 | WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE | |
| Legislative Digest No. 1 | ||
| SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE | ||
| Tuesday, January 13, 2009 | 2nd 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.
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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.
| Dec 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 18 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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."
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
HB 1057
by Representatives Orcutt, O'Brien, Condotta, and McCune
Concerning ballot title information.
Modifies ballot title information.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 1083
by Representative Appleton
Providing for the reduction of ferry fares.
Reduces ferry fares.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
HB 1084
by Representatives Appleton and Rolfes
Creating a Washington state ferries commission.
Creates the Washington state ferries commission.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks. | |
HB 1094
by Representatives Herrera, Wallace, Orcutt, and Moeller
Naming state highway routes.
Names state highway routes.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness. | |
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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. | |
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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Finance. | |
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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
HCR 4401
by Representatives Kessler and Kretz
Calling four joint sessions of the Legislature.
Provides for four joint sessions of the legislature.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
HCR 4402
by Representatives Kessler and Kretz
Establishing cutoff dates.
Establishes cutoff dates for the 2009 regular session.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
SB 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 5013
by Senators Hargrove, Brandland, and Fraser
Concerning fees collected by county clerks.
Modifies fees collected by county clerks.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
SB 5024
by Senators Kline, McCaslin, and Carrell
Concerning notices of dishonor.
Clarifies provisions relating to notices of dishonor.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Judiciary. | |
SB 5025
by Senators Kline, McCaslin, and Carrell
Changing provisions regarding statutory costs.
Modifies provisions regarding statutory costs.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 10 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 10 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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."
| Dec 10 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 11 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 12 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 15 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 23 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 29 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 2 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 30 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Dec 31 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 5 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 6 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 5059
by Senator Jacobsen
Regarding hearing examiner fees.
Clarifies provisions relating to hearing examiner fees.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
SB 5070
by Senator Jacobsen
Addressing threats posed by invasive species.
Addresses threats posed by invasive species.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. | |
SB 5085
by Senator Zarelli
Naming state highway routes.
Names state highway routes.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 9 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Transportation. | |
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.
| Dec 10 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation. | |
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.
| Dec 4 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First 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.
| Jan 7 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. | |
SCR 8400
by Senators Murray and Parlette
Adopting joint rules.
Adopts joint rules.
| Jan 8 | Prefiled for introduction. | |
| Jan 12 | Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | |
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. | ||
| Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. | ||
| Third reading, adopted. | ||
| President signed. | ||