Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Ranker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5857 2011–12 |
Tax expenditure reformAddresses tax expenditure reform to provide transparency and accountability in fiscal matters by: (1) Eliminating sales and use tax exemptions; (2) Eliminating business and occupation tax exemptions, credits, deductions, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5867 2011–12 |
Off-road fuel tax refundsIncreases off-road fuel tax refunds. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5934 2011–12 |
Water rights permitsAn application to change, transfer, or amend a water right or claimed water right must include in the application a legible copy of the right or claim, the existing and proposed points of diversion, and the location of where... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5944 2011–12 |
Supermajority requirementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5945 2011–12 |
Excise tax/govt servicesNonfinancial businesses may deduct no more than $250,000 per year for income related to investments. The deduction for interest income derived from first lien residential mortgages is unavailable to financial businesses which... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5946 2011–12 |
Excise tax collectionStrengthens compliance measures for the collection of excise taxes from corporate officers responsible for tax payments. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5947 2011–12 |
Tax exemptions/repealThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5977 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be transferrable between two vehicles. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6011 2011–12 |
Hydraulic project permit feeAuthorizes the department of fish and wildlife to charge an application fee for applications for hydraulic project permits to recover the costs for processing permit applications. Creates the hydraulic project approval account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6012 2011–12 |
Thermal energy recoveryPromotes thermal energy recovery from fossil-fueled electrical generation facilities. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6013 2011–12 |
Climate change responseRequires the department of ecology to compile an integrated climate change response strategy every ten years. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6014 2011–12 |
Storm water managementDOE must submit a report to the Senate and House of Representatives by September 1, 2012, that includes a summary of and update on its ongoing actions relating to the regulation and management of storm water discharging to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6015 2011–12 |
Oil spillsRequires the department of ecology to submit a report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding oil spills and the state's oil spill program. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6016 2011–12 |
Shoreline managementRequires the department of ecology to submit a report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding the shoreline management act and local shoreline master programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6017 2011–12 |
Financial audits/local govtsWhen applicable, the Auditor must interpret a question of law in the same manner as the question of law has been interpreted in AGO. An opinion from AG includes both formal and informal opinions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6018 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizing EFSEC to Site Small Alternative Energy Resource Facilities. EFSEC is authorized to issue site permits, using generally established safety standards, for the construction, reconstruction, or enlargement of small... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6019 2011–12 |
Electric utility fuel mixThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6023 2011–12 |
Permit efficiency committeeCreates the Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee to select priority economic recovery projects for coordinated permitting and integrated regulatory decision making by multiagency permitting teams. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6052 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6078 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementRequires the state's natural resources agencies to cooperatively identify, analyze, and implement measures to maximize administration efficiency and share resources. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6080 2011–12 |
Landowner immunityExemptions to what constitutes a known dangerous artificial latent condition under this statute are added. These exemptions include conditions naturally or normally arising from the predominant uses of land including but not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6088 2011–12 |
Tax preferencesRequires legislation enacted after July 1, 2012, that authorizes a new tax preference or the expansion or extension of an existing tax preference to contain a statement of legislative intent. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6089 2011–12 |
Telephone campaign adsAll telephone political advertising of 500 or more, identical or substantially similar, calls in the 12 month period prior to the election, whether relating to candidates or ballot propositions, must include the sponsor's... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6120 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning July 1, 2013. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6123 2011–12 |
NRA special license platesThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |