Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5237 2013–14 |
Student performance/readingAssigns responsibilities to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to continue implementation of a Comprehensive Literacy Plan and support school districts in reading and early literacy. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5349 2013–14 |
Alt public works contractingExtends alternative contracting procedures to June 30, 2021. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5377 2013–14 |
Christmas tree growersExtends the program establishing Christmas tree grower licensure. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5587 2013–14 |
Student assessmentsDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement student assessments developed with a multistate consortium in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics in the 2014-15 school year. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5971 2013–14 |
Cyber attack or emergencyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6539 2013–14 |
Child abduction statutesClarifies the applicability of child abduction statutes to residential provisions ordered by a court. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6171 2013–14 |
Passenger-only ferry distrctThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6101 2013–14 |
Extended foster careYouth who have an open dependency proceeding upon turning age 18 are eligible for extended foster care services if they are engaged in employment for 80 hours or more per month or if they are not able to engage in any of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6490 2013–14 |
State patrol officersRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6465 2013–14 |
Assistive mobility devicesRevises the definition of "electric personal assistive mobility device," for purposes of motor vehicle provisions, to include a self-balancing device with one wheel. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6475 2013–14 |
Hardship proprty tax waiversAuthorized grounds for waiver of interest and penalties by a county treasurer are expanded. A treasurer may grant a waiver if the tax due notice was not sent to the taxpayer due to error by the U.S. Postal Service. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6447 2013–14 |
Guardians ad litemChanges guardian ad litem provisions regarding: (1) The guardian ad litem program and the court-appointed special advocate program; (2) Recommendations based on mental and physical health or other special circumstances; (3)... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| SB 6354 2013–14 |
Health ben exch/navigatorsNavigators may not request health care information from any person seeking their services. Navigators who receive health care information may not disclose the information and must destroy this information. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6361 2013–14 |
Liquor revolving fundIncreases the distribution percentage of liquor revolving fund revenues to cities and counties. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 5831 2013–14 |
Clay target sales & use exemThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 5848 2013–14 |
Blood, tissue banks/tax exemThe definitions of qualifying blood bank and qualifying blood and tissue bank are expanded to include testing or processing of blood, on behalf of itself or another qualifying blood bank or qualifying blood and tissue bank.... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6190 2013–14 |
Public records act/countiesRevises the definition of "agency" in the public records act to clarify that a local agency includes a county official's office. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6218 2013–14 |
Peace officer certificationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6229 2013–14 |
Good samaritans/EPI pen useA person who uses an epinephrine autoinjector of any brand prescribed by an osteopathic physician or physician during an emergency, and all other persons and entities providing emergency services, are immune from civil... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6142 2013–14 |
Detention standardsModifies provisions relating to detention standards for persons with mental disorders or chemical dependency. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| SB 6044 2013–14 |
Career & tech course equivsOSPI, in consultation with one or more technical working groups, must develop curriculum frameworks for a selected list of CTE courses whose content in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is considered... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6051 2013–14 |
DOT projectsCreates an expedited environmental review and approval process for transportation projects that require preparation of an environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act and requires the department... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |