Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6173 2013–14 |
Medical malpracticeEstablishes the standard of care protection act. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 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 6117 2013–14 |
Storm water control ratesThe rate that local government utilities may charge WSDOT for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities under certain conditions is revised to 100 percent of the rate for comparable real... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6118 2013–14 |
Foreign lawsA court or other authority may not enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate any right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6032 2013–14 |
DextromethorphanOver-the-counter products that contain dextromethorphan may not be sold to a person who is under the age of 18, and a person under the age of 18 may not purchase dextromethorphan products. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 6038 2013–14 |
Hydrocodone use/optometristsOptometrists may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer hydrocodone combination products regardless of their classification as a Schedule I or II controlled substance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 5012 2013–14 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires persons obtaining or renewing their state-issued drivers' licenses or related identification to show proof of their United States citizenship or their lawful presence within the United States. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5057 2013–14 |
Land acquired w/public fundsProhibits Private, Nonprofit Organizations From Restricting Recreational Access to Certain Lands Acquired With State Resources . A private, nonprofit organization may not restrict public access to real property for public... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5060 2013–14 |
County elected officialsCounty commissioners may suspend a county treasurer-assessor from office when an action based on official misconduct is commenced against a treasurer-assessor. Whenever an action based upon official misconduct is commenced... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5061 2013–14 |
Veteran's preferenceA veteran who served during a period of war or armed conflict and receives military retirement is eligible for a 10 percent preference on competitive examinations for state public employment. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5062 2013–14 |
Squatters/foreclosed proprtyClarifies the law to provide additional tools to courts, law enforcement, and communities to deal with the threat that squatters pose on foreclosed property. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5071 2013–14 |
Water right relinquishmentThe five-year period that currently exists in water right transfer and relinquishment laws is changed to 20 years. Annual consumptive quantity means the estimated or actual amount of water diverted pursuant to the water right... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5079 2013–14 |
Livestock damage by wolvesEstablishes a General Fund-Based Funding Mechanism for Livestock Damage Caused by Wolves. A specific mechanism for providing compensation for livestock damage caused by wolves is established. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5084 2013–14 |
Discover pass/disabled vetsThe cost of a Discover Pass is $5 for any person who has been provided with a lifetime veterans disability pass from State Parks. Statutory references containing exceptions to the requirement to have a Discover Pass are updated. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5085 2013–14 |
High capacity transportationProhibits a proposing transit agency from devoting any time or resources to the further development of a high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan if the proposal is rejected by the voters. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5094 2013–14 |
Sex offender notificationRequires a sheriff, upon receiving notice from a registered sex offender that the offender will be attending or employed by a school or institution of higher education, to promptly notify the school district and principal or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5131 2013–14 |
Laboratory equipmentA donor is authorized to receive a credit against the state's B&O tax for a donation of modern laboratory equipment useful in one or more technology-related fields at a community or technical college, vocational skill center,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5134 2013–14 |
Homeowners' associationsAn HOA with fewer than 50 units or homes may, by a majority vote of its members, elect to have the board update the reserve study annually after the association has had one reserve study conducted by a reserve study professional. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5164 2013–14 |
Farm vehiclesA farm exempt decal is replaced with a farm exempt license plate. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5188 2013–14 |
Wolves/commercial livestockAuthorizes a County Legislative Authority to Declare an Imminent Threat to Commercial Livestock. | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5189 2013–14 |
Photovoltaic electr. systemsL&I will issue an endorsement to allow individuals to install, maintain, replace, or repair PV electrical systems if the individual has a limited energy system electrician certification or a telecommunications electrician... | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5205 2013–14 |
Nurses surchargeDOH will continue to charge the additional amount of $5 to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses past the June 30, 2013, date for the purpose of supporting the central nursing resource center. The end date is repealed. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5214 2013–14 |
Donated medical services/B&OFor the purpose of determining state B&O taxes, beginning on August 1, 2013, health care providers are permitted to deduct from amounts they receive the value of medical services donated to charity care. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5225 2013–14 |
Public hospital districtsAny facility operated or service provided by a public hospital district is exempt from the certificate of need requirement. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5226 2013–14 |
Public hospital districtsExempts public hospital districts from certificate of need requirements. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |