Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5827 2015–16 |
Data ctr server equip tax exThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5831 2015–16 |
Firearms rights restorationWhen a court vacates a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor record of domestic violence, the state may not use the vacated conviction in a later criminal prosecution unless the conviction was for: (1) violating the provisions of a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5842 2015–16 |
Utility compliance, planningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5849 2015–16 |
Ethics defense trust fundsA state officer may establish an ethics defense trust fund for legal defense costs associated with an ethics complaint about the state officer's official duties. Official duties include any tasks or actions related to carrying... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5896 2015–16 |
Liquor revenue distributionAddresses liquor revolving fund distributions to local jurisdictions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5911 2015–16 |
Veterans' preferencesAddresses veterans' preferences with regard to veterans who voluntarily retire with at least twenty years of active military service. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5914 2015–16 |
Fireworks, regulation ofProvides that a county or city may enact an ordinance regulating fireworks that is more restrictive than state law only as to the days and hours of legal sale or use of consumer fireworks, and the types of consumer fireworks... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5916 2015–16 |
Tourism marketingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5917 2015–16 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsCigar Lounge and Retail Tobacconist Shop Endorsements. A tobacco products retailer licensee may apply for a special endorsement either as a cigar lounge or a retail tobacconist shop through the BLS. Applicants must pay a fee,... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5921 2015–16 |
Land use permit processProvides that the vested rights doctrine is not limited by statutory codification. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5959 2015–16 |
Natural resources managementRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to withdraw the draft habitat conservation plan (HCP) for aquatic lands from further review by the federal government within 30 days of the effective date of the bill. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5965 2015–16 |
Base and min. instream flowsRequires the Department of Ecology to complete a report, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, evaluating options for mitigating the effects of permit-exempt groundwater withdrawals on instream flows. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5968 2015–16 |
Foreclosure proceedingsIn order to initiate foreclosure proceedings, the trustee must have proof that the beneficiary is the owner or holder of any promissory note or other obligation secured by the deed of trust. A declaration stating that the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5972 2015–16 |
Seeds, agency procurement ofObligates state agencies, when purchasing certain seed in a lot or lots that exceed 40 pounds, to require suppliers of the seed to ensure the identity and purity of the seed through appropriate testing performed by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5976 2015–16 |
School employee insuranceSections 1 and 2 contain legislative findings and legislative intent. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6004 2015–16 |
Coal displacement powerThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6014 2015–16 |
Pub records actions remediesProvides that it is within the discretion of a court to impose a fine on a responsible agency in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day that a prevailing person was denied the right to inspect or copy a public record. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6015 2015–16 |
Hunter ed/NRA spec lic plateThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6035 2015–16 |
Public works assistance acctLimits the transfer of money from the public works assistance account during the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6048 2015–16 |
Telecom internet tax exemPreserves internet service providers' current sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services purchased, used, or sold to provide internet access service or to otherwise enable users to access content, information,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6078 2015–16 |
Manufacturing partnershipsThe State Department of Commerce (Commerce) may appoint a Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee, or other advisory committees from geographic regions of the state, to establish manufacturing community... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6102 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxBeginning January 1, 2016, an annual state net CGT is imposed on the sale or other voluntary exchange of capital assets, with some exceptions, by resident individuals during the year. The tax rate is 7 percent. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6112 2015–16 |
Recreational fishingLowers the costs of personal use saltwater, freshwater, combination, and temporary fishing licenses. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6136 2015–16 |
Marijuana market reformsAddresses comprehensive marijuana market reforms relating to: (1) Marijuana excise tax, exemptions, and distribution of revenues; (2) Marijuana business--Buffers and licensee residency; (3) Consumption of marijuana in a public... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |