Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5709 2013–14 |
Densified biomass pilot progDirects the Washington State University Extension Energy Program to develop and initiate a pilot program to use densified biomass to heat two public schools meeting certain criteria, by December 1, 2013. | John Smith (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5437 2013–14 |
Boating safetyMakes it a gross misdemeanor offense (instead of a misdemeanor) to operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5227 2013–14 |
Corporate officersProvides that the services of corporate officers are not considered services in employment for unemployment compensation purposes, unless the corporation elects to cover its officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5180 2013–14 |
Higher ed access/disabilityCreates a 29-member legislative task force charged with improving access to higher education for students with disabilities. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| SB 5282 2013–14 |
Involuntary commitment infoRequires the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to develop a proposal for the consolidation of statewide involuntary commitment data. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5022 2013–14 |
Retail theft & circumstancesChanges Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances to Retail Theft with Special Circumstances. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| SB 5050 2013–14 |
Tow truck passengersAuthorizes, under certain circumstances, passengers to ride in a vehicle that is being carried on the deck of a flatbed tow truck. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| SB 5161 2013–14 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes widows or widowers, biological parents, adoptive parents, stepparents, adults in loco parentis or foster parents, biological children, or adopted children of United States Armed Forces members who died while in... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5264 2013–14 |
Explosive devicesCreates an exemption in the Washington Explosives Act for the transportation and storage of explosive actuated tactical devices in law enforcement vehicles designated for tactical response team use, as long as the devices are... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5142 2013–14 |
Motorcycles/transp. planningAdds the provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges for motorcycles to the list of of measures a major employer may choose to include in their commute trip reduction program. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5518 2013–14 |
Election law changesRepeals outdated statutes and corrects language and citations in Title 29A. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |
| SB 5006 2011–12 |
Drivers' license issuanceRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5024 2011–12 |
Correctional inmate claimsThe court must deny the request of a person serving a criminal sentence in a federal, state, local, or privately operated correctional facility who seeks leave to file a lawsuit in any state court at public expense if that... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5030 2011–12 |
Civil judgments for assaultRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to deduct 15 to 20 percent of an inmate's wages, gratuities or other deposits made to an inmate's account for the payment of monetary damages pursuant to a civil judgment for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5031 2011–12 |
Correctional employeesCorrectional personnel who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training are exempt from the prohibition against carrying a pistol concealed on one's person without a license to do so. They are also... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5077 2011–12 |
Eminent domain/economic dev.Private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5080 2011–12 |
Water pollution/sewageRepair and replacement of failing on-site sewage systems, and decommissioning and connecting failing on-site sewage systems to a sewer system are specifically identified as eligible projects for grant or loan funding through... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5081 2011–12 |
County auditor/nonpartisanThe office of the county auditor is non-partisan. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5087 2011–12 |
Noxious weed listsAfter the effective date of this section, a plant species may not be added to the state noxious weed list if the SNWCB has knowledge that the plant is being actively cultivated in Washington as a commercial crop, or is derived... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5106 2011–12 |
License plate replacementEliminates the periodic replacement requirement for license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5111 2011–12 |
Liquor sales privatizationPrivatizes the sale of liquor. Requires the liquor control board to: (1) Close all state liquor stores and state liquor distribution facilities; and (2) Sell at auction all assets pertaining to the state sale and distribution... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5112 2011–12 |
Firearm noise suppressorsThe crime of using a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm is amended to exempt the use of a suppressor that is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5142 2011–12 |
Alternative learning progsProhibits school districts from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in alternative learning experiences (ALE) as being a home-based instruction program. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5158 2011–12 |
Forest practices permittingThe time period for an application to conduct a forest practice is increased from two to five years. The forest practice application is eligible to be renewed for an additional five year period, if the timber harvest has not... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |