Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5659 2015–16 |
Litter tax revenuesEcology must coordinate the use of the litter tax funds for recycling, composting, and litter collection, reduction, and control programs with a priority given to the products taxed under the litter tax. Composting is added as... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5660 2015–16 |
Small business spirits salesLicense Issuance Fee . Spirits retail licensees that are either former state-owned liquor stores or former contract liquor stores, and which have monthly gross receipts of $300,000 or less, are subject to a reduced license... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5664 2015–16 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the department of social and health services and the state health care authority to purchase interpreter services on behalf of limited-English speaking applicants and recipients of public assistance. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5678 2015–16 |
Exempted info/public recordsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5702 2015–16 |
Wax & ceramic to make moldsProvides permanent tax relief for wax and ceramic materials used to create molds during the process of creating ferrous and nonferrous investment castings used in industrial applications. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5703 2015–16 |
PSERS/offender nursing careRevises the following definitions for purposes of the public safety employees' retirement system: (1) "Employer" to include the department of veterans affairs and the department of social and health services; and (2) "Member"... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5704 2015–16 |
Financial responsibility prgThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must establish a random sampling program to test up to 3 percent of the population of vehicles to ensure that they carry the appropriate insurance coverage or otherwise meet the... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5710 2015–16 |
For hire, limo, taxi/ind insExempts from mandatory industrial insurance, for hire vehicle operators who own or lease the for hire vehicle, chauffeurs who own or lease the limousine, and operators of taxicabs who own or lease the taxicab. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5724 2015–16 |
Safe routes to school progrmAt least $10.4 million of federal funds are dedicated to the Safe Routes to School program each biennium. The federal funds must come half from the Transportation Alternative program and half from the Highway Safety... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5734 2015–16 |
Apprenticeship trainingRevises the definition of "labor hours" for purposes of the apprenticeship utilization statute. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5753 2015–16 |
Energy efficient constrctionA county may authorize an exemption from the county property tax levy for certain single-family or multi-family construction or improvement projects that result in third party, green building certification. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5762 2015–16 |
Vessel taxing and permittingThe state portion of the retail sales tax is limited to a maximum of $19,500 on the sale of a vessel. Local sales taxes are not impacted. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5771 2015–16 |
Ethics investigationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5780 2015–16 |
Regional transit authoritiesAn RTA, after consultation with affected local jurisdictions, may call for an election to annex all or a portion of contiguous counties into the RTA. This applies only to counties west of the crest of the Cascade mountains.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5797 2015–16 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate charter party carriers providing railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5813 2015–16 |
Local transportation optionsEliminates street utilities. Authorizes the creation of a transportation utility by cities to serve the residents, businesses, governmental entities, and all other like users in transportation utility service areas. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5827 2015–16 |
Data ctr server equip tax exThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5841 2015–16 |
Tuition and fees exemptionRequires the public baccalaureate institutions to waive tuition and fees for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5868 2015–16 |
Lodging services/tax exem.Hostels are exempt from the taxes imposed by the Center PFD. Hostels are defined as a structure or facility where a majority of the rooms for sleeping accommodations are hostel dormitories containing a minimum of four standard... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5875 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsWithin 60 days from the date a petition is submitted challenging the assessed value of commercial property, the taxpayer must submit rental income and expense statements for the preceding two years. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5876 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsCounty legislative authorities may require that a petition to the Board for challenges to assessed values of commercial properties be accompanied by a reasonable filing charge. The filing charge must be waived for financial... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5899 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |