Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fain
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6232 2015–16 |
Civics ed. & campaign comp.The B&O tax deduction does not apply to donations or contributions received by a candidate, political committee, caucus political committee or bona fide political party; or any other person having the expectation of receiving... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6233 2015–16 |
Student freedom of express.Students at public high schools and institutions of higher education have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6234 2015–16 |
Animal abuse registryRequires the attorney general to maintain a registry of persons convicted of an animal abuse offense and make the registry available for public inquiry on the internet. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6239 2015–16 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a county or city to apply a local property tax exemption for nonprofit-owned properties that provide affordable housing to very low-income families. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6243 2015–16 |
Student mental healthRequires the development of an online social and emotional training module for educators. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6244 2015–16 |
Educational opportunity gapRequires phased-in collection and reporting of student data disaggregated by sub-racial and sub-ethnic categories. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6260 2015–16 |
Postsecondary educationThe State Board of Community and Technical Colleges may authorize any community or technical college to promote and conduct postsecondary education and training of incarcerated adults through new or expanded partnerships... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6270 2015–16 |
Prenatal vitamin coverage(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the state health care authority to provide prenatal vitamins for all women that may become pregnant consistent with the United States preventive services task force recommendations. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6277 2015–16 |
Presidential primary dateThe presidential primary election is moved to the second Tuesday in March. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6285 2015–16 |
Horse racing comm'n accountMoves the Washington Horse Racing Commission Operating Account to the State Treasury from the custody of the State Treasurer. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6298 2015–16 |
Homeless students gap actSchool Support for Homeless Students and Unaccompanied Youth. OSPI must create a competitive grant process to evaluate and award state-funded three-year grants to school districts to increase identification of homeless... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6300 2015–16 |
Military members/pro bonoAn office of military and veteran legal assistance is created within the Attorney General's Office for the purpose of promoting and facilitating civil legal assistance programs, pro bono services, and self-help services for... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6313 2015–16 |
Rural library trustee appt.In any county with an adopted home rule charter and 1 million or more residents, a rural county library district's board of trustees must be composed of seven trustees. Trustees are appointed by the county executive and... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6315 2015–16 |
Local gov. modernizationElectronic Signatures at Local Agencies. Local agencies, which are defined to include counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts, may accept electronic signatures with the same force and effect of physical... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6319 2015–16 |
Civil service qualificationsAs an alternative to being a United States citizen, applicants for city firefighter, city police, and county sheriff civil service positions may be lawful permanent residents of the United States. The requirements for city... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6332 2015–16 |
Teacher shortageIncreases the state salary allocation to school districts for beginning teachers. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6340 2015–16 |
Voter preregistrationA person who is at least 17 years of age and who meets all other voter registration requirements may preregister to vote electronically, by mail, or at a DOL licensing facility. The name of a person who preregisters to vote is... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6355 2015–16 |
High-technology researchA research and development B&O tax credit and sales tax deferral program are created, effective January 1, 2017, and expiring January 1, 2026. A business whose qualified R&D spending exceeds 0.92 percent of the business's... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6366 2015–16 |
DNA markers databaseEstablishes a statewide DNA database containing DNA samples of adults lawfully arrested for the commission of a crime against persons or residential burglary. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6369 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires a health benefit plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, that includes coverage for contraceptive drugs, to provide reimbursement for a twelve-month supply of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time by... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6370 2015–16 |
Child care worker recordsBackground Check Requirements for Child Care Providers. To satisfy DEL's background check requirements, DEL must obtain from DSHS records of each agency and its staff seeking licensure or relicensure, and other persons having... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6379 2015–16 |
Automatic voter registrationAn applicant for services or benefits at several state agencies, if eligible to register to vote, is automatically registered to vote when applying for services or benefits unless the applicant opts not to register. Automatic... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6407 2015–16 |
Recess time requirementRequires a public school district to provide a daily recess period of at least thirty minutes for students in grades kindergarten through five. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6416 2015–16 |
Firefighter license platesThe firefighter memorial special license plates, which would honor firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty, are created. The plate would display a symbol or artwork, approved by the DOL in rule, honoring... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6431 2015–16 |
K-12 leave cost studyThe Joint Legislative and Audit Review Committee (JLARC) must conduct an analysis on the costs and impacts associated with implementing and maintaining a state funded maternity and paternity leave program for K-12 certificated... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |