Senator Jean Berkey

Biennium:

Prime Sponsored Bills


Bill NumberBrief Description
SB 5164 Placing restrictions on check cashers' and sellers' communications when collecting delinquent small loans.  Fiscal Note
SB 5195 Adopting the life settlements model act.  Fiscal Note
SB 5196 Increasing the personal needs allowance for persons receiving state-financed care. 
SB 5210 Concerning unsolicited goods and the promotional advertising of prizes.  Fiscal Note
SB 5394 Requiring a state route number 2 route development plan.  Fiscal Note
SB 5416 Expanding the scope of business continuity plans for domestic insurers.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Addressing business continuity plans for domestic insurers.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5417 Requiring the disclosure of information on flood insurance coverage.  Fiscal Note
SB 5648 Concerning the approval of sex offender residences. 
SB 5659 Authorizing the consideration of mitigating factors for enforcement actions under the mortgage broker practices act. 
SB 5665 Authorizing a joint self-insurance program for two or more affordable housing entities or nonprofit entities.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a joint self-insurance program for two or more affordable housing entities.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5668 Restricting the use of consignment contracts in the sale of used manufactured/mobile homes. 
SB 5669 Granting the insurance commissioner certain authority when the governor declares a state of emergency. 
SB 5670 Addressing insurance, generally. 
SB 5671 Requiring annuities sold in Washington to be suitable to the age and financial situation of the purchaser.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Determining the suitability of annuities sold in Washington.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5749 Regulating the business practices of mortgage brokers for compliance with the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008.  Fiscal Note
SB 5753 Providing real estate excise tax exemptions to stabilize neighborhoods. 
SB 5759 Regulating the business practices of consumer loan companies for compliance with the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008.  Fiscal Note
SB 5864 Establishing the University of Washington Snohomish county branch campus.  Fiscal Note
SB 5893 Concerning actions by insurance companies against violators.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Establishing provisions for actions by insurance companies against violators.
 
SB 6032 Concerning exchange facilitators.  Fiscal Note
SB 6033 Creating the prevent or reduce owner-occupied foreclosure program.  Fiscal Note

Secondary Sponsored Bills


Bill NumberBrief Description
SB 5164 Placing restrictions on check cashers' and sellers' communications when collecting delinquent small loans.  Fiscal Note
SB 5195 Adopting the life settlements model act.  Fiscal Note
SB 5196 Increasing the personal needs allowance for persons receiving state-financed care. 
SB 5210 Concerning unsolicited goods and the promotional advertising of prizes.  Fiscal Note
SB 5394 Requiring a state route number 2 route development plan.  Fiscal Note
SB 5416 Expanding the scope of business continuity plans for domestic insurers.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Addressing business continuity plans for domestic insurers.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5417 Requiring the disclosure of information on flood insurance coverage.  Fiscal Note
SB 5648 Concerning the approval of sex offender residences. 
SB 5659 Authorizing the consideration of mitigating factors for enforcement actions under the mortgage broker practices act. 
SB 5665 Authorizing a joint self-insurance program for two or more affordable housing entities or nonprofit entities.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing a joint self-insurance program for two or more affordable housing entities.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5668 Restricting the use of consignment contracts in the sale of used manufactured/mobile homes. 
SB 5669 Granting the insurance commissioner certain authority when the governor declares a state of emergency. 
SB 5670 Addressing insurance, generally. 
SB 5671 Requiring annuities sold in Washington to be suitable to the age and financial situation of the purchaser.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Determining the suitability of annuities sold in Washington.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5749 Regulating the business practices of mortgage brokers for compliance with the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008.  Fiscal Note
SB 5753 Providing real estate excise tax exemptions to stabilize neighborhoods. 
SB 5759 Regulating the business practices of consumer loan companies for compliance with the secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008.  Fiscal Note
SB 5864 Establishing the University of Washington Snohomish county branch campus.  Fiscal Note
SB 5893 Concerning actions by insurance companies against violators.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Establishing provisions for actions by insurance companies against violators.
 
SB 6032 Concerning exchange facilitators.  Fiscal Note
SB 6033 Creating the prevent or reduce owner-occupied foreclosure program.  Fiscal Note
SB 5009 Creating a military service exemption for benefits charged to the experience rating accounts of employers.  Fiscal Note
SB 5030 Concerning militia records, property, command, and administration.  Fiscal Note
SB 5031 Concerning rental or lease of armories.  Fiscal Note
SB 5032 Concerning the Washington code of military justice.  Fiscal Note
SB 5042 Providing a waiver of penalties for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses.  Fiscal Note
SB 5044 Changing work-study provisions.  Fiscal Note
SB 5045 Promoting economic development and community revitalization.
Revised for 2nd Substitute: Regarding community revitalization financing.
 
SB 5106 Creating an independent four-year polytechnical college and an investment district to finance it.  Fiscal Note
SB 5159 Extending the time period for motor vehicle fuel excise tax and special fuel tax refunds.  Fiscal Note
SB 5163 Removing the requirement to purchase art for public buildings during the 2009-2011 biennium. 
SB 5237 Requiring the development of three-year baccalaureate programs. 
SB 5267 Regarding the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies and public utility districts. 
SB 5290 Concerning requests made by a party relating to gas or electrical company discounts for low-income senior customers and low-income customers. 
SB 5321 Extending a local sales and use tax that is credited against the state sales and use tax.  Fiscal Note
SB 5342 Regarding the designation of residential time in parenting plans. 
SB 5363 Designating certain state routes as highways of statewide significance.  Fiscal Note
SB 5400 Regulating reverse mortgage lending practices.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Regulating reverse mortgage lending practices. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Regulating reverse mortgage lending practices and debt collections. )
  Fiscal Note
SB 5415 Regulating persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance.  Fiscal Note
SB 5418 Regarding electric vehicles.  Fiscal Note
SB 5426 Authorizing certain areas in cities or towns to annex to a fire protection district.  Fiscal Note
SB 5447 Changing the county population requirement in order for a county to lease space with an option to purchase. 
SB 5454 Creating the new crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree.  Fiscal Note
SB 5468 Permitting an exemption for nonprofit housing organizations from the consumer loan act.  Fiscal Note
SB 5481 Concerning veterans' burials.  Fiscal Note
SB 5610 Authorizing the release of driving record abstracts for employment and risk management purposes.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing the release of driving record abstracts for employment purposes.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5618 Establishing a statewide dropout reengagement system.  Fiscal Note
SB 5624 Restricting the use of mechanical restraints and chemical sprays for discipline in public schools.  Fiscal Note
SB 5625 Creating a state college in Snohomish county. 
SB 5628 Concerning the regulation of certain internet protocol services.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Studying the telecommunications and information industries.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5642 Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance. 
SB 5693 Removing the requirement to purchase art for public buildings during the 2009-2011 biennium.  Fiscal Note
SB 5736 Concerning sales and use tax preferences for electric vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure. 
SB 5739 Revising provisions relating to renewing a concealed pistol license by members of the armed forces. 
SB 5748 Regarding the office of regulatory assistance.  Fiscal Note
SB 5763 Requiring the adoption of policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports. 
SB 5803 Making changes to the adoption support program. 
SB 5810 Concerning foreclosures on deeds of trust.  Fiscal Note
SB 5816 Concerning vehicle dealer documentary service fees. 
SB 5899 Providing a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions. 
SB 5920 Restricting the underwriting of small loans by financial institutions holding a check cashers license and small loan endorsement by including a cap of thirty percent of the borrower's gross monthly income on the combined outstanding principal balances of all small loans.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Increasing small loan borrower protections by restricting the underwriting of small loans by businesses with a small loan endorsement, including a cap on the combined outstanding principal balances of all small loans, providing for a payment plan, and creating a database.
  Fiscal Note
SB 5925 Regarding insurance for higher education students participating in study or research abroad.  Fiscal Note
SB 5944 Implementing a demonstration project to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Whatcom.  Fiscal Note
SB 5948 Regarding water conservation appliances.  Fiscal Note
SB 6088 Addressing commute trip reduction for state agencies.  Fiscal Note
SJM 8004 Requesting congress take action to maintain and develop a highly-skilled workforce in Washington. 
SJM 8011 Requesting the United States trade representative to create a federal-state international trade policy commission. 
SJM 8012 Urging adoption of a treaty fighting discrimination against women. 
SR 8604 Honoring the National Guard. 
SR 8615 Honoring Childhaven. 
SR 8616 Celebrating the 150th birthday of the City of Olympia. 
SR 8617 Honoring Consul-General Haryong Lee. 
SR 8618 Honoring President Emeritus V. Lane Rawlins. 
SR 8627 Celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters Day. 
SR 8628 Commemorating the centennial of the submission of the equal suffrage amendment to the people of the state of Washington. 
SR 8629 Honoring individuals with autism. 
SR 8631 Recognizing Japanese-American internees and World War II veterans. 
SR 8634 Recognizing department of transportation and Washington state patrol employees for their work and efforts during the storms of 2007, 2008, and 2009. 
SR 8641 Honoring women. 
SR 8654 Honoring Peggy Pritchard Olson. 
SR 8655 Recognizing Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. 
SR 8656 Honoring the University of Washington's Women's Cross Country Team.