Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Litzow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6259 2011–12 |
Prostitution restitutionRestitution is mandatory for the crimes of human trafficking, promoting prostitution in the first degree, and promoting commercial sexual abuse of minors regardless of extraordinary circumstances. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6260 2011–12 |
Criminal offenses/fees, etc.A $3,000 fee is assessed in addition to penalties imposed for a conviction, deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or a statutory or nonstatutory diversion agreement resulting from an arrest for the crimes of trafficking in... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6264 2011–12 |
Center for marine innovationCreates the Center for Marine Innovation (Center). The Center is established for the stated purposes of promoting innovation in and education involving the development, design, manufacturing, and repair and refit of marine:... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6322 2011–12 |
Need grant prog/nonprofitsA nonprofit institution recognized by the state of Washington under current law may be eligible to participate in the SNG program. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6323 2011–12 |
School districtsA student is not required to complete the state board's high school graduation requirement for a culminating project if the student has completed at least one of the following: a running start program and is leaving high... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6326 2011–12 |
Kindergarten inventoryIn addition to those students to whom WaKIDS is being administered in the 2012-13 school year who are enrolled in state-funded full-day kindergarten programs, administration of WaKIDS to other kindergarten students will be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6337 2011–12 |
Short sale sellersIf a beneficiary accepts a seller's written offer for a short sale of residential real property and the seller reports this to the Internal Revenue Service, then the beneficiary or the assignee of the beneficiary may not bring... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6339 2011–12 |
Open course library materialThe local community and technical college board of trustees, with the assistance of faculty, prescribes the course of study in the various departments of the community and technical college or colleges under its control, and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6349 2011–12 |
Habitual traffic offendersDOL is authorized to utilize first class mail, rather than certified mail, to notify a habitual traffic offender of the license revocation. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6390 2011–12 |
Higher ed student auditingThe Legislature intends to enhance the affordability and efficiency of higher education programs and institutions by providing a mechanism for systematic review and consideration of cost-containment strategies. A student... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6458 2011–12 |
Claims against pub. entitiesRecognizes and implements certain fundamental constitutional principles while providing a fair and equitable means of recovery against governmental entities for the negligent acts of their employees and officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6485 2011–12 |
LiabilityEnacts reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6502 2011–12 |
Ballots & voters' pamphletsAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. Establishes a fourth element for local government referendum ballot titles. Requires the explanatory... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6503 2011–12 |
Ballot measures/statementsRequires the explanatory statement of a measure to contain the full text of a document that is referenced in the measure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6514 2011–12 |
Foreclosure sales/notices ofRequires a trustee for owner-occupied properties to publish notice of owner-occupied real property foreclosure sales on certain internet web sites for a specified period of time. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6515 2011–12 |
Trustees/deeds of trust actThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6532 2011–12 |
Early learning programsThe Legislature finds that a two-year field test of a voluntary QRIS has prepared Washington to begin statewide implementation of such a system to the extent funds are available. The Legislature finds that all parents need... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6549 2011–12 |
Interviews/third personRequires the state school directors' association to adopt a model policy to implement provisions relating to interviewing children during an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6598 2011–12 |
Nonprofit fair associationsThe exemption is not nullified if the property, owned by a nonprofit fair association, which has previously received support from the Fair Fund, is used by organizations that are not exempt from property tax, if the use is for... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6263 2011–12 |
Marine management planningCreates direction on the allowable expenditures from the Marine Resources Stewardship Account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 252, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5715 2011–12 |
Core competenciesRequires the Department of Early Learning to adopt core competencies for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |