| 1196HB
1196 |
|
Small works roster projects |
C 74 L 09 |
4/13/2009 |
Haigh |
Support |
| Small Works Roster Limit Bill has
passed both houses and signed into law by the governor.
The maximum dollar amount allowed for use of a small works roster process is
raised from $200,000 to $300,000, and the dollar amount requiring
notification of all contractors on the roster is changed from between
$100,000 and $200,000 to between $150,000 and $300,000.
The new law goes into effect on July 26, 2009. (Chapter 74, Laws of 2009.)
Votes in the House: yeas, 95; nays, 1. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 43; nays,
4. |
| 1197HB
1197 |
SB 5397SB
5397 |
Alternative public works |
C 75 L 09 |
4/13/2009 |
Haigh |
Support |
| Design-Build Bill. Bill passed both
houses and was signed by the Governor on April 13. The
CPARB must develop guidelines to be used by the review committee for review
and approval of design-build demonstration projects that include procurement
of operations and maintenance services. In turn, the review committee may
authorize two design-build demonstration projects that include operations
and maintenance services for a period of longer than three years. The review
committee may approve up to 10 demonstration projects using the design-build
process for projects with a total project cost between $2 and $10 million.
Public bodies certified to use design-build must seek approval from the
review committee for these projects. The review committee must report to the
CPARB on recommendations for continued use of the design-build procedure for
projects estimated under $10 million. Changes are made to clarify that
public bodies seeking certification for the design-build procedure must
demonstrate successful management of at least one design-build project
within the previous five years, and those seeking certification for the GCCM
process must demonstrate successful management of at least one GCCM project
within the previous five years. Honorarium payments for design-build
projects are made to the finalists submitting responsive proposals rather
than those submitting a "best and final" proposal. Sealed bids on final
proposals for the GCCM projects must be opened and read in public and all
previous scoring must be made available to the public. The GA, the UW, and
WSU may issue job order contract work orders for the state regional
universities and The Evergreen State College.
Requested by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARG); Scheduled
for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal
Affairs at 1:30 PM on January 23, 2009. Executive session in the House
Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on February 5,
2009. Referred to Capital Budget on February 9, 2009. Public hearing and
Executive Action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 3:30 PM
on February 19, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on
February 23, 2009. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed
on second reading on March 9, 2009. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading
on March 10, 2009. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0;
excused, 1. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Government Operations
& Elections on March 12, 2009. Executive action taken in the Senate
Committee on Govt. Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM on March 26, 2009. GO -
Majority; do pass and passed to Rules for second reading on March 30, 2009.
Placed on second reading consent calendar on April 2. Rules suspended and
placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent,
0; excused, 2 on April 7. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed. IN THE SENATE:
President signed on April 8, 2009. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to
Governor. The new law is effective 90 days after
adjournment of the Legislature (Chapter 75, Laws of 2009.)
Votes in the Senate: yeas, 47; nays, 0. |
| 1199HB
1199 |
SB 5396SB
5396 |
Public works funds retainage |
C 219 L 09 |
4/25/2009 |
Haigh |
|
| Public Works Retainage Bill has passed
the Legislature and has been signed into law by the governor.
Obsolete references relating to retainage of funds on public works contracts
entered into prior to September 1, 1992, are removed. Statutes related to
timely payment of interest on unpaid public contracts; public works
retainage; excess over lien claims to contractor; and duties of the
disbursing officer upon final acceptance of contract are each repealed. In
most instances, the general contractor on a public works project is required
to post a performance bond to faithfully perform all work under the contract
and to pay laborers, material suppliers, and subcontractors. Also, in most
instances, a retainage of up to 5 percent of the contract amount is required
on public works contracts to be paid to the contractors 45 days after the
completion of the project. The amount serves as a trust fund for payment of
laborers, subcontractors, material suppliers, and excise taxes that are
imposed on the contract. Public hearing in the House Committee on State
Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM on January 23, 2009. Executive
session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00
AM on February 5, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on
February 9, 2009. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed
on second reading for possible House floor action on March 10, 2009. Rules
suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2009. ( yeas, 96; nays, 0;
absent, 0; excused, 1. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Govt.
Operations & Elections on March 13, 2009. Executive action taken in the
Senate Committee on Govt. Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM on March 26,
2009. GO - Majority; do pass, Minority; without recommendation, and passed
to Rules Committee for second reading on March 30.
The new law is effective 90 days after adjournment of the Legislature
(Chapter 219, Laws of 2009.) Votes in the Senate: yeas, 46;
nays. |
| 1216ESHB
1216 |
SB 5222SB
5222 |
Capital budget 2009-2011 |
C 497 L 09 |
5/15/2009 |
Dunshee |
Support |
House-Senate Compromise Capital Construction Budget
Capital budget passed the Legislature and signed by the governor
- Partial Veto - A biennial state capital budget
authorizing $196.8 million in WSU construction has been signed into law by
Gov. Gregorie. Funds construction later this year of the Vancouver Applied
Technology Classroom Building at $36.7M (WSU’s highest priority - original
request $38.7 million.) The bill also authorizes WSU to sell bonds to both
design and construct the $96 million Veterinary Medical Research Building on
the Pullman campus. That means construction on this building could begin as
early as 2011. Provides state general bonding authority to pre-design and
design for the Riverpoint Biomedical & Health Sciences at $4.34 million.
Funds Minor Capital Preservation and Program for a total of $45.16
million.The budget also provides $6.2 million of the $10 million match
required to construct the $35 million Global Animal Health Building, Phase
I, on the Pullman campus.
This budget uses an unusual amount of funding related to "Certificates of
Participation" or institutional bonding authority to retire debt on
buildings with student fee or trust land endowment income. This funding
method was used for $10 million of the Vancouver Applied Technology building
construction; 95.78 million for the Veterinary Medical Research Building
(WSU’s 2nd highest priority) and $6.2 toward the Global Animal Health, Phase
I. The bill provides authorization for $198.6 million
to WSU in building construction and minor works projects. Of that, $54.2
million is bonded through the state general fund.
The only major change Gregoire made to the Legislature-passed budget was a
veto of requirements that the Washington State Arts Commission purchase
artwork displayed in state agencies, schools and universities only from
artists living in Washington state. Gregoire said the requirement could have
a negative impact on Washington artists who sell to out-of-state customers.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
Heard in the House Committee on Capital at 1:30 PM on April 2, 2009.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget - CB
Majority; 1st substitute bill be substitued, do pass; Minority; do not pass,
on April 3, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on April 6,
2009. Compromise added in the House, passed the House on reconsideration
63-33, April 24. Votes in the House: yeas, 61; nays, 35. Votes in the
Senate: yeas, 31; nays, 15. The new capital budget
addresses the 2009-2011 biennium with its provisions effective May 15, 2009.
Chapter 497, Laws of 2009. (Emergency Clause) |
| 1244ESHB
1244 |
SB 5600SB
5600 |
Operating budget 2009-2011 |
C 564 L 09 |
5/19/2009 |
Linville |
Concerns |
| Legislative Operating Budget The
House-Senate compromise operating budget has passed the Legislature and was
signed by the governor. - Partial Veto - The
partial veto did not change higher education sections.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
The budget cuts WSU funding 21.5 percent. With the addition of tuition
increases and one-time federal stimulus funding, the overall budget
reduction for WSU equates to 10.4 percent or $54.2 million over the next
biennium. The budget presumes an increase in resident undergraduate tuition
of 14 percent each year. The original House budget
presumes 10 percent tuition increases and additional federal stimulus
dollars than the Senate. Those revenues and stimulus dollars are intended to
offset the $151 million cut. Yet, the net reductions to WSU programs in the
House budget remain a whopping 17.5 percent or $91.2 million.
Bill is not subject to the March 11 cut-off. Heard in the House Committee on
Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on March 31, 2009; executive session at 2:30 on
April 6; and executive action taken by the committee on April 7, 2009.
Amended to the compromise legislative budget and passed by the state House
of Representatives April 24, 54-42. The compromise budget passed the state
Senate April 25, 29-20. Votes in the House: yeas, 54; nays, 42. Votes in the
Senate: yeas, 29; nays, 20. Signed by the governor May 19
The new law contains an emergency clause and is effective May 19, 2009 to
fund the biennium beginning July 1, 2009. Chapter 564, Laws of 2009. |
| 1272ESHB
1272 |
SB 5223SB
5223 |
State gen obligation bonds |
C 498 L 09 |
5/15/2009 |
Dunshee |
Support |
| Capital Bonds Bill The bill
passed the House and the Senate on the final day of session. Signed by the
governor. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation
bonds to support appropriations in the 2009 Supplemental and the 2009-11
Capital Budgets. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the
State Route number 520 corridor projects. See House Bill 1216, capital
budget, which used this bill as the funding source for much of the Vancouver
Applied Technology Classroom Building and the Riverpoint Biomedical and
Health Sciences Building. Bill is not subject to the March 11 cutoff.
Heard in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on April 2.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget; executive
action taken by committee - Majority; 1st substitute be substituted, do
pass; Minority; do not pass at 8:00 AM on April 3. Passed to Rules Committee
for second reading on April 6, 2009. The bill passed the House April
26 on a 60-36 vote. It passed the Senate 30-15 the same day. Votes in the
Senate: yeas, 30; nays, 15. The bonds bill addresses
the 2009-2011 biennium with its provisions effective May 15, 2009
(Emergency Clause) Chapter 498, Laws of 2009. |
| 1694ESHB
1694 |
|
Fiscal matters T.O. |
C 4 L 09 |
2/18/2009 |
Linville |
Support |
| 2009 Supplemental Operating Budget
Bill has passed both houses and was signed into law by the governor.
This bill is relating to fiscal matters for the second year of the current
2007-2009 biennium. It implemented some budget cuts that the university must
take before it moves into the next 2009-2011 biennium. When implementing
reductions in fiscal year 2009, Washington State University is directed to
minimize impacts on academic programs, maximize reductions in
administration, and not reduce enrollments below enrollment levels
referenced in the original budget. The supplemental
budget bill reduced WSU's appropriation for the current biennium (2009-2011)
from $503.6 million to $492.4 million. Public hearing in the
House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on January 27, 2009. Executive
action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on
January 28, 2009. Placed on second reading on January 30, 2009. 1st
substitute bill substituted; Floor amendment adopted and placed on Third
Reading on February 2, 2009. IN THE SENATE Public hearing in the Senate
Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 3, 2009. Executive action
taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 10,
2009. Passed with amendment(s). Placed on second reading. Committee
amendment adopted with no other amendments on February 13, 2009.
IN THE HOUSE House concurred in Senate amendments and Speaker signed on
February 18, 2009. IN THE SENATE President signed. OTHER THAN
LEGISLATIVE ACTION Delivered to Governor. Governor signed on February
18, 2009. The new law is effective Feb. 18, 2009.
(Chapter 4, Laws of 2009) Votes in the House: 83; nays,
13. Votes in the Senate: 80; nays, 14. |
| 1701E2SHB
1701 |
|
Dept of information systems |
C 509 L 09 |
5/15/2009 |
Hudgins |
No Position |
| Broadband Funding Bill The bill has
passed the Legislature and was signed by the governor.
Transfers the Community Technology Opportunity Program from Washington State
University to the state Department of Information Services. Authorizes the
Department of Information Services (DIS) to oversee broadband deployment and
adoption programs for the state, especially in connection with federal
stimulus dollars. $100,000 is provided to DIS in
section 143 of ESHB 1244, the operating budget bill, for E2SB1701.
IN THE HOUSE Apr 21 House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks
Senate to recede from amendments. IN THE SENATE Apr 24 Senate insists on its
position and asks House to concur. IN THE HOUSE Apr 25 House concurred in
Senate amendments. Passed final passage; Votes in the Senate: yeas, 45;
nays, 0. Votes in the House: yeas, 96; nays, 0.
The broadband bill takes effect July 1, 2009 (Emergency Clause)
Chapter 509, Laws of 2009. |
| 1847ESHB
1847 |
|
Bid limits |
C 229 L 09 |
4/25/2009 |
Haigh |
Support |
| CPARB Bid Limit Bill Bill has passed
the Legislature and has been signed by the governor.
This bill was recommended by the state Capital Projects Advisory Review
Board or "CPARB." Bid limits for public works and purchases of
materials, supplies, or equipment are increased. Public works bid limits for
higher education, first class cities, and counties with a population over
400,000 are raised to $45,000 if only one trade or craft is involved, and
$90,000 if two or more trades are involved. Executive action taken in
the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM on
February 20, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February
23, 2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 2, 2009. 1st
substitute bill. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on
Third Reading on March 4, 2009. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to
Government Operations & Elections on March 6, 2009. The
new law is effective 90 days from adjournment of the Legislature , July 25.
(Chapter 229, Laws of 2009) Votes in the House: yeas, 89;
nays, 6. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 39; nays, 7. |
| 19462SHB
1946 |
|
Higher ed online technology |
C 407 L 09 |
5/7/2009 |
Carlyle |
Support |
| Carlyle Technology Bill Bill has
passed the Legislature and has been signed by the governor.
The original bill had more mandatory requirements, however this version
encourages all institutions of higher education to use common online
learning technologies. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to
convene a workgroup to improve the use of technology in education. Requires
that the workgroup report preliminary findings and recommendations, based on
its comprehensive analysis, by December 1, 2009, with a final report to
follow by December 1, 2010. Nullifies and voids the act if specific mention
or funding is not provided in the operating budget.
Washington State University is supportive of the study outlined in the bill
as well as the overall vision expressed in the bill. At this time we
estimate the following fiscal impacts related to participation in the study:
Task force meetings and travel: $5000; Investigate similar programs already
in use in other states, private institutions or global consortia: $5000;
Conduct a comprehensive audit of current resources : $70,000
Public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Higher
Education at 10:00 AM on February 17, 2009. Executive action taken in the
House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 18, 2009.
Referred to Education Appropriations on February 20, 2009. Public hearing in
the House Committee on Education Appropriations at 8:00 AM on February 25,
2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education
Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 26, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee
for second reading on March 2, 2009. Rules Committee relieved of further
consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2009. 2nd substitute
bill substituted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2009.
IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce
Development on March 10, 2009. Passed out of the Senate Higher Education
Committee March 25. Referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
The new law is effective 90 days after adjournment of the session (July 25).
However, the bill is null and void if it is not referenced in the budget.
Section 612 of the budget (ESHB 1244) provides $238,000 through the HEC
Board to implement the bill. Chapter 407, Laws of 2009.
Votes in the Senate: yeas, 46; nays, 0. Votes in the house: yeas, 98; nays.
Signed by the governor May 7. |
| 2021E2SHB
2021 |
|
Student financial aid |
C 215 L 09 |
4/25/2009 |
Kenney |
Concerns |
Student Financial Aid/Opportunity Grants
Bill has passed the Legislature and the bill has been signed into law by the
governor. The governor has vetoed part of
the bill. The governor vetoed Section 11 of the bill because she said
it duplicates changes to the State Work Study program made in another bill,
SB 5044. The governor agreed with the policy, but as it had already been
amended, there is no need for this section.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
E2SHB Requires institutions and the Higher Education Coordinating Board to
label all forms of student financial assistance as an Opportunity Grant.
Phases out the Educational Opportunity Grant over a two-year period. Creates
a new grant, within the State Need Grant program, which provides grants for
place-bound students who have earned an associate degree. Allows
institutions to use institutional aid monies for students enrolled in dual
credit programs. Caps eligibility for the State Work Study program for
nonresident students at 15 percent. Creates a competitive grant process
within the State Work Study program to encourage more placements in high
demand fields. Creates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to be
administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Creates the HELP
Account in the custody of the State Treasurer and provides criteria under
which loans may be made. WSU estimates the cost to
implement this bill at approximately $18,000 for training/staff development
($500), reprogramming existing systems ($2500), redesign of billing
statements / award letters ($10,000), portal and web development to describe
and clarify 'opportunity grants' ($1000), incorporating 'opportunity grant'
language into promotional material ($3000), coordination with HECB to
develop outreach tools ($1000). These costs assume training will primarily
occur via webinar or email dissemination of information. Off site training
is assumed to be in Spokane. Reprogramming costs relate primarily to
consolidating the EOG program with SNG, and include developing policies and
procedures for dually enrolled students who may qualify for aid under this
bill. Coordination with HECB assumes 2 airfares for one trip to Olympia. If
more frequent meetings are required the cost would increase.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on
February 11, 2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher
Education at 8:00 AM on February 13, 2009. Referred to Education
Appropriations on February 18, 2009. Public hearing in the House Committee
on Education Appropriations at 8:00 AM on February 25, 2009. Executive
action taken in the House Committee on Education Appropriations at 9:00 AM
on February 26, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March
2, 2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2009. 2nd
substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended.
Placed on Third Reading on March 9 2009. IN THE SENATE: First reading,
referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development on March 11, 2009.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce
Development at 3:30 PM on March 18, 2009.
The new law is effective August 1, 2009. (Chapter 215,
Laws of 2009) Votes in the Senate: yeas, 38; nays, 9. Votes
in the House: yeas, 64; nays, 34. |
| 2227E2SHB
2227 |
|
Evergreen jobs act |
C 536 L 09 |
5/18/2009 |
Probst |
|
| Evergreen Jobs Act Bill has passed
both houses of the Legislature and signed by the governor.
- Partial Veto - The partial veto largely pertained to administrative
task force, procedures and reporting requirements of the bill in Sections 1,
3, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 and 16.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
Establishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy
jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard
members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. Tasks a "Leadership
Team" with accelerating and coordinating efforts to identify, secure, and
deploy funding, particularly through the 2009 American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act, for green economy projects at the state and local levels.
Requires the identification of skills and qualifications needed to perform
energy audits and efficiency services, and the development of curriculum and
targeting of resources to establish relevant workforce education and
training programs. Authorizes statewide workforce training agencies to give
funding and outreach priority to workforce training programs that lead to a
credential, certificate, degree or apprenticeship program in green economy
jobs. $10.5 million in federal stimulus funding is
provided in the budget bill (ESHB 1244) for training and technical
assistance associated with low income weatherization programs. This bill is
also referenced in E2SSB 5649. Signed by the governor May 18
The new law is effective 90 days after adjournment of the session (July 26).
Chapter 536, Laws of 2009. |
| 2245ESHB
2245 |
SB 5869SB
5869 |
PEBB eligibility |
C 537 L 09 |
5/18/2009 |
Cody |
Concerns |
| HCA Eligibility Bill Bill has passed
both houses of the Legislature and was signed by the governor.
Last year, the Health Care Authority asked WSU to change the rules on
eligibility for benefits from working half-time or more per month for six
consecutive months to an average of 80 hours per month for six consecutive
months. WSU made that change and that eligibility requirement will now be
codified in law as part of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2245. Early
drafts of the bill would have lowered eligibility to an average of 70 hours
per month for six consecutive months which would have a considerable
negative fiscal impact for higher education institutions. Given the budget
situation, the legislature decided not to lower the eligibility requirement
in this final bill, so everything is generally left unchanged from WSU’s
current practice. The 80-hour standard was adopted in a House amendment
requested by the public four-year baccalaureate institutions for eligible
employees. Previous drafts used 70 hours or left the issue up to the Public
Employees Benefits Board. The Houswe amdnement will avoid a cost to WSU of
$2.2 million next biennium. Public hearing in the House Committee on
Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 24, 2009. Executive action taken in the
House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on March 2, 2009. Placed on
second reading on March 6, 2009. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor
amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 11,
2009. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. IN
THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Ways & Means on March 13, 2009. Votes
in the House: 97; nays, 0. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 43; nays, 0. To be
considered by the governor on May 18. The bill,
as amended, has no additional fiscal impact on WSU. Public
hearing in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 24,
2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30
PM on March 2, 2009. Placed on second reading on March 6, 2009. 1st
substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended.
Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2009. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97;
nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to
Ways & Means on March 13, 2009. Votes in the House: 97; nays, 0. Votes in
the Senate: yeas, 43; nays, 0. The governor signed the bill on May 18.
The new law is effective on January 1, 2010. Chapter 537, Laws of 2009. |
| 2254ESHB
2254 |
SB 5842SB
5842 |
Colleges & construction |
C 499 L 09 |
5/15/2009 |
White |
Support |
| Governor's COP Bill Bill has passed
the Legislature and signed by the governor. Higher
education building and capital project accounts may be used for COP debt
service payments. The University of Washington and Washington State
University building accounts may additionally be used for debt service on
bonds issued for capital construction or acquisition projects authorized by
the Legislature. Expenditures from the University of Washington and the
Washington State University Bond Retirement Funds do not require an
appropriation in order to pay debt service on such authorized projects.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on
February 24, 2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital
Budget at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second
reading on March 2, 2009. Placed on second reading on March 6, 2009. 1st
substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended.
Placed on Third Reading on March 10, 2009. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60;
nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 1. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to
Ways & Means on March 12, 2009. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate
amendments on April 25. The vote on final passage was 64-32. Signed by the
governor May 15. The new law is effective 90 days
after adjournment of the session (July 25). Chapter 499, Laws of 2009.
|
| 2261ESHB
2261 |
ESB 6048ESB
6048 |
State's education system |
C 548 L 09 |
5/19/2009 |
Sullivan |
|
| Basic Education Bill The House
concurred with the Senate amendments and the bill passed the Legislature and
was signed by the governor. - Partial
Veto -
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
In enacting this legislation, the Legislature intends to continue to review,
evaluate, and revise the definition and funding of basic education in order
to continue to fulfill the state's constitutional obligation and build
capacity to anticipate and support potential future enhancements as the
needs of our citizens continue to evolve. Effective September 1, 2011, the
program of basic education that complies with the State Constitution is that
which provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary
to meet the state-established high school graduation requirements that are
intended to allow students to have the opportunity to graduate with a
meaningful diploma that prepares them for postsecondary education, gainful
employment, and citizenship. Public hearing in the House Committee on
Education Appropriations at 8:00 AM on February 25, 2009. Public hearing in
the House Committee on Education Appropriations at 1:30 PM on February 25,
2009. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on
Education Appropriations at 12:00 PM on March 2, 2009. Public hearing in the
House Committee on Ways & Means at 12:00 PM on March 6, 2009. Executive
action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM on March 9,
2009. Placed on second reading. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to
Early Learning & K-12 Education on March 16, 2009. Final Passage Votes in
the Senate: yeas, 26; nays, 23. Final Passage Votes in the House: yeas, 67;
nays, 31. Signed by the governor May 19 with a partial veto.
Most provisions of the bill take effect July 25 (90 days after session
ended.) Sections 101 through 110, and 701 through 707, dealing with the
implementation of the new Program of Basic Education and funding formulas,
take effect September 1, 2011; sections 304 through 311, dealing with
implementation of the pupil transportation funding formula which take effect
September 1, 2013; and section 112, creating the Funding Working group,
which contains an emergency clause and takes effect May 19, 2009. Chapter
548, Laws of 2009. |
| 2287SHB
2287 |
|
State agency paper use |
C 356 L 09 |
5/6/2009 |
Kessler |
|
| Recycled Paper Bill Bill has passed
the Legislature and was signed by the governor. Requires
each state agency, by July 1, 2010, to implement a paper conservation and
recycling program. Requires that by December 31, 2009, state agencies must
purchase 100 percent recycled content paper. Print projects that require the
use of high volume production equipment are not required to meet the 100
percent recycled content standard, but must utilize the higher recycled
content that can be utilized efficiently. Public hearing in the House
Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2009. Executive action
taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on March 2, 2009.
Placed on second reading on March 6, 2009. 1st substitute bill substituted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 10, 2009. Third reading,
passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. IN THE SENATE: First
reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections on March 12, 2009.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections
at 1:30 PM on March 24, 2009. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee
on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM on March 26, 2009. Majority;
do pass with amendment(s). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on
March 30, 2009. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on April 9,
2009. Apr 13 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on April 13, 2009.
Apr 16 Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments on April 16,
2009. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas,
47; nays, 1. IN THE HOUSE Apr 20 House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0. Apr 21 Speaker signed. IN THE
SENATE Apr 22 President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION Apr 23
Delivered to Governor. Signed by the governor May 6.
The new law is effective 90 days after adjournment of
the Legislative session, July 25, 2009. (Chapter 356, Laws of 2009)
|
| 2289ESHB
2289 |
|
Energy freedom program |
C 451 L 09 |
5/11/2009 |
McCoy |
Support |
| Energy Freedom Program Bill has passed
the Legislature and was signed by the governor.
Expands the Energy Freedom Program to accelerate energy efficiency
improvements, renewable energy improvements, and deployment innovative
energy technology markets in Washington. Creates the Energy Recovery Act
Account. Substitute House Bill 2289 gives the Clean
Energy Council authority (SB 5921) to designate projects eligible for
federal funding as part of the Energy Freedom Program. The biennial
operating budget (HB 12244, Section 128(5)(d), appropriates $38.5 million in
federal funds to Energy Freedom Program. Public hearing in
the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on February 24, 2009.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM
on February 27, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March
2, 2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2009. 1st
substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended.
Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2009. IN THE SENATE First reading,
referred to Environment, Water & Energy on March 10, 2009. Public hearing in
the Senate Committee on Environment and Water & Energy at 3:30 PM on March
18, 2009. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment and
Water & Energy at 3:30 PM on March 25, 2009. Majority; do pass with
amendment(s). Referred to Ways & Means on March 26, 2009. Public hearing in
the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2009. Executive
action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on April 6,
2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on April 15, 2009.
Committee amendment not adopted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules
suspended. Placed on Third Reading on April 17, 2009. Votes in the Senate:
yeas, 45; nays, 0. IN THE HOUSE House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed
final passage; yeas, 92; nays, 4. Speaker signed on April 21, 2009. IN THE
SENATE President signed on April 22, 2009. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Delivered to Governor on April 23, 2009. Signed by the Governor, May 11.
The bill contains an emergency clause and was effective May 11, 2009.
Chapter 451, Laws of 2009 |
| 2328HB
2328 |
SB 6148SB
6148 |
State government admin cost |
C 294 L 09 |
4/30/2009 |
Linville |
Support |
| Revisions to SB 5460 Bill has passed
the Legislature and signed by the governor on April 30, 2009.
Current restrictions on faculty retention wage increases are eased in this
bill. This bill amends the new law enacted earlier this session by Senate
Bill 5460 (Chapter 5, Laws of 2009.) Under this new House Bill, institutions
of higher education may grant wage or salary increases to critical academic
personnel as needed for retention purposes, or for additional academic
responsibilities during the summer quarter. Additional exceptions are
granted for certain personnel, personal service, equipment and travel
expenditures For instance, business flights from Pullman to Vancouver via
Portland are no longer prohibited. Equipment purchases necessary to complete
a capital project area are no longer prohibited. Restrictions on personal
services contracts for information technology are also relaxed. Hiring of
student employees and employees related to student health are relaxed. The
new bill passed each house without opposition and was supported by WSU.
Since this bill deals with likely issues that are unpredictable, fiscal
benefits are indeterminate. Passed the House Ways and
Means Committee April 4. (Passed House yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0;
excused, 4) Considered a matter to implement the budget, it is exempt from
the April 6 cut-off. The new law is effective April
30, 2009, (Chapter 294, Laws of 2009. ) Votes in the
Senate: yeas, 47; nays, 0. Votes in the House: yeas, 94; nays, 0. |
| 2344ESHB
2344 |
|
Resident undergrad tuition |
C 540 L 09 |
5/18/2009 |
Haigh |
Support |
| Resident Undergraduate Tuition Bill
The bill has passed both houses and was signed by the governor. See
also Substitute Senate Bill 5734 for more tuition legislation.
This legislation removes the 7 percent cap on resident undergraduate tuition
rates for the upcoming biennium, allowing the amount to be set at up to 14
percent per year in the 2009-2011 biennial operating budget bill. A house
floor amendment by Rep. Wallace requires the Joint Legislative Audit and
Review Committee to complete a systemic performance audit of the state
universities (including WSU), regional institutions, and The Evergreen State
College. Requires institutions of higher education to notify students of the
American Opportunity Tax Credit. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating
Board to convene a group of stakeholders to examine tuition policy. .
Passed the state House of Representatives 50-47 on April 22. IN THE SENATE:
April 25, Third reading, passed; Votes in the House: yeas, 50; nays, 47.
Votes in the Senate: yeas, 29; nays, 20. Signed by the governor May 18.
The new law is effective July 26, 2009. |
| 5460ESSB
5460 |
|
Administrative cost/st govt |
C 5 L 09 |
2/18/2009 |
Tom |
Concerns |
| Belt-tightening Bill Bill has passed
both houses and signed into law by the governor. For the
12 months following the enactment of this legislation, state agencies are
prohibited from granting salary or wage increases to any employees who are
exempt from classification under the State Civil Service Act. Until July 1,
2009, state agencies are prohibited from establishing new employee positions
or filling existing vacant employee positions. Exceptions are provided for
specified functions directly related to public health and safety, law
enforcement, and revenue collections. Until July 1, 2009, state agencies are
prohibited from signing new contracts for personal services not related to
an emergency. Until July 1, 2009, state agencies are prohibited from
acquiring items of equipment exceeding $1,000. Until July 1, 2009, state
agencies are prohibited from making expenditures for state employee travel
or training not related to an emergency or direct client services.
Exceptions to the prohibitions relating to hiring, contracts, equipment,
travel, and training may be granted by the Director of Financial Management
after ten days' notice to the legislative fiscal committees. To reflect the
expenditure reductions in the act, the Office of Financial Management is
directed to reduce allotments of appropriations from the state General Fund
and related funds to state agencies for the remainder of 2007-09 fiscal
biennium by $105,450,000. The allotment reduction for each agency is
specified in a document compiled by the Legislative Evaluation and
Accountability Program Committee on January 22, 2009, which document is
incorporated by reference in the act. The act applies to all agencies,
offices, and institutions of the executive, legislative, and judicial
branches of state government. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on
Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on January 22, 2009. Executive action taken in the
Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on January 26, 2009. 1st
substitute bill be substituted and passed to Rules Committee for second
reading on January 27, 2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on
January 28, 2009. The 1st substitute bill was substituted, floor amendment
adopted, and placed on Third reading. IN THE HOUSE: Scheduled for public
hearing in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 3,
2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30
PM on February 11, 2009. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment
adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading
on February 13, 2009. Council of Presidents sought an amendment to this
bill. IN THE SENATE Senate concurred in House amendments. President
signed on February 18, 2009. IN THE HOUSE Speaker signed. OTHER THAN
LEGISLATIVE ACTION Delivered to and signed by the Governor on February
18, 2009. The new law is effective February
18, 2009 (Chapter 5, Laws of 2009) Votes in the House:
yeas, 88; nays, 7. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 48; nays, 0. |
| 5537SSB
5537 |
HB 1454HB
1454 |
Statutory debt limit |
C 500 L 09 |
5/15/2009 |
Fraser |
|
| Statutory Debt Limit Bill has passed
the Legislature and was signed by the governor. The bill
repeals the existing statutory debt limit. The bill adds a new section that
establishes a new statutory debt limit that is the same as the
constitutional debt limit, thus creating a single debt limit for the state.
Depending on the assumptions made about future bond budgets, the repeal of
the existing statutory debt limit might or might not affect the potential
level of borrowing and the capital construction budget. Public hearing
and executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 3:30
PM on March 19, 2009 - Executive action taken by the committee - Majority;
do pass. Minority; do not pass. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading
on March 24, 2009. Apr 25 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third
reading, passed; Votes in the House: yeas, 50; nays, 44. Votes in the
Senate: yeas, 29; nays, 16. Signed by the governor May 15.
The new law is effective July 1, 2009. Chapter 500, Laws of 2009. |
| 5649E2SSB
5649 |
|
Energy efficiency/buildings |
C 379 L 09 |
5/7/2009 |
Rockefeller |
Support |
| Federal Stimulus for Energy Efficiency/Buildings
The bill has passed the state Legislature and has been signed into law by
the governor Partial veto The governor
vetoed language that duplicates a section in SB 5921.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
The new law deals with spending federal funds available for building energy
efficiency, especially weatherization of an estimated 20,000 homes and
businesses in the next five years. Among the provisions, WSU is authorized
to implement grants for pilot programs that provide community-wide
residential and commercial energy efficiency upgrades across the state.
Sponsors such as businesses, organizations or even other government entities
would provide matching funds required for the pilots.
Section 128 5 ( C ) of the operating budget bill (ESHB 1244) provides $14.5
million in federal stimulus funds to WSU for the grants for pilot programs
contained in the bill. WSU must coordinate and collaborate
with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development in the
design, administration, and implementation elements of the pilot programs.
The budget also provides $500,000 to WSU for farm efficiency assessments
required by the bill. WSU is directed to form an
interdisciplinary team of agricultural and energy extension agencies to help
agricultural producers assess opportunities to increase energy efficiency in
all aspects of farm energy uses. SB 5649 passed the House 63-34 on April 16
and the Senate 30-17 on April 21. The bill gives a preference to hiring
workers trained under the provisions of the Evergreen Jobs legislation, ESHB
2227. Passed the state Senate 30-17 on April 21. Passed the House 63-34.
Signed by the governor on May 7. The bill is
effective May 7, 2009 (Chapter 379, Laws of 2009.) |
| 5720SB
5720 |
|
Tuition waivers/stepchildren |
C 316 L 09 |
4/30/2009 |
Hewitt |
|
| Stepchildren Waivers Bill has passed
each house of the Legislature and has been signed by the governor
Clarifies that children of deceased or permanently disabled veterans
eligible for special tuition waivers includes stepchildren. Currently, WSU
incurs waiver cost of over $445,000 per year in support of dependents/spouse
of deceased or permanently disabled veterans. The
clarification of the definition of "child" in the bill would have minimal
fiscal impact on WSU, as we currently do not distinguish between biological,
adopted, or stepchildren in granting dependent waivers.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education &
Workforce Development at 3:30 PM on February 4, 2009. Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 6, 2009. Placed on
second reading by Rules Committee on February 10, 2009. Rules suspended.
Placed on Third Reading on March 3, 2009. IN THE HOUSE: First reading,
referred to Higher Education on March 4, 2009. Public hearing in the House
Committee on Higher Education at 9:00 AM on March 13, 2009. Executive action
taken in the House Committee on Higher Education - Majority; do pass with
amendments on March 20, 2009. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading
on March 24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 27.
Committee amendments adopted with no other amendments, Rules suspended and
placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed. Passed the Senate 47-0 on
April 20. Signed by the governor, April 30 The new
law is effective 90 days after adjournment. (Chapter 316, Laws of 2009.)
Votes in the House: yeas, 97; nays. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 47; nays, 0. |
| 5723SSB
5723 |
|
Small business assistance |
C 486 L 09 |
5/14/2009 |
Kastama |
Support |
| Small Business Assistance Bill has
passed the state Senate and the House in different forms. Senate concurred
with the House amendments. Signed by the governor. The
Business Assistance Account is created in the state treasury to be used for
the expansion of business assistance services delivered by WSU Small
Business Development Centers.The SBDC will work with other state
organizations to integrate small business development centers with other
state economic development and work force development programs. The SBDC
will also encourage the development of interinstitutional entrepreneurial
education, training, and assistance programs. For state chartered banks,
sponsorship of SBDC offices and small business assistance services must be
considered in assessing the bank's performance in meeting community credit
needs. Votes in the House: yeas, 95; nays, 2. Votes in the Senate: yeas,
49; nays, 0. Signed by the governor May 14. The
bill is effective 90 days from adjournment of the Legislature, July 26.
Chapter 486, Laws of 2009. |
| 5734SSB
5734 |
HB 1235HB
1235 |
Higher educ tuition fees |
C 574 L 09 |
5/19/2009 |
Kilmer |
Support |
| Graduate & Non-resident Student Tuition
Bill passed both houses, Senate concurred with House amendments. Signed by
the governor. - Partial Veto - The
partial veto made no substantive changes in the bill; vetoed some language
that duplicates another bill.
Click here to Read Partial Veto Message
This bill allows institutions to continue setting tuition for graduate
students and non-resident students through the 2012-2013 academic year
(defined by a House floor amendment.) Another House amendment by Rep. White
requires any tuition increase over 7 percent to be used by four-year
colleges and universities to fund the cost of instruction, library and
student services, utilities and maintenance of b uildings, and other costs
related to instruction as well aqs institutional financial aid. The White
amendment also stipulated that budgetary reductions through 2010-2011 shall
be proportionately less for instructional areas. Public hearing in the
Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:00 AM on
February 10, 2009. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher
Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM on February 13, 2009. 1st
substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Passed to Rules Committee for
second reading on February 17, 2009. Placed on second reading by Rules
Committee on March 6, 2009. 1st substitute bill substituted on March 7,
2009. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Higher Education on March 10,
2009. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM
on March 18, 2009. Passed the House Higher Education Committee on March 24.
Referred to the House Ways and Means Committee on March 27. Heard in the
House Committee on Ways & Means on April 2. Passed the state House with
amendments on April 22, 53-44. Senate concurred in House amendments 36-8 on
April 24. Votes in the House: yeas, 53; nays, 44. Votes in the Senate:
yeas, 36; nays, 8. Signed by the governor May 19.
The bill is effective 90 days from adjournment of the
Legislature or July 26, 2009. Chapter 574, Laws of 2009. |
| 5776SSB
5776 |
HB 1466HB
1466 |
Student fees and charges |
C 179 L 09 |
4/22/2009 |
McDermott |
Support |
| Student Lobbyist Fees Bill has been
signed into law by the governor. The bill is supported by
ASWSU and the Washington Student Lobby to clarify funding for student
lobbying activities. Students are authorized to create or increase voluntary
student fees for each academic year when passed by a majority vote of the
student government or its equivalent, or referendum presented to the student
body or such other process that has been adopted under this section.
Notwithstanding RCW 42.17.190 (2) and (3), voluntary student fees imposed
under this section and services and activities fees may be used for lobbying
by a student government association or its equivalent and may also be used
to support a statewide or national student organization or its equivalent
that may engage in lobbying. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on
Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM on February 20, 2009.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education &
Workforce Development at 10:00 AM on February 24, 2009. 1st substitute bill
be substituted. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 25,
2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 12, 2009. IN THE
HOUSE: Heard in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs on
March 24. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government
& Tribal Affairs on March 26 - Majority; pass - Minoirty; do not pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 27. Placed on second
reading on April 8 . Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on April 9 -
Third Reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 0. Governor
signed on April 22. The new law is effective July
26, 2009 (Chapter 179, Laws of 2009)
Votes in the Senate: yeas, 42; nays, 6. Votes in the House: yeas, 60; nays,
38.
|
| 5873ESSB
5873 |
|
Apprenticeship utilization |
C 197 L 09 |
4/23/2009 |
Kline |
Neutral |
| Apprenticeship Bill Bill has passed
the Legislature and signed by the governor. Public works
contracts awarded by state four-year institutions of higher education must
include apprentice utilization provisions (requiring 15 percent of the work
to be performed by apprentices on projects over $1 million.) The apprentice
utilization requirements are phased in over a three-year period. A bidder on
a public works project subject to apprenticeship utilization requirements
will be disqualified if the bidder was found out of compliance in the
one-year period preceding the date of the bid solicitation for working
apprentices out of ratio, without appropriate supervision, or outside their
approved work processes. WSU estimates additional
construction costs of up to 2.5 percent on higher education projects. For
the Vancouver Applied Technology building, that is an impact on this bill of
$620,000. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor
and Commerce & Consumer Protection at 1:30 PM on February 17, 2009.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce &
Consumer Protection at 6:00 PM on March 23, 2009. 1st substitute bill be
substituted. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 25,
2009. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on March 5, 2009. Placed
on second reading by Rules Committee on March 6, 2009. 1st substitute bill
substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on March 9,
2009. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor on March 11,
2009. Heard in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 10:00 AM on March
17, 2009. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor
- Majority; do pass and Minority; do not pass on March 27. Referred to
Capital Budget on March 30. Heard in the House Committee on Capital Budget
and executive action on April 6, 2009 - Majority; do pass and Minority; do
not pass. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Placed on Second
reading on April 8. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading. Third
reading on April 9: passed; yeas, 63; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 1.
The new law is effective July 26, 2009 (Chapter 197, Laws of 2009)
Votes in the Senate: yeas, 28; nays, 18. Votes in the House: yeas, 63; nays,
34. Signed by the governor on April 23, 2009. |
| 5921SSB
5921 |
|
Clean energy initiative |
C 318 L 09 |
5/4/2009 |
Rockefeller |
Support |
Clean Technology Leadership Bill Bill
has passed the Legislature and was signed by the governor.
Directs the office of the Governor to establish a Clean Energy Leadership
Initiative in collaboration with a public-private alliance of clean energy
leaders that can be supported with public and private funds Directs the
Alliance to establish a Clean Energy Leadership Council.
Substitute House Bill 2289 gives the Clean Energy Council authority to
designate projects eligible for federal funding as part of the Energy
Freedom Program. The biennial operating budget appropriates $38.5 million in
federal funds to Energy Freedom Program. The clean energy
leadership initiative "is to be supported by public and private resources
including, to the extent available, the resources of the state's energy
office and Washington State University's Energy Program" according to the
bill.
The council will:
- Conduct a strategic analysis (with consultants that understand energy
markets and other states clean energy initiatives) to identify the clean
energy segments where Washington can be one of the top ten states in that
segment
- Develop strategic recommendations for growing and positioning each of the
segments where Washington is competitive
- Review existing state investments to identify ways to leverage or increase
the effectiveness of those funds
- Provide recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by Dec, 2009 (and
initial recommendations on how to leverage available funds as soon as
feasible)
- Convene a Clean Energy Summit to discuss implementation after the
strategic analysis has been submitted.
Senate Third reading, passed March 10; yeas, 46; nays, 1.
The new law is effective immediately after signed by the governor. (May 4,
Chapter 318, Laws of 2009) Votes in the House: yeas,
64; nays, 33. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 32; nays, 13. |
| 5952SB
5952 |
HB 2219HB
2219 |
Sexual orientation/defining |
C 180 L 09 |
4/22/2009 |
McDermott |
|
| Hate Crimes Bill Bill has been
signed into law by the governor. Changes the definition of
"sexual orientation" to mirror the definition under the Washington's Labor
Regulations Act and subsequently, expands the definition to include gender
expression or gender identity. Requested by ASWSU and supported by the
Washington Student Lobby The new law (Chapter
180, Laws of 2009) is effective July 26, 2009 Votes in
the Senate: yeas, 36; nays, 12. Votes in the House: yeas, 68; nays, 30. |
| 5995ESB
5995 |
HB 2087HB
2087 |
Eliminating boards and comms |
C 560 L 09 |
5/19/2009 |
Pridemore |
Support |
| Boards & Commissions Eliminated The
bill has passed the Legislature and been signed by the governor.
This bill eliminates certain boards, committees, and commissions and
transfers certain duties. The following boards, commissions, and committees
are eliminated: The Acupuncture Ad Hoc Committee; Adult Family Home Advisory
Committee; Boarding Home Advisory Committee; Citizens' Work Group on Health
Care Reform; Displaced Homemaker Program Statewide Advisory Committee;
Foster Care Endowed Scholarship Advisory Board; Higher Education
Coordinating Board Work Study Advisory Committee; Model Toxics Control Act
Science Advisory Board; Oil Heat Advisory Committee; Organized Crime
Advisory Board; Oversight Committee on Character-Building Residential
Services in Prisons; Parks Centennial Advisory Committee; Prescription Drug
Purchasing Consortium Advisory Commission; Radiologic Technologists Ad Hoc
Committee; Risk Management Advisory Committee; Securities Advisory
Committee; Sexual Offender Treatment Providers Advisory Committee; and
Vendor Rates Advisory Committee. Public hearing in the Senate Committee
on Government Operations & Elections at 6:00 PM on February 23, 2009.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations &
Elections at 1:30 PM on February 24, 2009. 1st substitute bill be
substituted. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 25,
2009. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 11, 2009. Votes
in the House: yeas, 95; nays, 0. Votes in the Senate: yeas, 46; nays, 2.
Signed by the governor May 19.
Legislation takes effect June 30, 2009. Chapter 560,
Laws of 2009. |
| 9016SGA
9016 |
|
SCOTT CARSON |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| SCOTT CARSON, appointed October 01, 2007, for a term
ending September 30, 2013, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington
State University. Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the
State Senate March 5, No Further Action Necessary. Regent
Carson is executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and
chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Executive action
taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at
1:30 PM on January 30, 2009. Confirmed and passed to Rules Committee on
February 3, 2009. Placed on confirmation calendar on February 10, 2009.
Confirmed on March 5, 2009; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 9022SGA
9022 |
|
HAROLD COCHRAN |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| HAROLD COCHRAN, appointed February 15, 2007, for a term
ending September 30, 2009, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington
State University. Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the
State Senate March 5, No Further Action Necessary. He
and his wife Valerie along with their son Eric and his wife Melissa farm
5500 acres near Walla Walla. He was a founding stockholder in Bank of the
West, Walla Walla. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on
Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2009.
Confirmed and passed to Rules Committee on February 3, 2009. Placed on
confirmation calendar on February 10, 2009. Confirmed on March 5, 2009;
yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 9023SGA
9023 |
|
ELIZABETH A. COWLES |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| Elizabeth A. Cowles, appointed April of 2000, for a
term ending September 30, 2011, as a member of the Board of Regents,
Washington State University. Confirmed as a WSU
Regent by the State Senate March 5, No Further Action Necessary.
She is chairman of Cowles Publishing Company, a diversified family owned
media, forest products, insurance, and real estate company headquartered in
Spokane. In addition to working on long-term corporate strategy, she
directly oversees several divisions of the company, including broadcasting,
a national insurance agency, and real estate. The real estate holdings
include River Park Square, a retail and entertainment center in downtown
Spokane, the cornerstone of a community-wide effort to revitalize Spokane's
downtown. Regent Cowles is active in the community, serving on a number of
nonprofit boards, including the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, The Fox
Theater Board, and the Spokane Symphony Society, where she recently finished
her term as president. She received a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth
College and a law degree from George Washington University, where she is
also a trustee. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher
Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2009. Confirmed
and passed to Rules Committee on February 3, 2009. Placed on confirmation
calendar on February 10, 2009. Confirmed on March 5, 2009; yeas, 48; nays,
0; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 9034SGA
9034 |
|
DERICK C. EN'WEZOH |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| Derick C. En'Wezoh, appointed July 2008, for a term
ending June 30, 2009, as a member of the Board of Regents, Washington State
University. Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the State
Senate March 5, No Further Action Necessary. Derick
En'Wezoh was appointed to the Board of Regents in July of 2008 as the
eleventh Student Regent. A student in the Honors College, Derick is a junior
majoring in neuroscience with a pre-med emphasis. A graduate of Kamiakin
High School in Kennewick, he was named as a WSU Future Cougars of Color
Scholarship recipient in 2006. He has played an active role in the
university's multicultural community and was elected an Associated Students
of WSU Senator in his sophomore year. He has served as president of a major
WSU resident hall and as a Cougar Quest summer camp counselor. Derick has
also been active in a number of community service efforts while at WSU,
including benefits staged to raise money to assist children in Malawi and
Uganda, the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and American Red
Cross-sponsored blood drives. Executive action taken in the Senate
Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM on January
30, 2009. Confirmed and passed to Rules Committee on February 3, 2009.
Placed on confirmation calendar on February 10, 2009. Confirmed on March 5,
2009; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 9055SGA
9055 |
|
LAURA JENNINGS |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| Laura Jennings, appointed July of 2005, for a term
ending September 30, 2009, as a member of the Board of Regents, Washington
State University. Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the
State Senate March 5, No Further Action Necessary. She
currently consults for start-up companies in the Seattle area. Regent
Jennings spent 12 years as an executive at Microsoft Corporation, serving as
Vice President of Worldwide Strategic Planning, Vice President of MSN and in
various other capacities. After leaving Microsoft, she spent 3 years as a
Senior Partner with leading international venture capital firm Atlas
Venture, where she supervised investments in software start-up companies
across their Seattle and Palo Alto offices. Regent Jennings currently serves
on the boards of Laird Norton Tyee, SimplyFun LLC, Children's Hospital and
Regional Medical Center in Seattle and the YWCA of Seattle King County and
Snohomish County. She received a bachelor's degree in business from the
University of Illinois in 1983 and a master's degree in management from the
Kellogg School at Northwestern University in 1988. Executive action
taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at
1:30 PM on January 30, 2009. Confirmed and passed to Rules Committee on
February 3, 2009. Placed on confirmation calendar on February 10, 2009.
Confirmed on March 5, 2009; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. |
| 9116SGA
9116 |
|
RAFAEL STONE |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| Rafael Stone, appointed April of 2000 and reappointed
September 30, 2005, for a term ending September 30, 2011, as a member of the
Board of Regents, Washington State University.
Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the State Senate March 5, No Further Action
Necessary. He is a partner in the law firm of Foster
Pepper PLLC, and chairs the firm's Investment Management Practice Group. He
has more than 25 years' experience representing institutional investors,
advisors, consultants, and U.S. corporations in a wide variety of national
and international real estate and private equity investments. Regent Stone
is a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys, the
Pension Real Estate Association, the American Bar Association, and the
Washington State Bar Association. He serves as a member of the Sea-Tac
Airport Policy Advisory Committee, the Experience Music Project Board of
Directors, the Board of Directors of the Seattle Times and Blethen
Corporations, as well as on a number of other public and private boards in a
variety of capacities. Regent Stone was the first chair of the African
American Heritage Foundation and is a recipient of the Washington State Bar
Association's Affirmative Action Award. He received his bachelor's degree,
as well as his law degree, from the University of Washington. Executive
action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce
Development at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2009. Confirmed and passed to Rules
Committee on February 3, 2009. Placed on confirmation calendar on February
10, 2009. Confirmed on March 5, 2009; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused,
1 . |
| 9140SGA
9140 |
|
CONNIE NIVA |
S Confirmed |
3/5/2009 |
|
Support |
| CONNIE NIVA, appointed June of 2003, reappointed
January 16, 2009, for a term ending September 30, 2014, as a Member of the
Board of Regents, Washington State University.
Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the State Senate March 5, No Further Action
Necessary. Regent Niva just completed two terms on the
Washington State Transportation Commission and served on the Blue Ribbon
Commission on Transportation. She currently serves as a Port Commissioner
for the Port of Everett and is a founding member of the board of the Center
for Women and Democracy. She served as a member of the Everett City Council
from 1986-1990 and was the congressional liaison for the Puget Sound Water
Quality Authority from 1990-93. She currently co-chairs the Snohomish County
Executive's Citizen Cabinet. Regent Niva worked many years in a variety of
capacities as a microbiologist at the University of Washington Medical
School and the University of Maryland, and taught microbiology to Arab staff
at St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. She also taught "Issues in Local
Government" as a visiting professor for Seattle University's public
administration program. Regent Niva graduated from Washington State
University with a bachelor's degree in bacteriology in 1962 and received a
master's degree in public administration from Seattle University in 1992.
She was awarded the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce Henry M. Jackson
Citizen of the Year Award in 2003 and the United Way of Snohomish County
Women Leading the Way Leadership Award in 2002. Regent Niva has four
children, ages 28 to 41, and is married to Jud Marquardt of LMN Architects.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education &
Workforce Development at 3:30 PM on February 18, 2009. Passed to Rules on
February 19, 2009. Placed on confirmation calendar on March 3, 2009.
Confirmed on March 5, 2009, yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1. |
| 9150SGA
9150 |
|
TED BASELER |
S Confirmed |
4/22/2009 |
|
Support |
| TED BASELER, appointed February 09, 2009, for a term
ending September 30, 2014, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington
State University. Confirmed as a WSU Regent by the
State Senate April 22, 2009. No Further Action Necessary.
Ted Baseler was reappointed to the Board of Regents in 2009. He has been a
leader in the Washington wine industry for 25 years, and continues to help
build one of the top wine producing regions in the world. He is president
and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which is among the 10 largest wine
companies in the U.S.. Regent Baseler has served as the chairman of the
Washington Wine Commission, chairman of the Napa-based Wine Market Council,
and director of the Washigton Wine Institute. He has served on the
Washington Business Roundtable and the boards of Children's Hospital and
Patrons of Northwest Arts. He is also a strong advocate for WSU. He
previosuly served on the Board of Regents for a short term after serving on
the Board of Trustees for 10 years. He has been recognized with the Alumni
Achievement Award and the WSU Foundation Outstanding Service Award. He led
the efforts to develop a world class Enology and Viticulture program at WSU,
working with the State Legislature for funding. He has also been the driving
force behind Chateau Ste. Michelle events that have raised more than $2
million for diversity scholarships. Regent Baseler graduated with a BA from
Washington State University and an MS from Northwestern University. His wife
JoAnne and many family members are also graduates of WSU. Approved by
the Senate Higher Education Committee on March 20. Placed on the Senate
confirmation calendar on April 6. Confirmed by the state Senate 45-0 on
April 22. |
