WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Legislative Digest No. 1

SIXTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
Tuesday, January 11, 20112nd Day - 2011 Regular Session

SENATE
SB 5000SB 5001SB 5002SB 5003SB 5004SB 5005SB 5006
SB 5007SB 5008SB 5009SB 5010SB 5011SB 5012SB 5013
SB 5014SB 5015SB 5016SB 5017SB 5018SB 5019SB 5020
SB 5021SB 5022SB 5023SB 5024SB 5025SB 5026SB 5027
SB 5028SB 5029SB 5030SB 5031SB 5032SB 5033SB 5034
SB 5035SB 5036
HOUSE
HB 1000HB 1001HB 1002HB 1003HB 1004HB 1005HB 1006
HB 1007HB 1008HB 1009HB 1010HB 1011HB 1012HB 1013
HB 1014HB 1015HB 1016HB 1017HB 1018HB 1019HB 1020
HB 1021HB 1022HB 1023HB 1024HB 1025HB 1026HB 1027
HB 1028HB 1029HB 1030HB 1031HB 1032HB 1033HB 1034
HB 1035HB 1036HB 1037HB 1038HB 1039HB 1040HB 1041
HB 1042HB 1043HB 1044HB 1045HB 1046HB 1047HB 1048
HB 1049HB 1050HB 1051HB 1052HB 1053HB 1054HB 1055
HB 1056HB 1057HB 1058HB 1059HB 1060HB 1061HB 1062
HB 1063HB 1064HB 1065HB 1066HB 1067HB 1068HB 1069
HB 1070HB 1071HB 1072HB 1073HB 1074HB 1075HB 1076
HB 1077HB 1078HB 1079HB 1080HB 1081HB 1082HB 1083
HB 1084HJM 4000HJM 4001HJR 4200HCR 4400HCR 4401HCR 4402
HCR 4403

This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossed measures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.

Electronic versions of Legislative Digests are available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/digests.aspx?year=2011.


House Bills

HB 1000

by Representative Hurst


Concerning overseas and service voters.


Modifies provisions relating to overseas and service voters.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1001

by Representatives Goodman, Kelley, Green, and Kirby


Placing restrictions on pro se defendants when questioning witnesses.


Requests the supreme court to adopt rules that reduce the risk of trauma to victim-witnesses in criminal proceedings involving sex offenses when the defendant is acting pro se.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1002

by Representative Hunt


Adopting voting by mail.


Adopts voting by mail.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1003

by Representative Morris


Establishing energy efficiency standards for consumer products.


Establishes energy efficiency standards for consumer audio and video equipment.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1004

by Representatives Dickerson, Orwall, Haigh, Kagi, Roberts, Takko, Liias, Rolfes, and Hurst


Providing for social emotional learning in public schools.


Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to promote and encourage incorporation of social emotional learning into basic education instruction in public schools.

Creates the social emotional learning public-private partnership account.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1005

by Representative Appleton


Creating a Washington state ferries commission.


Creates the Washington state ferries commission.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1006

by Representative Appleton


Concerning knives.


Modifies provisions relating to concealment of certain dangerous weapons.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1007

by Representative Appleton


Increasing earned release time for certain offenders prospectively and retroactively.


Continues availability of fifty percent earned release for certain nonviolent offenders.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1008

by Representative Appleton


Changing the definition of "immediate family" for purpose of membership on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.


Revises the definition of "immediate family" with regard to membership eligibility on the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials.

Applies retroactively to those appointments made since February 15, 1987.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1009

by Representatives Chandler, Blake, Takko, Kretz, Taylor, and Orcutt


Concerning the authority of certain state agencies to enter into agreements with the federal government under the endangered species act.


Prohibits the department of fish and wildlife, the department of ecology, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission from officially entering into a habitat conservation plan or other multiyear agreement with the federal government under the endangered species act that commits the state to future action or constrains future state options without prior express direction from the legislature.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1010

by Representative Appleton


Modifying alternatives to total confinement.


Modifies alternatives to total confinement.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1011

by Representative Appleton


Concerning earned release time for certain jail inmates.


Changes the maximum percentages of earned release time for certain offenders.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1012

by Representatives Angel, Haler, Klippert, and Fagan


Authorizing four-year terms for planning commissioners.


Authorizes four-year terms for planning commissioners.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.
Jan 11Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1013

by Representatives Angel, Haler, Klippert, and Fagan


Requiring notice to property owners when a county, city, or town modifies its zoning requirements.


Requires a local government that is considering a proposal to rezone private property to provide written notice of the proposal to the owners of the real property for which the rezone would apply.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.
Jan 11Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1014

by Representatives Goodman, Springer, Sullivan, and Eddy


Modifying the authority of a watershed management partnership.


Addresses a watershed management partnership's authority with regard to Lake Tapps' water supply.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1015

by Representatives Bailey, Cody, Hinkle, Appleton, Seaquist, Roberts, Kagi, Jinkins, Johnson, Warnick, Orcutt, Moeller, and Pedersen


Concerning exemption from immunization.


Expands requirements for exempting a child from certain immunizations.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1016

by Representatives Blake, Condotta, Armstrong, Shea, Kretz, Klippert, McCune, Takko, Van De Wege, Dunshee, Probst, Liias, Miloscia, Finn, Hurst, Springer, Goodman, Rodne, Orcutt, Haigh, Dickerson, Taylor, Warnick, and Hope


Changing restrictions on firearm noise suppressors.


Allows the use of certain firearm noise suppressors.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1017

by Representatives Goodman, Buys, Liias, Armstrong, Rolfes, Springer, Clibborn, Rodne, Finn, Seaquist, Moscoso, Probst, and Kelley


Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence.


Mandates a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1018

by Representatives Pedersen, Rodne, Rolfes, Liias, Carlyle, Goodman, Johnson, Walsh, Upthegrove, Moeller, and Eddy


Concerning bicyclist and motorist mutual responsibilities.


Clarifies mutual responsibilities for bicyclists and motorists to help reduce accidents and conflicts between them.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1019

by Representatives Roberts, Walsh, Kagi, Green, Darneille, Hasegawa, Goodman, and Hurst


Constraining the department of corrections' authority to transfer offenders out of state.


Modifies the authority of the department of corrections when transferring offenders out-of-state.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1020

by Representatives Dickerson, Darneille, Takko, and Roberts


Continuing availability of fifty percent earned release for certain nonviolent offenders.


Continues availability of fifty percent earned release for certain nonviolent offenders.

Requires the department of corrections to recalculate the earned release date of certain offenders.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1021

by Representatives Goodman, Rodne, Pedersen, Roberts, Kagi, Kenney, and Appleton


Concerning persons appointed by the court to provide information in family law and adoption cases.


Modifies provisions relating to court-appointed representation in family law and adoption cases.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1022

by Representatives Carlyle, Van De Wege, Appleton, Finn, Miloscia, Probst, Upthegrove, Kenney, Blake, Takko, Rolfes, Liias, Fitzgibbon, and Clibborn


Regulating the postretirement employment of higher education employees.


Regulates employment of retired higher education employees.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1023

by Representatives Goodman, Ross, Springer, Pearson, and Eddy


Modifying presumed death certificate provisions.


Modifies requirements for when a certificate of presumed death may be filed.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1024

by Representatives Fagan, Schmick, Armstrong, Clibborn, and Liias


Adding to the scenic and recreational highway system.


Adds a portion of state route number 278 to the scenic and recreational highway system.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1025

by Representatives Crouse, Shea, Haler, Chandler, Armstrong, Condotta, Johnson, DeBolt, Nealey, Kretz, McCune, Miloscia, Bailey, Kristiansen, Walsh, Short, Schmick, Klippert, Ross, Angel, and Orcutt


Providing flexibility for school districts.


Provides flexibility for school districts by modifying provisions related to: (1) Highly capable students;

(2) Policies for nutritious foods and exercise and student health concerns;

(3) Authority of school boards;

(4) Essential academic learning requirements and assessments;

(5) Safe school plans and threats of violence;

(6) Rates and charges from services provided by storm water control facilities; and

(7) Traffic safety education courses.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1026

by Representatives Rolfes and Orcutt


Specifying procedures for adverse possession actions.


Specifies procedures for adverse possession actions.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1027

by Representatives Schmick, Fagan, Haler, Kretz, and Shea


Regarding public assistance application forms.


Increases the information required on applications for public assistance.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

HB 1028

by Representatives Schmick, Takko, Fagan, Springer, Kretz, and Shea


Using state correctional facility populations to determine population thresholds for certain local government purposes.


Authorizes certain cities to include the population of a state correctional facility located within the city when determining population.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1029

by Representatives Armstrong, Hurst, Haigh, Shea, Crouse, Johnson, Miloscia, Kretz, Eddy, Haler, Fagan, Klippert, Alexander, Asay, Condotta, Pearson, Bailey, Taylor, Finn, Angel, Warnick, Rodne, Walsh, Nealey, McCune, Short, Smith, Ross, Parker, Hope, Schmick, Kristiansen, Blake, Dammeier, and Takko


Restructuring the department of social and health services.


Changes the name of the department of social and health services to the social and health care authority and restructures the authority.

Creates the departments of mental health and chemical dependency services; children and family services; and long-term care and rehabilitative services.

Requires a realignment team to be formed to direct the details of administering the act.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1030

by Representatives Armstrong, Bailey, Johnson, Nealey, Fagan, Haler, Alexander, Taylor, Angel, Rodne, Warnick, Orcutt, Pearson, McCune, Schmick, Shea, Parker, Ross, Klippert, Short, Dammeier, Hope, Kretz, Kristiansen, Anderson, and Smith


Requiring felons to pay court-ordered financial obligations before restoration of voting rights.


Requires felons to pay court-ordered financial obligations before their voting rights are restored.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1031

by Representatives Armstrong, Orwall, Johnson, Crouse, Appleton, Condotta, Eddy, Clibborn, Haler, Ormsby, Nealey, Klippert, Miloscia, Fagan, Alexander, Taylor, Bailey, Angel, Finn, Warnick, Rodne, Orcutt, Walsh, Pearson, Green, McCoy, McCune, Schmick, Smith, Goodman, Asay, Ross, Blake, Short, Kagi, Hope, Takko, and Kristiansen


Requiring the county auditor to send voters a security envelope that conceals the ballot.


Requires the county auditor to send voters a security envelope that conceals the ballot.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 14Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1032

by Representatives Goodman, Eddy, Pedersen, Appleton, Condotta, Warnick, Johnson, Ross, Harris, Nealey, and Fagan; by request of Attorney General


Modifying consumer protection act provisions.


Modifies provisions relating to recovery of costs and fees with regard to the consumer protection act.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1033

by Representatives Eddy, Springer, Armstrong, Walsh, Takko, Parker, Appleton, Blake, Smith, Bailey, McCune, Nealey, Short, and Fagan; by request of Attorney General


Clarifying the statute of limitations for any court action brought under RCW 42.56.550.


Clarifies the legislature's intent that the statute of limitations for any action brought under section 2 of the act is one year from the date that an agency claims an exemption, provides the records responsive to a request, or indicates that there are no responsive records, whichever occurs last.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1034

by Representatives Takko, Johnson, Angel, Upthegrove, Hurst, Armstrong, Walsh, Hinkle, Ross, Warnick, Klippert, Schmick, McCune, Nealey, Short, Dammeier, Fagan, and Smith; by request of Attorney General


Concerning making requests by or on behalf of an inmate under the public records act ineligible for penalties.


Prohibits a court from awarding penalties in certain actions where the request for public records was made by or on behalf of a person serving a criminal sentence in a state, local, or privately operated correctional facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1035

by Representatives Springer, Shea, Goodman, Upthegrove, Eddy, Walsh, Parker, Warnick, Takko, Bailey, Angel, Dammeier, Condotta, Fagan, Nealey, and Hargrove; by request of Attorney General


Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development.


Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1036

by Representatives Goodman, Angel, Springer, Upthegrove, Eddy, Parker, Warnick, Takko, Hinkle, Ross, Shea, Bailey, Nealey, McCune, Short, Fagan, Taylor, Johnson, Hargrove, and Smith; by request of Attorney General


Concerning a municipality's right to condemn real property due to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.


Modifies provisions relating to the right of a municipality to condemn real property due to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1037

by Representatives Ross, Johnson, Bailey, Upthegrove, Hurst, Armstrong, Walsh, Hinkle, Angel, Warnick, Schmick, Short, Klippert, Dammeier, McCune, Fagan, and Nealey; by request of Attorney General


Placing restrictions on legal claims initiated by persons serving criminal sentences in correctional facilities.


Restricts certain legal claims by a person serving a criminal sentence in a state, local, or privately operated correctional facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 15Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1038

by Representatives Appleton and Armstrong; by request of Public Disclosure Commission


Requiring sponsor identification on certain telephone campaign advertising.


Provides increased transparency to the citizens of the state by requiring timely sponsor identification of telephone campaign advertising including persuasive polls commonly known as push polls.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 16Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1039

by Representatives Bailey and Kirby; by request of Department of Financial Institutions


Addressing the subpoena authority of the department of financial institutions.


Provides a process for the department of financial institutions to apply for court approval of an agency investigative subpoena that is authorized under law in certain cases.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 16Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Business & Financial Services at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1040

by Representatives Pedersen, Armstrong, Kirby, and Warnick; by request of Secretary of State


Regarding the use of electronic signatures and notices.


Authorizes the secretary of state to send certain notifications by postal or electronic mail.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1041

by Representatives Green, Angel, Goodman, McCune, Kelley, Hope, Dammeier, and Warnick


Including correctional employees who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training to the lists of law enforcement personnel that are exempt from certain firearm restrictions.


Includes correctional personnel who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training to the lists of law enforcement personnel that are exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 20Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1042

by Representatives Seaquist, Walsh, Kirby, Appleton, Miloscia, and Blake


Providing a property tax exemption for property held under lease, sublease, or lease-purchase by a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, or preemployment services.


Provides a property tax exemption for certain property held under lease, sublease, or lease-purchase by a nonprofit organization.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 20Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1043

by Representatives Orwall, Dickerson, Pettigrew, and Ladenburg


Protecting consumers by assuring persons using the title of social worker have graduated with a degree in social work from an educational program accredited by the council on social work education.


Prohibits a person from representing himself or herself as a social worker unless certain qualifications have been met.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 23Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1044

by Representatives Hurst, Armstrong, Takko, Ross, Hinkle, Pearson, Warnick, Haler, Johnson, Smith, Harris, and Fagan; by request of Attorney General and State Auditor


Establishing the office of open records.


Creates an independent office of open records within the office of administrative hearings.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1045

by Representatives Hunt and Taylor


Clarifying agency relationships in reconveyances of deeds of trust.


Clarifies agency relationships in reconveyances of deeds of trust.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1046

by Representatives Moeller and Condotta


Concerning vehicle and vessel quick title.


Regulates quick title applications and service fees for vehicles and vessels.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1047

by Representative Hunt


Concerning code enforcement officers.


Includes assaulting a code enforcement officer in the crime of assault in the third degree.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1048

by Representative Hunt


Making technical corrections needed as a result of the recodification of campaign finance provisions.


Makes technical corrections.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1049

by Representative McCoy


Concerning net metering of electricity.


Requires an electric utility to buy an operating fraction of a net metering aggregator of a net metering system.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1050

by Representative McCoy


Regarding residential provisions for children of parents with military duties.


Modifies provisions relating to residential time and visitation rights with regard to parents with military duties.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1051

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


Amending trusts and estates statutes.


Revises provisions relating to trusts and estates.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1052

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


Addressing the authority of shareholders and boards of directors to take certain actions under the corporation act.


Addresses the authority of shareholders and boards of directors to take certain actions under the corporation act.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Jan 13Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1053

by Representative Moeller; by request of Washington State Bar Association


Implementing recommendations from the Washington state bar association elder law section's executive committee report of the guardianship task force.


Implements recommendations from the state bar association elder law section's executive committee report of the guardianship task force.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1054

by Representatives Chandler, Taylor, Nealey, and Warnick


Declaring water conservation practices to be a beneficial use of water for the purposes of relinquishment.


Clarifies that water conservation practices by all water users are encouraged and are considered a beneficial use of the water for purposes of relinquishment.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

HB 1055

by Representatives Hudgins, Green, McCoy, and Eddy; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


Regarding the streamlining of contractor appeals.


Modifies provisions relating to unregistered contractors' defaults in payment and notices of infractions.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1056

by Representatives Hudgins, Green, McCoy, and Eddy; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


Changing the department of labor and industries certified and registered mail requirements.


Changes certain mailing requirements for the department of labor and industries.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1057

by Representatives Hudgins and Green; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


Creating the farm labor account.


Creates the farm labor account to be used for administering the farm labor contractor licensing program.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1058

by Representatives Hudgins, Green, and Eddy; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


Regarding records requests relating to prevailing wage investigations.


Prohibits certain employers, contractors, and subcontractors from using prevailing wage records under certain circumstances.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1059

by Representative Hudgins; by request of Department of Labor & Industries


Concerning the conforming of apprenticeship program standards to federal labor standards.


Modifies duties of the state apprenticeship council relating to compliance reviews and rule adoption.

Limits approval of apprenticeship committees.

Authorizes an appeal to the director of the department of labor and industries of a decision by the state apprenticeship council that affects registration and oversight of apprenticeship programs and agreements for federal purposes.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workforce Development at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1060

by Representative Chandler


Concerning contiguous land under current use open space property tax programs.


Defines the term "same ownership" for purposes of chapter 84.34 RCW (open space, agricultural, timber lands--current use--conservation futures).

Defines the term "contiguous" for purposes of chapter 84.33 RCW (timber and forest lands).
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 3Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1061

by Representative Green


Concerning on-site wastewater treatment systems designer licensing.


Modifies provisions relating to on-site wastewater treatment systems designer licensing.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Business & Financial Services at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 1062

by Representative Green


Concerning athletics, limited to boxing, martial arts, and wrestling that are regulated by the department of licensing.


Revises statutes relating to boxing, martial arts, and wrestling.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services.

HB 1063

by Representative Appleton


Providing juveniles sentenced as adults to life without the possibility of parole with the possibility of parole by the indeterminate sentencing review board.


Modifies provisions relating to persons sentenced as adults for a crime committed before his or her eighteenth birthday.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1064

by Representative Appleton


Changing school truancy provisions.


Addresses school truancy diversions and school reengagement programs; petitions to juvenile court; requirements of the court; finding a child in contempt; and warrants for arrest of a child.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1065

by Representative Bailey


Identifying and reviewing new programs.


Requires the state auditor to publish a draft list on its web site of all new programs funded by any appropriation or allotment of state funds during the previous fiscal year.

Requires the budget document to include a listing of all new programs funded in the previous two years.

Defines the term "new program."
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1066

by Representatives Bailey, Blake, Hope, Chandler, Ross, and Smith


Changing regulations concerning black powder.


Authorizes black powder to be: (1) Transported in a private vehicle in quantities not to exceed fifty pounds when a placard is displayed under rules adopted by the department of labor and industries; and

(2) Stored in private residences in quantities not to exceed twenty pounds when stored in a secure explosives container.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1067

by Representatives Bailey, Ross, Chandler, Fagan, Hope, Armstrong, Alexander, and Smith


Addressing fiscal notes.


Provides that before either house of the legislature may vote on final passage on a bill that if enacted into law would increase state or local government expenditures or would increase or decrease state or local government revenues, a fiscal note must be available that applies to the bill as it is to be voted upon.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1068

by Representatives Bailey, Smith, Blake, Chandler, Hope, Armstrong, Fagan, and Ross


Requiring the governor's signature on significant legislative rules.


Requires the signature of the governor if a rule qualifies as a significant legislative rule of an agency whose head or governing body is appointed by the governor.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1069

by Representative Alexander


Regarding the disposition of unclaimed remains.


Requires the disposition of unclaimed remains to be on a rotation basis except in counties where the county coroner or medical examiner has established a preferred funeral home using a qualified bidding process.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1070

by Representatives Bailey, Blake, Smith, Chandler, and Hope


Regarding the permitting of anaerobic digestion under chapter 70.94 RCW, the clean air act.


Creates a limited permitting exemption under the clean air act for anaerobic digestion in order to minimize any regulatory burdens inhibiting the furtherance of the state public interest.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Environment.

HB 1071

by Representative Moeller


Creating a complete streets grant program.


Requires the department of transportation to establish a complete streets grant program within the department's highways and local programs division to encourage local governments to adopt urban arterial retrofit street ordinances designed to provide safe access to all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists, and public transportation users.

Creates the complete streets grant program account.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1072

by Representative Moeller


Concerning the assessment and treatment for chemical dependency.


Prohibits a treatment program licensed under chapter 70.96A RCW (treatment for alcoholism, intoxication, and drug addiction) from providing an individual with both the assessment and treatment for chemical dependency unless the treatment program is operated within a health facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1073

by Representative Kelley


Authorizing persons designated by the decedent to direct disposition, if the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard.


Addresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1074

by Representatives Takko, Angel, Springer, and Upthegrove


Changing qualifications for appointees to metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committees.


Changes membership requirements for a metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committee.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1075

by Representatives Takko, Angel, Springer, and Upthegrove


Concerning the sale of water-sewer district real property.


Prohibits the private sale of real property where the estimated value exceeds five thousand dollars.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1076

by Representatives Moeller, Cody, Warnick, Green, Hinkle, Parker, Crouse, Kelley, Miloscia, Finn, and Dammeier


Including wound care management in occupational therapy.


Authorizes an occupational therapist to provide wound care management subject to certain conditions.

Requires the board of occupational therapy practice to develop an affidavit form to be used by occupational therapists attesting to their education and training.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1077

by Representatives Kelley, Orcutt, Finn, McCune, Miloscia, and Warnick


Phasing-out the business and occupation tax rate for on-site property managers.


Phases out the business and occupation tax rate for on-site property managers.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1078

by Representatives Goodman, Angel, Kelley, McCune, Hope, Dammeier, Warnick, and Hunter


Requiring landlords to provide tenants with written receipts upon request under the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.


Requires a landlord to provide, upon the request of a tenant, a written receipt for any payments made by the tenant.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1079

by Representatives Hunt, Green, Darneille, and Liias; by request of Secretary of State


Modifying elections by mail provisions.


Modifies provisions relating to elections by mail.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 12Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change)

HB 1080

by Representatives Hurst, Klippert, Eddy, Taylor, Green, Armstrong, and Hunt; by request of Secretary of State


Facilitating voting for service and overseas voters.


Modifies voting provisions for service and overseas voters.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1081

by Representative Morris


Regarding the siting of small alternative energy resource facilities.


Ensures that small alternative energy resource facilities are sited in a timely manner in local jurisdictions where there are no existing ordinances to permit these facilities, where applicable ordinances have not been updated in over ten years, or where ordinances have been adopted that impede the timely permitting of these facilities.

Encourages local governments to enter into interlocal agreements with the energy facility site evaluation council.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.

HB 1082

by Representative Bailey


Concerning violations of the shoreline management act and the growth management act.


Requires state agencies to provide warnings to individuals that are in violation of certain shoreline management act and growth management act laws and provide them with information on how to voluntarily comply with the laws and with the time to correct alleged violations before issuing fines or penalties.

Provides that all provisions of the act must be administered and funded within existing resources.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1083

by Representative Bailey


Addressing postretirement employment of members of the Washington state retirement systems.


Addresses postretirement employment of members of the state retirement systems.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

HB 1084

by Representative McCoy


Creating the board on geographic names.


Creates the board on geographic names to: (1) Establish, change, or determine the appropriate names of certain geographic features;

(2) Serve as a state liaison with the United States board on geographic names; and

(3) Periodically issue a list of names approved by the board.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.


House Joint Memorials

HJM 4000

by Representative Appleton


Requesting the transportation security administration terminate its use of the new pat down search procedures.


Requests the transportation security administration to immediately terminate its use of the new pat down search procedures.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HJM 4001

by Representative Appleton


Calling on the president to take action in addressing concerns presented by advanced imaging technology employed by transportation security agency employees.


Calls on the president to take immediate action in addressing concerns presented by advanced imaging technology employed by transportation security agency employees at the nation's airports.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 10Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.


House Joint Resolutions

HJR 4200

by Representatives Bailey, Ross, Chandler, Armstrong, Hope, and Fagan


Amending the Constitution to require emergency clauses only be allowed by amendment to a bill and approved by sixty percent of each house of the legislature.


Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to require emergency clauses only be allowed by amendment to a bill and approved by sixty percent of each house of the legislature.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.


House Concurrent Resolutions

HCR 4400

by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz


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


Notifies the governor that the legislature is ready to conduct business.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.

HCR 4401

by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz


Calling joint sessions for various purposes.


Calls joint sessions for various purposes.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.

HCR 4402

by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz


Establishing cutoff dates.


Establishes cutoff dates.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.

HCR 4403

by Representatives Sullivan and Kretz


Adopting joint rules.


Adopts joint rules.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Third reading, adopted.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, adopted.


Senate Bills

SB 5000

by Senators Haugen, Ericksen, Hatfield, and Schoesler


Mandating a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence.


Mandates a twelve-hour impound hold on motor vehicles used by persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 7Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5001

by Senators Stevens, Schoesler, Morton, and Honeyford


Concerning unappropriated public lands.


Addresses the revocation of this state's disclaimer of rights to unappropriated public lands.

Takes effect January 1, 2012, upon approval of the voters of the proposed amendment to Article XXVI of the state Constitution.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

SB 5002

by Senators Stevens, Morton, and Honeyford


Authorizing acquisition of federal property by eminent domain.


Authorizes acquisition of federal property by eminent domain.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

SB 5003

by Senator Schoesler


Adding to the scenic and recreational highway system.


Adds a portion of state route number 278 to the scenic and recreational highway system.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 8Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5004

by Senator Pflug


Providing for disclosure and regulation of criminal informant evidence and testimony.


Addresses the unreliability of informant evidence and testimony by providing a method to assess informant evidence and testimony and to corroborate its substance.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5005

by Senators Keiser, Honeyford, Pflug, Becker, Regala, Carrell, Hobbs, Nelson, and Rockefeller


Concerning exemption from immunization.


Expands requirements for exempting a child from certain immunizations.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5006

by Senators Honeyford, Sheldon, Prentice, Stevens, Swecker, Becker, Carrell, Zarelli, King, Schoesler, Ericksen, and Morton


Concerning the issuance of drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards to persons who are not lawfully within the United States.


Requires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5007

by Senators Honeyford, Swecker, Becker, Stevens, Schoesler, and Morton


Making an exemption regarding the public inspection and copying of voter registration information of criminal justice agency employees or workers.


Exempts the address of an employee or worker of a criminal justice agency from public disclosure under certain circumstances.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5008

by Senators Honeyford, Swecker, Stevens, and Morton


Regulating life insurance when an order regarding life sustaining treatment has been issued or implemented.


Addresses life insurance policies with regard to a physician order for life sustaining treatment.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

SB 5009

by Senator Kastama; by request of Department of Information Services


Regarding the authority of the department of information services' authority to provide services to public agencies.


Modifies requirements of the department of information services in making information services available.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 13Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Innovation at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

SB 5010

by Senator White


Concerning public funding for supreme court campaigns.


Protects the fairness of elections for the supreme court.

Ensures that our highest courts continue to be unbiased and insulated from special interests.

Introduces a voluntary pilot project to provide an alternative source of financing candidates for the supreme court who demonstrate public support and voluntarily accept strict fundraising and spending limits.

Creates the judicial election reform act fund.

Prohibits the public disclosure commission from offering the public financing program until one million dollars is in the judicial election reform act fund.

Establishes a three-dollar judicial integrity surcharge.

Prescribes penalties.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 5011

by Senator White


Concerning the victimization of homeless persons.


Makes it an aggravating circumstance if an offense is intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

SB 5012

by Senator White


Revising the standard of review utilized by the growth management hearings board when hearing appeals under the growth management act.


Revises the standard of review used by the growth management hearings board when hearing appeals under the growth management act.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 5013

by Senator White


Addressing the use of hearing examiners or local planning officials in a quasi-judicial land use permit process.


Directs local legislative bodies to divest themselves of responsibility for administrative, quasi-judicial, and appellate decision making, and assign those responsibilities to hearing examiners or professional staff.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 5014

by Senator White


Placing restrictions on pro se defendants when questioning witnesses.


Commends consideration of competing constitutional provisions to the supreme court of Washington relating to pro se defendants questioning victims in criminal cases.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5015

by Senator White


Modifying ballot tabulation provisions.


Allows the tabulation of absentee ballots to begin at 8:00 a.m. on the Monday before the day of the primary or election.

Requires the results to be held in secrecy until after 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5016

by Senator White


Prohibiting smoking in vehicles containing children.


Prohibits a person from smoking a lighted pipe, cigar, or cigarette in a moving or parked motor vehicle containing any passengers under the age of eighteen years.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 17Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5017

by Senators Regala, Honeyford, Kastama, Pridemore, Delvin, and Kilmer


Providing a property tax exemption for property held under lease, sublease, or lease-purchase by a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, or preemployment services.


Provides a property tax exemption for certain property held under lease, sublease, or lease-purchase by a nonprofit organization.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 20Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5018

by Senators Keiser, Conway, Shin, Schoesler, Hobbs, and Kline


Including wound care management in occupational therapy.


Authorizes an occupational therapist to provide wound care management subject to certain conditions.

Requires the board of occupational therapy practice to develop an affidavit form to be used by occupational therapists attesting to their education and training.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 20Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5019

by Senators Regala, Kline, and Harper


Concerning the privacy of nonconviction records.


Provides clarity in the information publicly disseminated by the courts and other criminal justice agencies.

Prohibits courts from allowing public access to juvenile offender or adult criminal case information until after charges are filed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Prohibits courts and other criminal justice agencies from making available publicly on the internet any information regarding the registration, filing of a petition for, or issuance of an order for protection in certain circumstances.

Requires certain criminal history record information to be removed from public access and kept in a recordkeeping system that is protected from examination by the public and unauthorized court personnel.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 23Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5020

by Senators Murray and Regala


Protecting consumers by assuring persons using the title of social worker have graduated with a degree in social work from an educational program accredited by the council on social work education.


Prohibits a person from representing himself or herself as a social worker unless certain qualifications have been met.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 23Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5021

by Senator Pridemore


Enhancing election campaign disclosure requirements to promote greater transparency for the public.


Promotes greater transparency for the public by: (1) Regulating the formation of, and contributions between, political committees;

(2) Reducing the expenditure thresholds for purposes of mandatory electronic filing and disclosure; and

(3) Enhancing penalties for violations.

Prescribes penalties.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 23Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5022

by Senators Kilmer, Regala, and Pflug; by request of Attorney General


Clarifying the statute of limitations for any court action brought under RCW 42.56.550.


Clarifies the legislature's intent that the statute of limitations for any action brought under section 2 of the act is one year from the date that an agency claims an exemption, provides the records responsive to a request, or indicates that there are no responsive records, whichever occurs last.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action.

SB 5023

by Senators Prentice, McAuliffe, Litzow, Shin, Kline, Pflug, and Fraser; by request of Attorney General


Addressing nonlegal immigration-related services.


Ends the practice of nonlawyers providing immigration services that constitute the practice of law.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

SB 5024

by Senators Hargrove, Sheldon, McCaslin, Becker, Litzow, Haugen, Carrell, King, Honeyford, Shin, Kilmer, Regala, and Pflug; by request of Attorney General


Placing restrictions on legal claims initiated by persons serving criminal sentences in correctional facilities.


Restricts certain legal claims by a person serving a criminal sentence in a state, local, or privately operated correctional facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5025

by Senators Hargrove, McCaslin, Becker, Sheldon, Litzow, Haugen, Carrell, White, King, Honeyford, Shin, Kilmer, and Regala; by request of Attorney General


Concerning making requests by or on behalf of an inmate under the public records act ineligible for penalties.


Prohibits a court from awarding penalties in certain actions where the request for public records was made by or on behalf of a person serving a criminal sentence in a state, local, or privately operated correctional facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5026

by Senators Haugen, King, Schoesler, and Hatfield


Clarifying the definition of "farm vehicle" to encourage similar recognition in federal tax law.


Clarifies that Washington law defines farm vehicles to include bale wagons or harrow beds in order to encourage the internal revenue service to also define qualified farm vehicles as such for federal tax purposes.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5027

by Senators Haugen and King


Requiring motorcycle manufacturers to indicate whether a motorcycle is for off-road use only.


Requires a motorcycle manufacturer to indicate whether a motorcycle is for off-road use only.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5028

by Senators Haugen and Stevens


Concerning triage facilities.


Allows a peace officer or a police officer to deliver an individual with a mental disorder to a triage facility.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 28Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5029

by Senators Kohl-Welles, White, King, Honeyford, Holmquist Newbry, Kline, and Conway


Concerning beer and wine tasting at farmers markets.


Requires the liquor control board to establish a pilot project to allow beer and wine tasting at farmers markets.

Expires December 1, 2012.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Dec 30Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5030

by Senator Hewitt


Authorizing civil judgments for assault.


Authorizes deductions from certain inmates' funds and wages for payment of any civil judgment for assault for inmates who are subject to a civil judgment for assault in any Washington state or federal court.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5031

by Senators Kline, Carrell, and Conway


Including correctional employees who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training to the lists of law enforcement personnel that are exempt from certain firearm restrictions.


Includes correctional personnel who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training to the lists of law enforcement personnel that are exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Jan 14Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Subject to change)

SB 5032

by Senators Pridemore and Swecker


Changing qualifications for appointees to metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committees.


Changes membership requirements for a metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committee.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5033

by Senators Pridemore and Swecker


Concerning the sale of water-sewer district real property.


Prohibits the private sale of real property where the estimated value exceeds five thousand dollars.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 5Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 13Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections at 10:00 AM. (Subject to change)

SB 5034

by Senators Kilmer, Kastama, Shin, Hatfield, and Zarelli


Concerning private infrastructure development.


Allows private utilities to provide infrastructure needed for economic development in a manner that minimizes development sprawl.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 5035

by Senators Shin and Honeyford


Requiring landlords to provide tenants with written receipts upon request under the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.


Requires a landlord to provide, upon the request of a tenant, a written receipt for any payments made by the tenant.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

SB 5036

by Senators Regala and Swecker; by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Ecology


Eliminating expiration dates for the derelict vessel and invasive species removal fee.


Removes the changes to the amount and distribution requirements of the derelict vessel and invasive species removal fee that would have taken effect on June 30, 2012.
-- 2011 REGULAR SESSION --
Jan 6Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.