Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6538 2017–18 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies provisions regarding projects of statewide significance. Provides a business and occupation tax credit and a public utility tax credit for investments in a qualifying project. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6476 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersExempts the following from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers: Where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid concealed pistol license. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6426 2017–18 |
Telecomm. authority/portsAuthorizes any port district in existence as of June 8, 2000, to acquire and operate telecommunications facilities for wholesale telecommunications services outside of their district. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| SB 6272 2017–18 |
Military benefit zone prgAllows sponsoring communities within two miles of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to create Military Benefit Zones (MBZ), to allow for certain financing options for public improvements that meet certain requirements. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6300 2017–18 |
Property tax/line of dutyCreates a lifetime property tax exemption for residences owned by persons whose spouses were killed in the line of duty, either in the military or as a first responder. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6301 2017–18 |
Transit auth. board membersChanges the board of a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) from appointed to elected. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6303 2017–18 |
RTA vehicle valuationRequires a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to establish a motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) market value adjustment program (MVAP). | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 5009 2017–18 |
Economic disruption crimesCreates a special allegation that a prosecuting attorney may allege if an underlying crime was committed to cause economic disruption. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5021 2017–18 |
Military members/pro bonoEstablishes an office for military and veteran legal assistance within the Attorney General’s Office, which may not provide criminal legal assistance. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5029 2017–18 |
No-contact order/traffickingAuthorizes the court to issue a no-contact order limiting the defendant's access to the victim, to weapons, or imposing other pretrial release conditions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5061 2017–18 |
WSPRS/military serviceProvides non-interruptive, or prior, military service credit for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement Systems (WSPRS) Plan 2 to match the provisions of WSPRS Plan 1. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5066 2017–18 |
Zero-based budget reviewsRequires that the Legislature identify 20 percent of non-entitlement programs on which agencies must perform a zero-based budget analysis and submit this analysis with their biennial budget request for the ensuing biennium,... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5136 2017–18 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires public disclosure and clarifies state standards for contracting with electronic product recycling companies. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5139 2017–18 |
Telecom. services/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts to provide retail telecommunications services. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5156 2017–18 |
Motorcycle helmet useAllows persons age 18 or older to operate a motorcycle without a helmet. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5202 2017–18 |
High school assessmentsDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to take the necessary steps to get federal approval for school districts to use the SAT or ACT to meet the federal assessment requirements and the state high school... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5230 2017–18 |
Small business ownersDirects the Attorney General to report to the Legislature with recommended changes to identify, clarify, and harmonize rights and protections, and improve notices of rights, afforded to small business owners selected for... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5232 2017–18 |
Hydroelectric generation/BPAAdds federal incremental hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource under Initiative 937 (I-937). | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5238 2017–18 |
Teaching cursive in schoolsRequires school district board of directors to incorporate curricula to teach cursive writing. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5240 2017–18 |
Excess liquor revenuesRemoves the statutory cap on excess liquor revenues and gradually returns the distributions to cities and counties. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5280 2017–18 |
Law enforcement/hate crimeAdds the perception of the victim's occupation as a law enforcement officer as a prohibited act constituting malicious harassment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5281 2017–18 |
On-site sewage systemsRestricts state Board of Health and local rules related to on-site sewage systems (OSS) from requiring private monitoring contracts to be a condition of OSS use permits, from requiring dedicated easements for certain OSS... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5314 2017–18 |
County treasurersMakes optional a requirement that the county treasurer provide a payment agreement. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5317 2017–18 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeCreates a new Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Sufficient Minimum Balance Account to cover unexpected facility costs; to be replenished annually from the Connecting Washington Account to the amount determined by the Transportation... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5332 2017–18 |
Electrolytic processing taxExtends the electrolytic processing tax exemption by ten years. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |