Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6400 2011–12 |
Energy independence actModifies the energy independence act relating to energy conservation and renewable energy targets. Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a study of the electricity cost impacts for each... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6408 2011–12 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIncludes in the crime of aggravated first degree murder, that the victim was fourteen years old or younger. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6418 2011–12 |
Utilities/renewable targetsEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6430 2011–12 |
Aerial search and rescueTransfers powers, duties, and functions of the aviation division of the department of transportation pertaining to aerial search and rescue activities to the state military department. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6431 2011–12 |
Agricultural practice exempsCertain dredge and fill discharges are not prohibited by or otherwise subject to regulation under the Water Pollution Control Act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6437 2011–12 |
Illegal aliens/DNA samplesRequires a biological sample to be collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis from aliens unlawfully present under federal immigration law. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6439 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxRequires real estate excise tax penalties to be deposited in the general fund instead of the housing trust fund. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6458 2011–12 |
Claims against pub. entitiesRecognizes and implements certain fundamental constitutional principles while providing a fair and equitable means of recovery against governmental entities for the negligent acts of their employees and officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6464 2011–12 |
Legislative rulesAn agency order adopting an administrative rule must be signed by the Governor if the rule qualifies as a significant legislative rule of an agency under the Governor's authority. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6475 2011–12 |
Beer & wine tastingTo obtain an endorsement to offer beer and wine tasting, at least 35 percent of the gross sales of the store must be from retail sales of grocery products for off-premise consumption, or the store must be a membership organization. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6478 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseAddresses the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from adults lawfully arrested for the commission of any criminal offense constituting a ranked felony or gross misdemeanor violation of certain orders. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6483 2011–12 |
Rental proprty/criminal actsProvides landlords and law enforcement with the tools to identify and expeditiously remove, from rental property, squatters, gang influences, and those engaged in criminal activities. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6485 2011–12 |
LiabilityEnacts reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6523 2011–12 |
Curators of state propertiesAuthorizes a state agency that has the authority to lease state-owned properties to private parties to negotiate a lease at a rate that is less than fair market value, provided the terms of the lessee's occupancy of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6525 2011–12 |
Donated medical services/B&OProvides a business and occupation tax deduction to health care providers for medical services donated through a community-based health care system. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6528 2011–12 |
Heavy equipment taxationExempts from property taxes, heavy equipment owned by a heavy equipment rental business for the purpose of leasing or renting at retail. Authorizes counties to impose a tax on persons leasing or renting heavy equipment at... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6618 2011–12 |
Basic education fundingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6627 2011–12 |
Political contributionsProvides a mechanism to ensure that public employees are not compelled to contribute to political causes or candidates through deductions from their wages without their consent. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5343 2011–12 |
Anaerobic digester emissionsGrants an extended compliance period of December 31, 2016, for generators operating at an electric generating project that meet certain conditions for permit provisions related to the emissions limit for sulfur established by... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6044 2011–12 |
PUDs bordered by ColumbiaAllows any public utility district (PUD) bordered by the Columbia River to supply water from a pumped storage generating facility controlled by the PUD to any other entity that sells water to the public. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6082 2011–12 |
Agricultural resource landsRequires the Department of Ecology to conduct rulemaking by December 31, 2013, to review and consider whether the current State Environmental Policy Act environmental checklist ensures consideration of potential impacts to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6386 2011–12 |
Public assistance fraudProhibits the use of an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card by a recipient's family member who is not the recipient's authorized representative, an alternative card holder, or protective payee. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5355 2011–12 |
Special agency meetingsMakes changes to requirements for special meeting notices under the Open Public Meetings Act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |