Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5279 2013–14 |
Public assistance benefitsProhibits the purchase of marijuana or any paraphernalia associated with the use of marijuana with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or with cash obtained with an EBT card. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5290 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generationQualifies as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act electricity from generation facilities located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, water pipes whose primary purpose is for conveyance of water... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5347 2013–14 |
Right to vote on initiativesAny state or local initiative for which sufficient valid voter signatures are submitted, within the time period required, must be submitted to a vote of the people at the next election date. Government officials must... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5606 2013–14 |
Water/fire suppressionEstablishes the authority of water purveyors to supply fire suppression water facilities and services for cities, towns, and counties, and to recover the costs of providing those facilities and services. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5648 2013–14 |
Energy conservationUsing Excess Conservation to Meet Conservation and Renewable Acquisition Targets. A qualifying utility may count conservation acquired in excess of a conservation target toward a subsequent conservation target or as an... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5656 2013–14 |
Business licensing systemsRequires cities to issue and provide for the renewal of their general business licenses through the web-based Business Licensing Service or "System" of the Department of Revenue (DOR) or a city-developed portal by July 1, 2019. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5688 2013–14 |
State & local tax systemsThe Department of Revenue will establish a workgroup to review issues of simplification, uniformity, classification, apportionment, and nexus related to business and occupation taxation. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5811 2013–14 |
Employee wellness programsRequires bargaining over the employer's percentage contribution of each employee's projected health care premium under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5906 2013–14 |
State recreational lands/DNRAppropriates $1 million to DNR to increase the number of officers protecting the state's natural resources and ensure safe recreation on state lands, in order to stop the need for recreational area closures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6053 2013–14 |
Union representation feesPublic employees may exercise the right of nonassociation based on bona fide personal religious beliefs. Public employees who choose to nonassociate must pay an amount of money equivalent to the agency shop fee required by the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6144 2013–14 |
CosmetologyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6168 2013–14 |
Children's administrationAn individual who is denied a license, employment, or unsupervised access to children by CA based on the results of a background check may request an internal administrative review. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6466 2013–14 |
Veteran hiring preferencePreference must be given to veterans when hiring someone to provide school district security activities. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6538 2013–14 |
Early ed/children in welfareThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5680 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5963 2013–14 |
Officer promotion boardThe compositions of the OPBs for ARNG, ANG, and State Guard officers are modified. For each promotion board, the Adjutant General must appoint at least five voting members who are officers in the branch senior to those... | 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 6033 2013–14 |
Private voc school studentsPrivate vocational schools must give notice to their students that complaints against the school may be brought to the Board. Students who enroll in a private vocational school and have their tuition and fees paid by a state... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6103 2013–14 |
Floral product businessesMisrepresenting geographic locations in the selling, delivery, or solicitation of cut flowers, floral arrangements, or floral products is prohibited in advertisements on internet websites. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6172 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6298 2013–14 |
Breastfeeding-friendly WAThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6300 2013–14 |
Public sector union financesEach employee organization must file a report with PERC containing the following information: The name of employee organization, mailing address, and physical address; The name and title of each officer; and Statements about... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6474 2013–14 |
Navigator requirementsThe application to become a navigator must include background information including fingerprints submitted to the Washington State Patrol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any governmental agency authorized to receive... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6565 2013–14 |
Dual eligibles pilot projectAddresses the compensation by health care service contractors of nursing and assisted living facilities, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2014 |
| SB 6127 2013–14 |
Early care and educationEarly Achievers establishes the framework for the early care and education system in Washington. Additional objectives are added to Early Achievers including the following: to improve short-term and long-term outcomes for... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |