Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kirk Pearson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6368 2015–16 |
Academic support pilotA pilot project is established to create after-school learning labs in public middle and junior high schools. Learning lab means an after-school program that provides additional academic support to middle or junior high school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6377 2015–16 |
Parks & rec. commissionModifies Voting Requirements for Certain Land Disposals. The affirmative vote of at least four Commissioners is required to pass any proposition before the Commission. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6384 2015–16 |
Dual purposes of landClarifies that potential dual purposes of land do not reduce the scope of immunity provided by section 2 of this act. Finds that the state supreme court has created a disincentive for recreational facility investments in its... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6392 2015–16 |
Wildlife & rec. acquisitionsRequires the parks and recreation commission, the department of natural resources, the department of enterprise services, and the department of fish and wildlife, when applying for funds for the acquisition of property owned... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6396 2015–16 |
Rule review and expirationRequires that any agency rule must be within the power delegated to the agency as authorized by law, and any rule that conflicts with a statute is void. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6416 2015–16 |
Firefighter license platesThe firefighter memorial special license plates, which would honor firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty, are created. The plate would display a symbol or artwork, approved by the DOL in rule, honoring... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6417 2015–16 |
Commissioned court marshalsRevises the definition of "uniformed personnel," for purposes of public employees' collective bargaining, to include certain commissioned court marshals of city police departments. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6450 2015–16 |
Wildlife damage claim costsAddresses the responsibility of the department of fish and wildlife to pay the full cost of reimbursing third-party damage assessors for their services regarding wildlife damage claims. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6463 2015–16 |
Crime of luringModifies the crime of Luring by requiring the prosecutor to prove that a defendant had the intent to harm the health, safety, or welfare of the minor or person with a developmental disability or to facilitate the commission of... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6489 2015–16 |
Fire suppression volunteersDNR must compile and maintain a list of qualified wildland fire suppression volunteers. To be listed, volunteers must have adequate training and qualifications, often referred to as "red cards" or "blue cards". DNR must share... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6490 2015–16 |
Fire suppression methodologyBy December 31, 2016, DNR must report to the Legislature with the following information: a list of the types of long-term fire retardants, foams, and gels used by DNR; the criteria used in determining when, where, and how to... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6510 2015–16 |
Smoke management planBy December 31, 2017, DNR must update the smoke management plan as follows: Consult with Ecology, other relevant state and federal agencies, and public and private landowners engaged in silvicultural forest burning. Increase... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6511 2015–16 |
Wildfire preventionDNR must identify public and private lands that could threaten vulnerable communities in case of wildfire and: by June 30, 2016: treat all state lands that can be treated by prescribed fire or other simple method; and by... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6542 2015–16 |
Personal info. disclosureRequires a requester, before obtaining records containing the names or nonexempt contact information of employees or volunteers from an agency, to swear under oath that he or she will not use the information to obtain... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6551 2015–16 |
Ag. activity dischargesIf Ecology, based on information provided by a third-party, issues a notice of violation related to discharges from agricultural activity on agricultural land, Ecology must, upon the request of the person receiving the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6567 2015–16 |
State route number 2 trestleThe bill expresses the intent of the Legislature to provide $3 million to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct preliminary environmental, design, and cost estimate work necessary to eventually... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6583 2015–16 |
DOC performance managementRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to develop a performance management plan in accordance with the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Lean management standards. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6584 2015–16 |
Proof of water relianceIf an instream flow rule is invalidated as a result of judicial action, a person who received a building permit for property that was subject to the instream flow rule that was invalidated is not considered to be causing... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5267 2015–16 |
Legislation, testimony onAllows the public to provide commentary on pending legislation through prerecorded videos and written statements to the Senate. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5763 2015–16 |
DFW commissioned officersRequires the bargaining representatives for commissioned officers and sergeants of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to collectively bargain as its own coalition, rather than part of the larger bargaining coalition. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5315 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, OFM, DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 5761 2015–16 |
Industrial/manu. facilitiesAllows a 10-year property tax exemption on the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities that create family living wage jobs in certain areas. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5070 2015–16 |
Domestic violence offendersRequire the Department of Corrections to supervise an offender, regardless of risk classification, if the offender has a conviction for a domestic violence felony offense where domestic violence was plead and proven. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5785 2015–16 |
St. officers official dutiesChanges the definition in the Ethics in Public Employment Act of official duties related to a state elected officer. | Senator (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2015 |