Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5275 2013–14 |
Training wageL&I must establish a training certificate, which allows employers with 50 or fewer employees to pay training wages to new employees. The training wage is 75 percent of the state minimum wage, or the federal minimum wage,... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5279 2013–14 |
Public assistance benefitsProhibits the purchase of marijuana or any paraphernalia associated with the use of marijuana with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or with cash obtained with an EBT card. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5290 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generationQualifies as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act electricity from generation facilities located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, water pipes whose primary purpose is for conveyance of water... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5320 2013–14 |
Ballot drop boxes/cnty, cityCounty auditors must establish a minimum of one ballot drop box per 20,000 residents or one ballot drop box per city with a population greater than 1000, whichever number is greater. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5378 2013–14 |
Building code amendmentsRequires that substantial amendments to the State Building Code are not adopted more frequently than every six years. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5445 2013–14 |
Pub. school capital projectsAppropriates $544.4 million for the 2013-15 School Construction Assistance Program and for school security grants. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5605 2013–14 |
Association health plansUntil or unless DOL prohibits the treatment of an association health plan as a large group plan, any rate or form filed for a health benefit coverage to employers purchasing the plans through the association must be deemed as... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5906 2013–14 |
State recreational lands/DNRAppropriates $1 million to DNR to increase the number of officers protecting the state's natural resources and ensure safe recreation on state lands, in order to stop the need for recreational area closures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6183 2013–14 |
Collective bargainingThe OPMA is applied to contract negotiations in collective bargaining with public employee units. Collective bargaining sessions with public employee organizations involving contract negotiations must be open to the public. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6196 2013–14 |
Physicians and assistantsThe Commission must request physicians and physician assistants to submit information about their current professional practice at the time of license renewal and licensees must provide the information requested. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6274 2013–14 |
St. agency tortious conductIf a payment is made from the Liability Account of a settlement or judgment of $1 million or more, the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Senate and House of Representatives must conduct a joint hearing for the... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6317 2013–14 |
Prevailing rate of wageThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6434 2013–14 |
Patronizing a prostituteThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6435 2013–14 |
Sexual exploitation of childWhen a person is convicted of any criminal offense contained in the chapter on sexual exploitation of children in the state code, the court must order the defendant to pay restitution to the victim for the full amount of the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6467 2013–14 |
Skagit river basin water useThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5988 2013–14 |
Campaign contributionsIn an odd-numbered year, campaign fundraising is not permitted by any state officials, or persons acting on their behalf, during any period the Legislature is not in session if the Legislature has not submitted to the Governor... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6061 2013–14 |
HS academic accelerationAdoption of Academic Acceleration Policies. All school districts must adopt an academic acceleration policy by September 1, 2014. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6063 2013–14 |
Opportunity gap, closingEach CBA entered, reopened, and renewed after the effective date of this section, which is proposed to be placed in the chapter of law on the Education Employment Relations Act, must specifically address actions to be taken in... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6089 2013–14 |
Eminent domainPrivate 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... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6139 2013–14 |
Patient health care infoA provision applying DOH confidentiality rules to safeguard patient information is supplanted with a statutory directive to DOH and any other subsequent agency that receives CHARS data to maintain patient confidentiality.... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6298 2013–14 |
Breastfeeding-friendly WAThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6300 2013–14 |
Public sector union financesEach employee organization must file a report with PERC containing the following information: The name of employee organization, mailing address, and physical address; The name and title of each officer; and Statements about... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6307 2013–14 |
Local employment lawsThe state preempts the entire field regarding wages, hours of work, employee retention, and leave from employment. Cities, towns, counties, and port districts cannot require, enforce, or regulate payment of wages, hours of... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6513 2013–14 |
Involuntary treatmentIf a DMHP decides not to initiate detention of a person under the ITA, an immediate family member of the person may petition the superior court for review of the DMHP's decision. The family member must serve notice of the... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 5377 2013–14 |
Christmas tree growersExtends the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |