Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5845 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5846 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsRegulates minimum railroad crew staffing on trains carrying freight or passengers and trains transporting hazardous materials. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5850 2017–18 |
Lodging excise taxRemoves the lodging excise tax exemption for premises with fewer than sixty lodging units and imposes an excise tax on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of a vacation rental, a home-sharing arrangement, or other... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5852 2017–18 |
Militia/immigration lawsProhibits the governor from entering into a written agreement with the United States attorney general under the authority provided in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) of the immigration and nationality act that enables the organized... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5866 2017–18 |
Tax court, creatingCreates a tax court in the judicial branch to hear appeals of excise taxes, property taxes, estate taxes, and adverse ruling from a tax authority or the superior court. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5903 2017–18 |
Homelessness funding & serv.Increases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge fee from $40 to $90; makes it permanent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5984 2017–18 |
Apple health on HB exchangePursuant to receipt of necessary federal waivers, requires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to establish the Apple Health Public Option alongside the Apple Health Plan. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6014 2017–18 |
Automatic security freezesRequires a consumer reporting agency, that experiences a data breach, to: (1) Automatically place a security freeze on the credit report of each affected consumer within seven days of discovery of the data breach; (2) Notify... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6049 2017–18 |
High capacity magazinesProhibits the manufacture, possession, sale, or transfer of a large capacity magazine (LCM) with the capacity of holding more than ten rounds of ammunition, unless the possession falls within one of the stated exceptions. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6050 2017–18 |
Opiate prescriptionsLimits the length of opiate prescriptions for first-time patients for outpatient use. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6076 2017–18 |
Animal cruelty/sexualRevises the definitions of "sexual conduct" and "sexual contact" for purposes of the crime of animal cruelty in the first degree. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6094 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee (Committee) to issue up to $2,945,011,000 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget, and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6100 2017–18 |
Working conn. childcareAllows individuals participating in higher education programs, including public or private four-year colleges or universities, to be eligible for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) benefits. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6105 2017–18 |
Reproductive health accessRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to administer a program to reimburse for the cost of certain services, drugs, devices, products and procedures for individuals who can become pregnant and would be eligible for Medicaid... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5322 2017–18 |
Dentists and third partiesPermits an unlicensed person or entity to own or lease assets used by a dental practice, employ or contract for services of personnel other than licensed dental providers, provide business support and management services to a... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5454 2017–18 |
Fire district annexationsPermits a city or town to annex to a fire protection district if it is located within a reasonable proximity to that fire protection district. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5552 2017–18 |
Firearms sales and transfersExcludes flare guns, other visual distress signaling devices and powder activated construction devices from the definition of firearm. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5736 2017–18 |
Nutrition programsExpands the home-delivered meals program for older adults. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5030 2017–18 |
Trafficking, etc/time limitsExtends the statute of limitations for trafficking crimes to ten years after the crime is committed, unless the victim is under the age of eighteen years old when the crime occurs. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5256 2017–18 |
Sexual assault protect orderProvides that sexual assault protection orders may be permanent, rather than having a two-year maximum. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5436 2017–18 |
Telemedicine locationsModifies the list of sites where a patient may receive services through telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5022 2017–18 |
Education loan informationEntitles students that take out federal loans to notifications that include estimates on student loan amounts, payoff amounts, and monthly repayments. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5069 2017–18 |
Associate degree educationAllows the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement associate degree programs at state correctional institutions without specific funds being appropriated for that purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |