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Senator Tim Sheldon

Biennium:

Prime Sponsored Bills


Bill NumberBrief Description
SB 5000 Limiting property taxation.  Fiscal Note
SB 5211 Prohibiting false and defamatory statements about candidates for public office.  Fiscal Note
SB 5267 Regarding the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies and public utility districts. 
SB 5387 Addressing the detection of motorcycles and bicycles at vehicle-activated traffic control signals. 
SB 5440 Involving tribal governments when choosing names for state ferries.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the naming or renaming of state ferries.  Fiscal Note
SB 5472 Determining the true and fair value of real property for tax purposes. 
SB 5722 Excluding certain state forest land revenues from the basic education allocation.  Fiscal Note
SB 5729 Concerning alcohol sales.  Fiscal Note
SB 5754 Establishing sustainable instream flows. 
SB 5792 Concerning current use valuation under the property tax open space program.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning eligibility of land growing Christmas trees for current use valuation under the property tax open space program.  Fiscal Note
SB 5872 Limiting the period of time in which level of service standards for local transportation facilities may be used to prohibit development under local comprehensive plans. 
SB 5878 Requiring criminal history record checks of current and prospective department of licensing employees who issue or may issue enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards.  Fiscal Note
SB 5989 Regarding the greenhouse gas emissions performance standard under chapter 80.80 RCW. 
SB 6012 Increasing the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be granted or loaned by the department of transportation for airports owned or controlled by municipalities or federally recognized Indian tribes.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Increasing the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be granted or loaned by the department of transportation to certain airports.  Fiscal Note
SB 6089 Modifying the definition of an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW. 
SB 6127 Extending normal timber harvest termination dates. 
SJR 8200 Setting base years for property tax valuation. 

Secondary Sponsored Bills


Bill NumberBrief Description
SB 5000 Limiting property taxation.  Fiscal Note
SB 5211 Prohibiting false and defamatory statements about candidates for public office.  Fiscal Note
SB 5267 Regarding the issuance of checks by joint operating agencies and public utility districts. 
SB 5387 Addressing the detection of motorcycles and bicycles at vehicle-activated traffic control signals. 
SB 5440 Involving tribal governments when choosing names for state ferries.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning the naming or renaming of state ferries.  Fiscal Note
SB 5472 Determining the true and fair value of real property for tax purposes. 
SB 5722 Excluding certain state forest land revenues from the basic education allocation.  Fiscal Note
SB 5729 Concerning alcohol sales.  Fiscal Note
SB 5754 Establishing sustainable instream flows. 
SB 5792 Concerning current use valuation under the property tax open space program.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning eligibility of land growing Christmas trees for current use valuation under the property tax open space program.  Fiscal Note
SB 5872 Limiting the period of time in which level of service standards for local transportation facilities may be used to prohibit development under local comprehensive plans. 
SB 5878 Requiring criminal history record checks of current and prospective department of licensing employees who issue or may issue enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards.  Fiscal Note
SB 5989 Regarding the greenhouse gas emissions performance standard under chapter 80.80 RCW. 
SB 6012 Increasing the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be granted or loaned by the department of transportation for airports owned or controlled by municipalities or federally recognized Indian tribes.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Increasing the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be granted or loaned by the department of transportation to certain airports.  Fiscal Note
SB 6089 Modifying the definition of an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW. 
SB 6127 Extending normal timber harvest termination dates. 
SJR 8200 Setting base years for property tax valuation. 
SB 5009 Creating a military service exemption for benefits charged to the experience rating accounts of employers.  Fiscal Note
SB 5012 Directing the Washington state patrol to develop a plan to assist in the recovery of missing persons.  Fiscal Note
SB 5031 Concerning rental or lease of armories.  Fiscal Note
SB 5050 Increasing the small business credit for the business and occupation tax.  Fiscal Note
SB 5074 Concerning scoliosis screening in schools.  Fiscal Note
SB 5087 Concerning hospital benefit zones. 
SB 5130 Regarding prisoner access to public records.  Fiscal Note
SB 5136 Regulating the use of solar energy panels by members of homeowners' associations. 
SB 5137 Regarding energy resources.  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 5165 Implementing a transfer of development rights program.  Fiscal Note
SB 5173 Authorizing the regional universities to confer honorary doctorate degrees. 
SB 5182 Requiring offset credits in air operating permits for sawmills using forest waste products as feedstock in cogeneration facilities. 
SB 5185 Increasing solar energy incentives.  Fiscal Note
SB 5194 Concerning the generation of electricity in energy parks.  Fiscal Note
SB 5196 Increasing the personal needs allowance for persons receiving state-financed care. 
SB 5205 Adding one judge to division two of the court of appeals.  Fiscal Note
SB 5206 Modifying the electrolytic processing business tax exemption.  Fiscal Note
SB 5208 Ensuring punishment for domestic violence offenders.  Fiscal Note
SB 5237 Requiring the development of three-year baccalaureate programs. 
SB 5251 Defining per page cost for the purpose of copying costs under the public records act. 
SB 5260 Motivating students through incentives to pursue postsecondary education by eliminating statewide assessments as a high school graduation requirement.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Requiring a collaborative review of incentive programs to motivate students to pursue postsecondary education.  Fiscal Note
SB 5299 Concerning water resource management on the Columbia and Snake rivers.  Fiscal Note
SB 5371 Concerning parent taught driver training education courses.  Fiscal Note
SB 5389 Concerning animal trapping. 
SB 5422 Limiting liability for making certain land and water areas available for recreational use under a hydroelectric license. 
SB 5424 Concerning interest rate and penalty provisions in the current use program.  Fiscal Note
SB 5425 Requiring certain property tax revaluations when property values have decreased.  Fiscal Note
SB 5439 Providing benefits to domestic partners under the Washington state patrol retirement system.  Fiscal Note
SB 5441 Creating incentives for the use of biomass in renewable energy production.  Fiscal Note
SB 5473 Expediting completion of projects of statewide significance.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Expediting completion of projects of statewide significance. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Designating projects of statewide significance. )  Fiscal Note
SB 5477 Providing visitation rights for grandparents. 
SB 5505 Providing a consistent definition for renewable or alternative energy resources. 
SB 5562 Concerning forestry operations.  Fiscal Note
SB 5564 Protecting consumers from breaches of security.  Fiscal Note
SB 5583 Improving the effectiveness of water bank and exchange provisions.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Improving the effectiveness of water bank and exchange provisions. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Improving the effectiveness of water bank authorization and exchange provisions. )  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 5639 Expanding provisions relating to vulnerable adults.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning vulnerable adults.  Fiscal Note
SB 5642 Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance. 
SB 5649 Regarding energy efficiency in buildings.  Fiscal Note
SB 5681 Updating election laws regarding the top two primary election system.  Fiscal Note
SB 5717 Modifying provisions related to the distribution of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities.  Fiscal Note
SB 5727 Prohibiting the providing of false information to voters. 
SB 5737 Concerning compliance with sales, use, and business and occupation tax requirements.  Fiscal Note
SB 5739 Revising provisions relating to renewing a concealed pistol license by members of the armed forces. 
SB 5741 Concerning dynamic fiscal notes. 
SB 5744 Concerning public utility tax for log transportation businesses.  Fiscal Note
SB 5748 Regarding the office of regulatory assistance.  Fiscal Note
SB 5753 Providing real estate excise tax exemptions to stabilize neighborhoods. 
SB 5772 Concerning the shortage of health care professionals. 
SB 5801 Regarding basic education allocations for tribal schools.  Fiscal Note
SB 5813 Reducing the release of mercury into the environment. 
SB 5816 Concerning vehicle dealer documentary service fees. 
SB 5840 Modifying the energy independence act. 
SB 5899 Providing a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions. 
SB 5910 Granting authority of a watershed management partnership to exercise powers of its forming governments. 
SB 5938 Clarifying the permitting, training, and licensing process for driver training schools. 
SB 5939 Concerning personnel practices regarding exempt employment.  Fiscal Note
SB 5944 Implementing a demonstration project to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Whatcom.  Fiscal Note
SB 5965 Concerning the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations made by public officials. 
SB 6010 Concerning a state designated green source of wood fiber for state-funded construction. 
SB 6033 Creating the prevent or reduce owner-occupied foreclosure program.  Fiscal Note
SB 6064 Establishing transportation accountability regions and regional transportation accountability boards. 
SB 6080 Studying the level of uniformity and consistency in the assessment of real property for property tax purposes.  Fiscal Note
SB 6088 Addressing commute trip reduction for state agencies.  Fiscal Note
SB 6109 Concerning ferries. 
SB 6115 Changing provisions relating to sex offenders. 
SR 8604 Honoring the National Guard. 
SR 8615 Honoring Childhaven. 
SR 8616 Celebrating the 150th birthday of the City of Olympia. 
SR 8622 Honoring the Tri-City entities participating in "Energy Independence Day." 
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 8635 Honoring those who work with victims of traumatic brain injury.