals to report violent injuries.


Requires health care professionals to report violent injuries.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5057

by Senator Rockefeller


Limiting the rate of increase of property valuations.


Declares an intent to provide property tax relief by limiting valuation increases until ownership of the property changes.

Provides a contingent effective date.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5058

by Senator Rockefeller


Creating a pilot vessel amnesty disposal program.


Finds that the derelict and abandoned vessel program has proven highly successful. A vessel generally becomes derelict or abandoned after a long chain of legal ownership transactions in which successive owners either lack the inclination or financial resources to properly maintain the vessel and pass it along in progressive stages of decline. The result is a decrepit vessel selling for nominal cost to someone who cannot bring it back to a safe working condition, or properly dispose of it. The vessel often becomes derelict or abandoned, resulting in cost to the state for removal and disposal.

Authorizes the department of natural resources to create a pilot vessel amnesty disposal program to prevent vessels from becoming derelict or abandoned and to address this issue when it is less expensive and poses fewer threats.

Allows the department of natural resources to expend two hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from any money appropriated to the department from the derelict vessel removal account in the omnibus appropriations act for the biennium ending June 30, 2011, for the purposes of this act.

Expires June 30, 2011.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5059

by Senator Jacobsen


Regarding hearing examiner fees.


Clarifies provisions relating to hearing examiner fees.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5060

by Senator Jacobsen


Modifying provisions relating to the use of manufactured wine or beer.


Modifies provisions relating to the use of manufactured wine or beer.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5061

by Senator Jacobsen


Enhancing natural resource collections at the Washington park arboretum.


Finds that the Washington park arboretum: (1) Is the official arboretum of the state of Washington;

(2) Is a central component of the University of Washington botanic gardens, along with collections around the center for urban horticulture, in the Union Bay natural area, and in the Otis Douglas Hyde herbarium;

(3) Contains a dynamic collection of trees and other woody plants that are hardy in the maritime Pacific Northwest;

(4) Holds one of the most prestigious plant collections in the world;

(5) Displays ninety-five percent of its holdings, whose estimated value is almost eighty-two million dollars; and

(6) Has a duty to serve the public, students at all levels, naturalists, gardeners, and nursery and landscape professionals with its collections, educational programs, interpretation, and recreational opportunities.

Declares an intent to provide additional tools and resources to the University of Washington botanic gardens as it preserves and provides public access to the important educational, recreational, social, and cultural state resources that the arboretum and other botanic garden collections have to offer.

Declares it is the goal of the legislature that the Washington park arboretum's collections, exhibits, and facilities be preserved, maintained, and presented in a manner befitting one of the world's most prestigious plant collections.

Establishes the University of Washington botanic gardens endowed curatorship.

Creates the University of Washington botanic gardens endowed curatorship account.

Requires the state treasurer to release money in the University of Washington botanic gardens endowed curatorship account to the University of Washington board of regents for inclusion in the University of Washington consolidated endowment fund when certain requirements are met.

Directs the department of natural resources' natural heritage program to host a working conference on the future of arboretums and botanic gardens in Washington.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5062

by Senator Jacobsen


Enhancing wildlife viewing opportunities.


Finds that: (1) Nature-based tourism is the fastest growing outdoor activity and the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry. Tourism activities relating to watchable wildlife contribute almost one and one-half billion dollars to Washington state's economy per year, and it is primarily the rural areas of the state in which these activities occur;

(2) There is general agreement that owners of working farms and forest lands provide a significant portion of the key areas for the wildlife which in turn attract the nature-based tourists;

(3) The purchase of a watchable wildlife decal currently offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to voluntarily contribute to the enhancement of the habitat, infrastructure, trails, corridors, and communities that provide wildlife viewing opportunities in this state; and

(4) Additional investments in the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife program are needed; such investments will increase wildlife viewing and other recreational opportunities in the state and benefit Washington's wildlife and rural communities.

Declares an intent to enhance wildlife viewing opportunities in Washington by providing additional tools and resources to the state's watchable wildlife program and landowners who provide the wildlife habitat that supports nature-based tourism.

Directs the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Under the authority of the director of the department, carry out a watchable wildlife raffle pilot project;

(2) Provide raffle winners with a wildlife viewing tour on department owned or managed lands;

(3) Seek to publicize the raffles and tours, including the tour destinations, to increase public awareness of the department's watchable wildlife program, watchable wildlife decals, and the pilot project; and

(4) Provide the appropriate committees of the legislature with a brief summary of the pilot project and relevant policy recommendations, if any, by December 1, 2011.

Encourages the department of fish and wildlife to use other creative measures to increase the number of individuals who voluntarily purchase watchable wildlife decals.

Expires the watchable wildlife raffle pilot project on January 1, 2012.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5063

by Senator Jacobsen


Concerning the burial of pet remains.


Requires a cemetery authority to allow the burial of pet remains in the same cemetery in which the pet's owner is buried if certain conditions are met.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5064

by Senator Jacobsen


Participating in the management of Washington's portion of the Yukon to Yellowstone Rocky mountain ecosystem.


Requires the department of fish and wildlife: (1) To participate with wildlife management agencies and conservation organizations in other states and provinces, comprising the Canadian Rocky Mountains ecoregional area, in the cooperative programs of the Yukon to Yellowstone conservation initiative; and

(2) Where the Yukon to Yellowstone conservation initiative has identified priority species, habitats, or landscapes lying within Washington state, to actively seek to involve local governments, landowners, and local conservation organizations in the initiative.

Declares that Spokane is the largest city within the Yukon to Yellowstone region in the United States; and that the city of Spokane should be recognized as the United States' capital of the Yukon to Yellowstone ecoregion.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5065

by Senator Kline


Providing for nonpartisan election of prosecuting attorneys.


Provides for nonpartisan election of prosecuting attorneys.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5066

by Senator Jacobsen


Designating the state ornithologist.


Requires the director of the department of fish and wildlife to appoint a Washington state ornithologist.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5067

by Senator Jacobsen


Expanding hunter access to certain private lands.


Expands hunter access to certain private lands.

Allows a surcharge to fund the management of recreational access and habitat enhancement agreements as authorized in RCW 77.12.320.

Directs that revenue derived from the surcharge be deposited into the state wildlife account to be used only for management and implementation of wildlife recreational access and habitat enhancement agreements authorized in RCW 77.12.320.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5068

by Senator Jacobsen


Concerning the rights of airline passengers.


Finds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly.

Declares that the legislature is committed to airline passenger policies that put the safety of all passengers first and foremost, while not imposing unrealistic economic burdens that adversely affect airline profitability or create exorbitant ticket price increases.

Establishes the office of the airline consumer advocate in the attorney general's office to assist customers in resolving problems with airline carriers.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5069

by Senator Jacobsen


Regarding recreational liability on public and private lands.


Clarifies provisions relating to recreational liability on public and private lands.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5070

by Senator Jacobsen


Addressing threats posed by invasive species.


Addresses threats posed by invasive species.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5071

by Senator Jacobsen


Designating the Olympic marmot the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington.


Declares an intent to promote awareness of the Olympic marmot by designating the Olympic marmot as the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

SB 5072

by Senator Murray


Concerning the value of benefits provided to any executive officer, employee, or director of a public service company.


Prohibits a public service agency from recovering, in its rates or charges, the value of compensation of officers or employees, to the extent that the compensation exceeds the annual salary of the governor.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5073

by Senator Zarelli


Improving budget transparency by consolidating accounts into the state general fund.


Improves budget transparency by consolidating accounts into the state general fund.

Directs the state treasurer to transfer to the state general fund on July 1, 2009, all unexpended balances of the public safety and education account, health services account, violence reduction and drug enforcement account, student achievement fund, education legacy trust account, pension funding stabilization account, water quality account, and equal justice subaccount.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5074

by Senators Marr, Jacobsen, Sheldon, Fairley, Franklin, Regala, Oemig, Hargrove, Hobbs, Keiser, Jarrett, Kline, and Kilmer


Concerning scoliosis screening in schools.


Repeals the program for scoliosis screening in schools.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5075

by Senators Hatfield and Hewitt; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development


Concerning the community economic revitalization board's project selection criteria.


Modifies wage criteria used by the community economic revitalization board in determining project selection.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 5076

by Senators Schoesler and Hatfield


Creating the Washington grain commission.


Establishes the Washington grain commission.

Replaces the Washington wheat commission and the Washington barley commission with the Washington grain commission.

Provides penalties.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5077

by Senator Jacobsen


Creating the historically Black college fund pilot project.


Finds that: (1) The racial and ethnic diversity of the population of Washington is increasing;

(2) Employers' demand for well-educated and well-trained graduates of all ethnic backgrounds is increasing;

(3) Special efforts should be made to increase the participation of people of color in higher education programs;

(4) Some of Washington's students of color would benefit from an opportunity to study in specialized programs or institutions of higher education located in other states;

(5) The state could benefit by creating pilot projects that study creative, cost-effective ways to meet the postsecondary education needs of Washington's students; and

(6) Historically Black colleges enroll and graduate the majority of African-American professionals and Ph.D. candidates in the United States.

Declares an intent to direct the higher education coordinating board to establish a pilot project that permits a limited number of students to use their state need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, and Tuskegee University.

Creates the historically Black college fund pilot project.

Requires the higher education coordinating board to: (1) Administer the pilot project;

(2) Permit up to one hundred needy Washington residents domiciled in Washington for at least one year before enrollment to use their state need grant awards if the students are enrolled half-time or more in Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, or Tuskegee University;

(3) Limit participation in the pilot project to no more than a total of one hundred students during the course of the project; and

(4) Report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the results of the pilot project.

Expires the pilot project on June 30, 2014.

Expires the duties of the higher education coordinating board relating to the pilot project on June 30, 2014.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5078

by Senator Jacobsen


Authorizing the University of Washington to set building fees.


Authorizes the University of Washington to set building fees.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5079

by Senator Jacobsen


Designating the official Nordic Museum.


Designates the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle as the official Nordic museum of the state of Washington.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5080

by Senator Jacobsen


Authorizing leaves of absence for full-time certificated and classified employees serving as peace corps volunteers.


Requires school district boards of directors to grant a leave of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps if certain conditions are met.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5081

by Senator Jacobsen


Authorizing the issuance of certain special license plates to persons with disabilities for up to two vehicles.


Allows issuance of certain special license plates to persons with disabilities for up to two vehicles.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5082

by Senator Jacobsen


Creating a nonpartisan judicial commission.


Creates the nonpartisan judicial commission to, in the event of a vacancy in the supreme court or court of appeals, nominate and submit to the governor three names of people qualified to fill the vacancy.

Provides a contingent effective date.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5083

by Senators Haugen, Hatfield, Fairley, Pridemore, and Zarelli


Concerning the creation of a historical parks and historic reserves tax incentive program.


Recognizes that the national historic reserves and national historical parks located in Washington state are important cultural and recreational assets for our citizens.

Declares an intent to encourage the continued preservation and enhancement of historical parks and reserves located in Washington state.

Allows a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW and chapter 82.16 RCW for approved contributions made to qualified Washington historical projects, subject to certain requirements and limitations.

Requires the department of revenue to keep a running total of all credits approved under this act each calendar year.

Takes effect January 1, 2010.

Expires December 31, 2019.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5084

by Senators Pridemore and Fairley


Regarding assessed valuation requirements for the direct petition method of annexation.


Clarifies provisions relating to assessed valuation requirements for the direct petition method of annexation.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5085

by Senator Zarelli


Naming state highway routes.


Names state highway routes.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5086

by Senator Jacobsen


Regarding special assessments for conservation district activities and programs.


Clarifies provisions relating to special assessments for conservation district activities and programs.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5087

by Senators Rockefeller, Sheldon, and Kilmer


Concerning hospital benefit zones.


Clarifies provisions relating to hospital benefit zones.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SB 5088

by Senator Jacobsen


Regarding salaries for adjunct faculty.


Requires each institution of higher education to determine the method by which prorated salaries for adjunct faculty will be determined and create a plan for equitably increasing individual salaries, taking into account experience within the institution as well as qualifications.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5089

by Senator Jacobsen


Requiring an ethical audit of the personnel management systems at community and technical colleges.


Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct an ethical audit of the personnel management systems of the community and technical colleges.

Expires December 31, 2009.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5090

by Senator Jacobsen


Requiring an analysis of teleworking options within environmental impact statements on proposed transportation projects.


Requires an analysis of teleworking options within environmental impact statements on proposed transportation projects.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 9Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Transportation.


Senate Joint Memorials

SJM 8000

by Senators Kauffman, Swecker, Hobbs, Roach, Kastama, Marr, and Kilmer; by request of Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs


Requesting the Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating Nisei veterans.


Urges the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp in commemoration of the Nisei veterans' service in the United States Armed Forces during the Second World War.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SJM 8001

by Senator Hatfield


Requesting the United States fish and wildlife service to work cooperatively with the state's regulatory agencies and energy producers with respect to the federal endangered species act.


Requests the United States fish and wildlife service to work cooperatively with the state's regulatory agencies and energy producers with respect to the federal endangered species act.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.


Senate Joint Resolutions

SJR 8200

by Senators Sheldon and Parlette


Setting base years for property tax valuation.


Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to set base years for property tax valuation.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 4Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SJR 8201

by Senator Rockefeller


Limiting property valuation increases.


Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to limit property valuation increases.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12First reading, referred to Ways & Means.


Senate Concurrent Resolutions

SCR 8400

by Senators Murray and Parlette


Adopting joint rules.


Adopts joint rules.
-- 2009 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
President signed.