Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5804 2013–14 |
Federal receipts reportingRequires designated state agencies to report federal receipts as part of the agency's biennial budget submittal. | Senator (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5296 2013–14 |
Model toxics control actAmends the Model Toxics Control Act's authorized uses of funds in the State Toxics Control Account and the Local Toxics Control Account, effective July 1, 2013. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 2013 |
| SB 5256 2013–14 |
Autopsies and postmortemsProvides that coroners, medical examiners, and their designees are not prohibited from publicly discussing their findings as to any death within the jurisdiction of their office that was proximately caused by a law enforcement... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5669 2013–14 |
TraffickingExpands the definition of Trafficking to: | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5072 2013–14 |
Disabled vets/sales & use txProvides an exemption from the sales and use tax for the purchase of certain automotive adaptive equipment by a disabled veteran | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5078 2013–14 |
Nonprofit fairs/property taxExempts the real and personal property of a nonprofit fair association that was purchased from a county or city. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5264 2013–14 |
Explosive devicesCreates an exemption in the Washington Explosives Act for the transportation and storage of explosive actuated tactical devices in law enforcement vehicles designated for tactical response team use, as long as the devices are... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5712 2013–14 |
Precollege placemnt measuresRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to encourage colleges to use multiple measures to determine whether a student must enroll in a pre-college course including, but not limited to, placement... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5751 2013–14 |
Inventory of state feesRequires the Office of Financial Management to compile an inventory of state agency fees. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5524 2013–14 |
Physician assistantsAllows Washington pharmacies to honor prescriptions written by out-of-state physician assistants and osteopathic physician assistants. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |
| SB 6378 2011–12 |
State retirement plansCloses alternate early retirement benefits to new members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), and the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS). | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| SB 5133 2011–12 |
Correctional populationsA code city or town with a mayor-council form or council-manager form of government may include the population of any state correctional facility within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5185 2011–12 |
Motorcycle rules/paradesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5254 2011–12 |
Explosive dealers/licensingProvides that a license for an explosives dealer, manufacturer, seller, or storage is good for three years. Changes the frequency of inspections of licensed explosives plants, storage buildings, or structures. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5280 2011–12 |
Industr. insurance/agreemntsAuthorizes the parties to a claim for benefits to enter into a voluntary settlement agreement at any time with respect to one or more claims for benefits under industrial insurance laws. Requires the department of labor and... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5357 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityThe definition of qualifying utility is modified. A qualifying utility does not include a utility that has an average of seven or fewer customers per mile of distribution line. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5864 2011–12 |
Governmnt expenditure limitsEstablishes a limit on state expenditures that will assure that the growth rate of state expenditures does not exceed the growth rate of inflation and state population. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5870 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/fundsRejects the governor's request for funds necessary to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions of all collective bargaining agreements agreed to by the governor prior to March 1, 2011, for the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5908 2011–12 |
Public employee pensionsThe Public Employees Savings Plan (PESP) is created as a new defined contribution plan to replace PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS Plans 2 and PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 for all employees first hired in an eligible position on or after... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5930 2011–12 |
Budget sustainabilityRequires the relevant legislative fiscal committee to provide a public report, for each proposed omnibus operating appropriations bill, that documents the policy-level proposals in the bill and the cost of each proposal in the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |