Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6117 2013–14 |
Storm water control ratesThe rate that local government utilities may charge WSDOT for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities under certain conditions is revised to 100 percent of the rate for comparable real... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 5005 2013–14 |
City & county fiscal reliefAuthorizes local governments, under certain circumstances, to use money from authorized dedicated revenues or dedicated accounts for general government purposes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5011 2013–14 |
Private property rightsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5012 2013–14 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires persons obtaining or renewing their state-issued drivers' licenses or related identification to show proof of their United States citizenship or their lawful presence within the United States. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5016 2013–14 |
License plate replacementEliminates the periodic replacement requirement for license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5049 2013–14 |
Lodging tx & law enforcementAllows revenue from lodging taxes to be used for the funding of additional law enforcement officers. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5057 2013–14 |
Land acquired w/public fundsProhibits Private, Nonprofit Organizations From Restricting Recreational Access to Certain Lands Acquired With State Resources . A private, nonprofit organization may not restrict public access to real property for public... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5085 2013–14 |
High capacity transportationProhibits a proposing transit agency from devoting any time or resources to the further development of a high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan if the proposal is rejected by the voters. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5086 2013–14 |
Safety rest areas projectPrivate and nonprofit entities would be invited to operate a joint safety rest area demonstration project if WSDOT determines that the proposal is in the public interest. Monies received by WSDOT from the demonstration project... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5087 2013–14 |
Illegal aliensPrevents illegal aliens from qualifying as resident students for purposes of in-state tuition and financial aid. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5089 2013–14 |
Senior property tax programsWhen determining combined disposable income, the following are deductible as such: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical equipment... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5094 2013–14 |
Sex offender notificationRequires a sheriff, upon receiving notice from a registered sex offender that the offender will be attending or employed by a school or institution of higher education, to promptly notify the school district and principal or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5122 2013–14 |
Safety at state hospitalsBy December 1, 2013, DSHS must develop a plan to enhance the safety of state hospital patients and staff and share the plan with the Governor and Legislature. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5129 2013–14 |
Veterans' treatment courtsAuthorizes the chief justice of the supreme court to establish veterans' treatment courts for veterans and members of the armed forces. Authorizes jurisdictions that establish a veterans' treatment court to seek federal... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5134 2013–14 |
Homeowners' associationsAn HOA with fewer than 50 units or homes may, by a majority vote of its members, elect to have the board update the reserve study annually after the association has had one reserve study conducted by a reserve study professional. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5137 2013–14 |
DFW license suspensionsIf a person engages in any activity licensed by DFW while the person's privileges are suspended due to the nonpayment of child support, it will result in a two-year suspension of privileges if violating a suspension in the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5143 2013–14 |
Motorcycle helmet useOnly persons under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5179 2013–14 |
Military/resident tuitionThe definition of resident student is revised to include the following: a student who is on active military duty or a member of the National Guard who entered service as a Washington resident and who has maintained Washington... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5189 2013–14 |
Photovoltaic electr. systemsL&I will issue an endorsement to allow individuals to install, maintain, replace, or repair PV electrical systems if the individual has a limited energy system electrician certification or a telecommunications electrician... | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5231 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyThe Hunter Education Program Statute is Modified. Beginning August 1, 2013, DFW may charge a registration fee of up to $20 for a hunter education training course and up to $10 for a duplicate hunter education certificate. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5278 2013–14 |
Teachers salary bonusSalary Bonuses for Eligible CIS. The bill provides that in addition to the statewide CIS salary allocations in the state omnibus appropriations act, each school district must receive allocations sufficient to fund a salary... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5280 2013–14 |
Unlawful activity/propertiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5294 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5336 2013–14 |
Proprty tx valuation appealsTo rebut the presumption that a property valuation is correct, a property owner must show that the valuation is incorrect by a preponderance of the evidence, rather than by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. This standard... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5391 2013–14 |
Discover pass/ORV exemptionA vehicle that has a valid off-road vehicle permit and is located in an area where ORV activities are allowed is not considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Discover Pass requirement. Therefore, a Discover Pass is not... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |