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2010 Legislature

The 2010 Legislative Session begins in January of 2010.  This will be a short sesstion, lasting 60 days.  All bills which were submitted in 2009, but did not make it through the process to be signed by the Governor, are back and considered "alive" for the 2010 session.These bills will be returned to the Rules Committee in the House of origin for further work in 2010.  The Washington Fire Chiefs Legislative Committee has polled our embers to establish our "Top 10 Goals" for the 2010 session, which was adopted at our conference in Spokane the end of May.  The following has established our 2010 direction:

 2010 Legislative Goals
DescriptionFilterStatusFilter
01
Impact/Mitigation Fees for Fire Districts (related to new construction/developments via HB 1080).Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
02
Simple majority election (50% plus 1) for EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Levies (via SB 5432)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
NOTE:  Long term goal is simple majority elections for excess levies and the benefit charge also.
03
Work towards Mandatory Residential Sprinkler Systems in New ConstructionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1st Step is via HB 2224
04
CBRNE/Funded Regional Hazardous Materials TemsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
via HB 1039/SB 5010
05
LEOFF 2 ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
In partnership with WSCFF
06
Wild Land Fire IssuesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
i.e. adoption of WUI Codes at the State level via HB 2383
07
Fire Inspection / Investigation IssuesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  • Ability to obtain administrative search warrants for fire inspections in RCW 19.27
  • Presumptive illness provisions for PERS employees doing fire investigations akin to LEOFF covered employees
  • Ability for Fire Districts and Regional Fire Authorities to take over inspection/investigation responsibility from the County they reside within
  • Expand LEOFF eligibility to County or State Fire Marshals.
08
Increase the fee for E-911 in preparation for next generation systemsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
via HB 2029 or HB 2351
09
Make necessary legislative changes as agreed to by the Washington Fire Chiefs, WFCA, and WSCFF related to Regional Fire AuthoritiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10
Volunteer program enhancements in partnership with Washington Fire Fighters AssociationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
i.e. benefits for "support" volunteers.
Add 1
Provide greater authority in area of Emergency Management for Fire Districts and Regional Fire AuthoritiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Add 2
Remove state sales tax on Major Fire Department Capital Purchases, or allow for some form of sales tax rebateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
i.e. engines and aid cars
Add 3
"Home Rule" authority for fire code modifications adopted by local jurisdications, and the impact related to the State Building Code CouncilUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Add 4
No Man's Land IssuesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Add 5
Increase Medicaid reimbursements for medical transports to hospital facilities (by fire, EMS, and ambulance agencies) to more closelymirror Medicare reimbursements.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

 Bill Status
HB1039 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB1080Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2029 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2224 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2351 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2383 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2396 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2464 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2478Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2479 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2492 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2499 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2509 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2517 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2519Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2549 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2578Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2611 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2617 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2667 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2775 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2788 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2823 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2825Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2843 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2862 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2874 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2903 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB2987 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB3140Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HB3141 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB5000Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB5010Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB5057 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB5432 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6130 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6205Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6216Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6231Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6287Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6303 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6327Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6356 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6407Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6418Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6426Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6440 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6445 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6451 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6453Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6461 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6462 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6463 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6496Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6496Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6545 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6546 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6592Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6766 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SB6797 Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SJR8200Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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 2010 Legislative Resources
January 28th Legislative Report 2010.docJanuary 28th Legislative Report 2010
February 11th Legislative Report 2010.docFebruary 11th Legislative Report 2010
January 15th Legislative Report 2010-V5.docJanuary 15th Legislative Report 2010-V5
TOP 4 to the FLOOR in 2010 V2.docTOP 4 to the FLOOR in 2010 V2
Legislative Committee Process.docLegislative Committee Process
2010 Legislative Goals-V1.pdf2010 Legislative Goals-V1
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