Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5392 2013–14 |
State retirement systemAn additional category of excess compensation is created to include any increases in the compensation used to calculate a retirement allowance that exceeds one and one-half times the person's reportable compensation from the... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 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 5992 2013–14 |
Irrigation/incr. electricityThe following eligible renewable resources are added to I-937: Federal Incremental Hydroelectricity. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6087 2013–14 |
Water quality & ag viabilityThe Department of Ecology's (DOE) regulatory authority is held to the same exemptions and conditions as in the Act both for NPDES point source permitting requirements and for dredge and fill permitting requirements, and the... | Senator (R-15) | 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 6177 2013–14 |
Mercury-containing lightsAll producers of mercury-containing lights sold in the state must participate in a stewardship program operated by a stewardship organization. A stewardship program must accept up to ten lights per day from household... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6200 2013–14 |
WA state historical societyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6238 2013–14 |
Liquor store spirits licnsesA spirits retail licensee who is either the owner of a qualified contract liquor store or the holder of former state liquor store rights which were bought at auction may sell its spirits retail license at market value and... | Senator (R-15) | 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 6334 2013–14 |
Sales of growlers of wineDomestic wineries are permitted to sell wine and beer at retail. They are also permitted to sell wine of their own production and beer in kegs or growlers that comply with federal requirements for consumption on or off premises. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5986 2013–14 |
Basic education fundingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 5794 2013–14 |
Alternative learning coursesDefines Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) by type of course rather than by type of program. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6533 2013–14 |
Water banks best practicesEstablishes the water banking best practices act. Addresses water bank sponsors. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 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 6484 2013–14 |
State agency grant programThe State Agency Innovation and Efficiency Grant Program (program) is created to allow state agencies to compete for grant funds implementing projects that improve delivery of services at reduced cost. State executive branch... | Andy Hill (R-45) | 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 6349 2013–14 |
Eminent domain/condemnationIn any judicial action to condemn blighted areas, a municipality may not condemn any aggregate area of real property unless the municipality: demonstrates that each separate and distinct interest in real property within the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6351 2013–14 |
Military member dependentsAuthorizes an application to be filed with the department of social and health services for dependents of military service members to receive services provided under the home and community-based services programs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6366 2013–14 |
Bee industry tax preferencesRemoves the expiration of tax preferences for the bee industry. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6322 2013–14 |
Telecommunications investmntCreating a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Telecommunications Equipment and Machinery. Sales and use taxes do not apply to sales or use of telecommunications machinery and equipment, or to sales or use of tangible personal... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 6323 2013–14 |
Public disclosure commissionTerminates, effective July 31, 2014, the terms of existing public disclosure commission members and requires the commission, beginning August, 1, 2014, to be composed of five members appointed as provided in this act. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 5453 2013–14 |
Honey beekeepers/tax exempThe B&O and sales and use tax exemptions provided to beekeepers for the following activities are extended until July 1, 2016: the B&O tax on the wholesale sale of honey and honey bee products; the B&O tax on bee pollination... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 5561 2013–14 |
Dairy products B&O taxationAn additional type of sale of dairy products is temporarily exempt from the B&O tax until July 1, 2015. These are sales of dairy products to purchasers who use the dairy products as an ingredient or component in the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 5862 2013–14 |
Mint growers and processorsAmounts derived by mint growers and processors engaged in the manufacturing and wholesaling of mint are exempt from the B&O tax. Mint growers and processors are exempt from the sales and use taxes for the purchase of propane... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |