Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5564 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5569 2011–12 |
Postretirement employmentThe postretirement employment provisions of Plan 1 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS 1) apply when a retired member enters service with either an institution of higher education in an instructional capacity or any school... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5570 2011–12 |
Farm vehicle impoundmentA farm vehicle may not be impounded when a driver is arrested for DUI or for driving with an invalid license when the vehicle is transporting: farm products owned by another farm from point of production to market or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5587 2011–12 |
Property tax deferral prog.Terminates the low-income property tax deferral program beginning in 2011. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5588 2011–12 |
Unfunded state remittanceRepeals the unfunded state remittance for persons eligible for the federal earned income tax credit. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5611 2011–12 |
Designated agricultural landThe Legislature intends to clarify the protection of designated agricultural lands for future agricultural use. Any city, county, or state agency owning land designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5615 2011–12 |
Telecommunications serviceFinds that: (1) Changes in technology and the structure of the telecommunications industry have produced conditions under which traditional regulation of local exchange companies may not in all cases provide the most efficient... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5643 2011–12 |
Definition of "well"Revises the definition of "well" for purposes of water well construction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5644 2011–12 |
Science & public policyRequires agencies to use peer-reviewed science before taking any agency action related to environmental, natural resources, access to and use of water, or land use management. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5647 2011–12 |
Columbia R. basin mgmt progModifies the existing Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5668 2011–12 |
Public agency attorney duesExempts public agency attorneys from paying bar dues during their periods of government service. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5671 2011–12 |
Hospital & emer personnelRequires hospitals and emergency service personnel to report to local law enforcement officials when treating or receiving a patient who is deceased or later dies from a drug-related overdose. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5672 2011–12 |
Health care liability reformProvides for health care liability reform by addressing joint and several liability, noneconomic damages, statute of limitations, attorneys' fees upon summary judgment dismissal, promoting periodic payments of future damages,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5682 2011–12 |
Rural health clinicsEffective January 2011, the state medical assistance program must pay RHCs the enhanced encounter rate for pre-natal and well-child visits. In reconciling 2009 and 2010 managed care enhancement payments to RHCs, the state... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5709 2011–12 |
Microbrewery beer salesA licensed microbrewery can sell another domestic brewery's product as long as the other brewery's brands are not more than 25 percent of the microbrewery's on-tap offering of their own product. A licensed domestic brewery can... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5711 2011–12 |
Beer sales/specialty shopsIf approved by the board, a specialty shop licensee can receive an endorsement to sell beer to a purchaser who brings their own container or is provided one by the licensee. The container is filled at the tap at the time of sale. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5712 2011–12 |
Puget Sound partnershipAbolishes the Puget Sound partnership and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington state conservation commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5716 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the use of automated traffic safety cameras. Provides that certain sections of the act take effect only upon certification by the secretary of the department of transportation that the new statewide tolling... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5720 2011–12 |
Electrical installationsProhibits an individual from being assessed more than one penalty for a single violation concerning electrical or telecommunications installations. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5729 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesRevises the definition of "controlled substance" for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5743 2011–12 |
Minor work permitsAuthorizes a person to apply for a minor work permit without completing an entirely new master application under certain circumstances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5750 2011–12 |
Waters of the stateRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to establish an alternate available water source for use in the closed basin. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5751 2011–12 |
State energy code changesDelays until April 1, 2012, implementation of the changes to the state energy code adopted by the state building code council on November 20, 2009. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5762 2011–12 |
Interest arbitration panelsFinds that: (1) The state has established guidelines and factors to be considered in determining interest arbitration decisions setting compensation and benefit spending levels for certain public employees, including the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5787 2011–12 |
State need grants/meritState Need Grant awards vary in relation to the students academic achievement in college. An eligible student may receive a State Need Grant award of up to 100 percent of the student's unmet financial need if the student is... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |