Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5677 2013–14 |
Water mgmt board/MethowAuthority is provided for a member of the existing watershed planning group to petition Ecology to establish a water management board for the Methow River Basin where: community support for the adopted watershed management... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5690 2013–14 |
Local govt fiscal conditionsCreates the local government fiscal health commission to allow state and local governments to work collaboratively to identify and respond to financial problems encountered by local governments. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5703 2013–14 |
State liquor revenuesChanges distribution requirements from the liquor excise tax fund and the liquor revolving fund. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5724 2013–14 |
School district bidding reqsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5745 2013–14 |
County treasurersAuthorizes a county treasurer to: (1) Provide treasury management services for a state department or agency or other municipal corporation not currently prescribed in law by entering into an intergovernmental service... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5791 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as such: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5792 2013–14 |
Inmates in jails/health careHospitals licensed and regulated by the Department of Health must as a condition of licensure, contract with jails for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services if deemed appropriate by the jail. Jails may only reimburse a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5808 2013–14 |
Centralized payroll servicesA B&O tax exemption is provided for amounts received by a business, that is considered a qualified employer of record, that provides payroll and related human resource services to an affiliated company. The exemption is for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5813 2013–14 |
Youth programs/ag fairsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5845 2013–14 |
Attorney compensationEstablishes the professional compensation parity act. Requires attorneys and law firms to charge an indigent person a fee for services that is based upon a sliding fee schedule for determination of discounts from charges for... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5869 2013–14 |
Legislation w/fiscal impactsRequires an expiration date on any enactment of the legislature with a fiscal note indicating a fiscal impact unless specific funding is provided in an appropriation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5927 2013–14 |
Discrimination-free commerceAddresses the state civil rights act with regard to the right to engage in commerce free from discrimination. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5962 2013–14 |
Res. habilitation centersReferences to the now-closed Francis Haddon Morgan are removed from statute. The restrictions on Yakima Valley School relating to not accepting new admissions and operating until the population reaches 16 persons is removed,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5983 2013–14 |
Wells/gr mgmt hearings brdsLimits the growth management hearings boards authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of withdrawal of public groundwater exempt from certain permit requirements. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 6000 2013–14 |
Nonprofit orgs/prop tax exemProperty leased by a nonprofit organization and primarily used for providing job training, placement, or preemployment services is eligible for a property tax exemption. The property must be leased by a nonprofit organization... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5035 2013–14 |
Capital budget 2013-2015Authorizes $3.6 billion in new capital projects for the 2013 Supplemental and 2013-15 Capital Budget, of which $2 billion are financed with state general obligation bonds. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 19, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2013 |
| SB 5036 2013–14 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to support appropriations in the 2013 Supplemental and 2013-15 Capital Budget. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2013 |
| SB 5367 2013–14 |
Yakima R. basin water mgmtAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to implement the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and develop water supply solutions that provide concurrent benefits to both in and out-of-stream uses. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2013 |
| SB 5296 2013–14 |
Model toxics control actAmends the Model Toxics Control Act's authorized uses of funds in the State Toxics Control Account and the Local Toxics Control Account, effective July 1, 2013. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 2013 |
| SB 5193 2013–14 |
Gray wolf conflict managemntAllows the State Wildlife Account to be used for compensating the owners of livestock for damage caused by wolves. | John Smith (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5215 2013–14 |
Health care professionalsProhibits public and private insurers from making material contract amendments without providing the contracting health care provider with notice and the opportunity to opt out. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5702 2013–14 |
Aquatic invasive speciesRequires a person who enters Washington by road that is transporting a watercraft used outside of the state to have documentation that the watercraft is free of aquatic invasive species. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5213 2013–14 |
Medicaid managed care/medsRequires that contracts with managed health care systems under Medicaid include incentives for pharmacists and primary care providers to provide services to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of drugs for patients... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5369 2013–14 |
Geothermal resourcesRecreates the Geothermal Account to receive and direct the distribution of all revenues related to geothermal resource extraction on federal lands located in Washington. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, 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 |