Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5552 2011–12 |
Protection orders/workplaceUnlawful harassment includes willful conduct towards a specific person or an employer which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to that person or employer and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. An... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5572 2011–12 |
Running start programAn institution of higher education may establish policies that limit the number of Running Start students accepted for enrollment or in a specific program of study. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5582 2011–12 |
Workers' compensationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5583 2011–12 |
Voc rehab subcommitteeAn injured worker who has suffered the loss, or complete use of, two major limbs or eyesight may receive vocational services if the services will substantially improve the worker's quality of life or ability to function in an... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5593 2011–12 |
Tanning facilitiesLicensure of Tanning Facilities. All tanning facilities in the state must be licensed by the Department of Health (DOH). | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5599 2011–12 |
Contractor misclassificationIt is a violation under the Registration of Contractors Act if the contractor engages more than two independent contractors to work on a single job site who are working on the same task, brings no workers to the job site who... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5604 2011–12 |
Clean water jobsDOE is directed to collect a fee on petroleum products to offset the costs to local jurisdictions of managing storm water runoff. Fee revenue is deposited into the Storm Water Pollution Account and is directed toward projects... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5606 2011–12 |
Uniformed personnelThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5608 2011–12 |
Student veterans/higher edWestern Washington University (WWU) coordinates and participates with Olympic College, Everett Community College, Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Northwest Indian College to... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5609 2011–12 |
Health care financingCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Abolishes the health care authority and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington health... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5610 2011–12 |
Board on geographic namesThe BGN is re-established as a constituted board of the Board of Natural Resources. The duties of the BGN are the same as those authorized in 1983. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5637 2011–12 |
Internship opportunitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5640 2011–12 |
Health technology assessmentChanges the composition of the health technology clinical committee. Requires the administrator of the state health care authority to provide certain opportunities for public comment with regard to the health technology... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5642 2011–12 |
Applied behavior analysisApplied behavior analysis services are added to the list of services that the department may provide to persons receiving services for developmental disabilities. The services may be provided by a state or nationally certified... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5653 2011–12 |
State food purchasing policyRequires the department of general administration, in consultation with the department of health, to: (1) Adopt a model food purchasing policy for all agencies to establish standards for certain food; and (2) Assist agencies... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5663 2011–12 |
Concurrent jurisdictionState and federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction over any suit or action brought against the surety or sureties of the performance and payment bond to recover for work done or materials furnished, including any suit or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5687 2011–12 |
Office of Native educationAn Indian Education Division (Division) is created within OSPI. The Superintendent must appoint an assistant superintendent for the Division. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5724 2011–12 |
Music Matters license platesCreates music matters special license plates. Requires the department of licensing to collect fees for the special license plates. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5745 2011–12 |
Local govt infrastructureA credit enhancement program for local infrastructure in the form of contingent loan agreements is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5753 2011–12 |
Penalties for violationsThird-party administrator and claims management entity are defined in industrial insurance statutes. The reasons for which L&I, or a person entitled to compensation under a final order, may institute proceedings against a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5754 2011–12 |
Tax data publicationPublication of the statistics of any number of taxpayers in a classification does not violate the excise and property tax Secrecy Clause as long as the publication makes no identification of particular tax information other... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5759 2011–12 |
Animal disease traceabilityAuthority is provided for the department to recover costs associated with purchasing, printing, and distributing official individual livestock identification devices or methods. The department may adopt rules for providing... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5786 2011–12 |
Local retail sales & use taxRequires a county, upon request by certain parties, to submit an authorizing proposition to the county voters fixing and imposing local retail sales and use taxes the proceeds of which must be used for parks and recreation,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5789 2011–12 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. An abusive work environment is one in which abusive conduct causes physical or psychological harm to the employee. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5795 2011–12 |
Higher ed child care grantsFor fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, $250,000 of unclaimed prize money must be deposited in the four-year Student Child Care in Higher Education Account. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |