Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve O'Ban
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6188 2013–14 |
Sales tax/county econ develA county special events tax program is established authorizing an eligible county to receive a temporary additional portion of the state sales tax. An eligible county must be a county that is host to a paid admission event... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| SB 6084 2013–14 |
Disabled vets & sr. citizensFor a senior citizen or service-connected disabled veteran to qualify for a property tax exemption, the person's combined disposable income must be $40,000 or less to be exempt from excess property taxes and: $35,000 or less... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6101 2013–14 |
Extended foster careYouth who have an open dependency proceeding upon turning age 18 are eligible for extended foster care services if they are engaged in employment for 80 hours or more per month or if they are not able to engage in any of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6090 2013–14 |
DUI provisionsA person may be charged with felony DUI or PC, if the person's criminal record includes three or more, instead of four or more, prior offenses within the applicable time periods. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6468 2013–14 |
Suicide preventionRequires certain medical professionals to complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is approved, in rule, by the relevant disciplining authority. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1495 2013–14 |
Tribes/state land accessRequires that the closure of lands maintained by the Department of Natural Resources shall not restrict tribal members from accessing areas where the tribe has a treaty or other federally recognized right to hunt, unless... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| SB 6400 2013–14 |
WA national guard/insuranceMembers of the National Guard within the ranks of private to sergeant, who enlist after August 1, 2014, for a period of three years, are eligible for payment of premium-based health and dental plans that are provided for... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| SB 6353 2013–14 |
Unif. power of attorney actRepeals chapter 11.94 RCW (power of attorney) and creates the uniform power of attorney act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6363 2013–14 |
Behavioral health ombudsCreates the office of the behavioral health ombuds within the office of the governor to: (1) Promote public awareness and understanding of state-funded behavioral health services; (2) Identify system issues and responses for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6373 2013–14 |
Instruction/Spanish, ChineseCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program in which a maximum of two school districts may participate. Requires each school district to provide a world language program in elementary schools that provides... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6326 2013–14 |
Water-sewer district/biddingAddresses contracts and competitive bidding of water-sewer districts regarding the estimated cost of work ordered that exceeds ninety thousand dollars. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 6275 2013–14 |
Indian tribes/dental healthAuthorizes a federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization to train, employ, or contract with or for the services of a dental health aide, including a dental health aide therapist. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6209 2013–14 |
Expanded learningELOs are provided by community-based organizations outside the traditional school day, week, or year, using activities that complement classroom-based instruction, which may focus on academic and nonacademic areas. The ELO... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6221 2013–14 |
School sitingRequires certain counties that are required or choose to plan under the growth management act to permit schools outside of urban growth areas when certain criteria are met. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6051 2013–14 |
DOT projectsCreates an expedited environmental review and approval process for transportation projects that require preparation of an environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act and requires the department... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6027 2013–14 |
Sediment removal/volunteersActions to remove accumulated organic and nutrient-laden sediment from fresh water may be conducted without an HPA so long as the action is consistent with rules established by DFW. An action is exempt from the permit only if... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| HB 1158 2013–14 |
Annexation/military purposesAuthorizes the Director of Financial Management to file direct petitions for annexation of real property owned by the state for military purposes to cities or towns, provided that the Legislature first approves any petition... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1314 2013–14 |
Municipal class A biosolidsAdds an exception to the definition of "turf fertilizer" that excludes registered commercial fertilizers where the phosphorus content is derived solely from certain Class A exceptional quality biosolids from the definition and... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1315 2013–14 |
Criminal justice trainingCreates the criminal justice training account. Requires money received by the state treasurer and designated for the criminal justice training account from certain traffic infractions to be deposited in the account and must be... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1329 2013–14 |
Back-to-school suppliesProvides a three year sales and use tax exemption for clothing and school supplies. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1345 2013–14 |
K-12 campus accessRequires that school districts provide official recruiting representatives of the Job Corps, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps with access to campuses and student information that is equal to what is given to postsecondary... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1388 2013–14 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultProvides for consecutive sentences for multiple counts of vehicular homicide. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |