Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5616 2015–16 |
Pawnbroker fees, int. ratesModifies the schedule of interest and fees that may be charged for pawnbroker loans. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5785 2015–16 |
St. officers official dutiesChanges the definition in the Ethics in Public Employment Act of official duties related to a state elected officer. | Senator (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5471 2015–16 |
Insurance/electronic delivryPermits insurers to provide electronic notifications and documents to applicants, policyholders, and other recipients. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5743 2015–16 |
Insurance producers, etc.Increases the threshold limit of the value of noncontractual goods and wares that insurers may provide to insureds or prospective insureds from $25 to $100. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5297 2015–16 |
Commercial vehicles/fuel taxMakes changes to update terms and definitions and remove obsolete or outdated language to conform to the current International Registration Plan (IRP). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5299 2015–16 |
Residential mortgage lendingAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions to waive licensing provisions for escrow agents under certain conditions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5923 2015–16 |
Construction industryObligates counties, cities, and towns that collect impact fees to, by September 1, 2016, adopt and maintain a system for the deferred collection of impact fees for single-family detached and attached residential construction. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5957 2015–16 |
Pedestrian safety advis cnclEstablishes the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council (Council) within the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5085 2015–16 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes siblings of United States Armed Forces members who died while in service or as a result of service to apply for Gold Star license plates. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5163 2015–16 |
Students/military familiesRequires school districts to report data on students from military families. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5633 2015–16 |
Helmets to hardhats programCreates a coordinator for the national Helmets to Hardhats program in the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5746 2015–16 |
Everett Cmty Coll./aerospaceAdds Everett Community College to the list of approved aerospace training or educational programs for the Aerospace Training Student Loan Program. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5100 2015–16 |
Rental cars/traffic infrac'sRemoves an exception prohibiting certain infraction information from being reported to the Department of Licensing for rental cars. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5733 2015–16 |
Livestock transactionsAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules creating an alternative cattle transaction reporting system in which licensees may electronically report transactions involving unbranded dairy... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5863 2015–16 |
Highway construction workersRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to work with the Department of Labor and Industries for apprenticeship preparation and support services, including providing grants to local Indian tribes,... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2015 |
May 1, 2015 |
| SB 5210 2015–16 |
Life annuity benefit/WSPRSPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the WSPRS retirement fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5300 2015–16 |
Credit union enforcement/DFIAmends provisions regarding the corporate governance of credit unions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5974 2015–16 |
Disabled vets sup coverageRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review and report on barriers to attracting insurance policies supplemental to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5322 2015–16 |
Conservation district ratesIncreases the maximum annual per-parcel rate that may be included in a conservation district's system of rates and charges to $10 for counties with a population of over 480,000, and to $15 for counties with a population of... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5088 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5424 2015–16 |
Renewable natural gas/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts (PUD) to produce and utilize renewable natural gas for internal operations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5438 2015–16 |
Bicycle, moped/stop, proceedAllows operators of bicycles and mopeds to stop and proceed through traffic control signals that use vehicle detection devices under certain conditions, if such devices are inoperable due to the size or composition of the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 6062 2013–14 |
School data internet accessRequires each school district, charter school, and state-tribal compact school to publish on its website a copy of its employee collective bargaining agreements by September 1, 2014, and update them within 30 days of any changes. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 6272 2013–14 |
Car dealers & manufacturersProvides additional authority for the Department of Licensing to deny a license for a new motor vehicle manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |