Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Nick Harper
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6033 2011–12 |
Death of adult child/remainsWhen surviving parents have the authority to control the disposition of the remains of their child who has reached the age of majority, they may do so cooperatively. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6043 2011–12 |
Memorial markersNo cemetery district may sell monuments, headstones, tombstones, or any other memorial markers if a private retailer or wholesaler of these products is located within 50 miles of the boundary of the cemetery district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6052 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6062 2011–12 |
Motorcycle definitionsThe definition of motorcycle is amended to include a motor vehicle that is originally designed to travel on two wheels, but is modified using a conversion kit that adds two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6067 2011–12 |
Court fines, penalties, etc.District and municipal courts must not suspend any fees, fines, or assessments imposed, which pertain to the following: public safety and education assessments; emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6069 2011–12 |
Electronic transactionsUETA is created which applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a state law transaction but not a federal law transaction. An electronic record is a record created, generated, sent, communicated,... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6070 2011–12 |
Recording deeds of trustA stakeholder group comprised of homeowner advocates, lenders and their servicers, representatives of county governments, and representatives of electronic registry systems are to convene to discuss the issue of recording... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6072 2011–12 |
Protection of public policyA cause of action, separate from the common law tort of wrongful discharge, is created to protect employees or independent contractors from materially adverse actions in retaliation for conduct that promotes local, state, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6075 2011–12 |
Vehicle owner informationLimits the information that the Department of Licensing (DOL) may provide to the vehicle owner when the owner's information is requested by an attorney or private investigator to the fact that the DOL has disclosed the owner's... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6078 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementRequires the state's natural resources agencies to cooperatively identify, analyze, and implement measures to maximize administration efficiency and share resources. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6107 2011–12 |
Medicaid managed careThe Health Care Authority contracts for Medical Assistance (commonly referred to as Medicaid) managed care services must include a requirement that any patient with five or more prescriptions be placed in an automatic review... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6117 2011–12 |
Academic performance auditsRequires academic performance audits to include an examination of: (1) The level of student participation in school activities and extracurricular activities; and (2) The level of social emotional learning provided. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6118 2011–12 |
Highly capable studentsQEC's recommendations for the highly capable student program are enacted. A highly capable student is defined as a student who performs or shows potential to perform at significantly advanced levels when compared to others of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6119 2011–12 |
Career pathways actThe goal of increasing the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket is adopted. Increasing the number of secondary and postsecondary program graduates in the state, especially in fields with high... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6120 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning July 1, 2013. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6151 2011–12 |
Consumer cooperativesA consumer cooperative must give notice to its members of the place, day, and hour of its annual meeting not less than ten nor more than 120 days before the date of the meeting. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6164 2011–12 |
Higher ed students/militaryA member of the Washington National Guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of 30 days or less to either active or inactive state or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6170 2011–12 |
Working waterfront redevelEstablishes a permit review and approval process for qualifying redevelopment and restoration projects located on or adjacent to certain marine shorelines. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6185 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyHealth insurance plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section that provide coverage for maternity care or services, must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6196 2011–12 |
Private labels/wineries, etcBreweries and microbreweries are permitted to identify the producer of their beer on private labels authorized under current law. This is not considered to be advancing or receiving monies or monies worth. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6213 2011–12 |
Domestic partnership recordsIf notified by an address confidentiality program participant, the secretary will not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of such a participant contained in the state-registered domestic partnership... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6222 2011–12 |
New hire/support registryAll employers doing business in the state are required to report to the Washington State Support Registry when the business hires a person for employment and the person: has not previously been employed by the employer; or was... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6230 2011–12 |
Social purpose corporationsA social purpose corporation is established under WBCA. A social purpose corporation, while subject to all provisions applicable to other corporations, must be organized to promote a general social purpose, that is, it must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6241 2011–12 |
Prescription drug benefitsHealth insurance coverage offered or renewed on or after January 1, 2013, that provide coverage for prescription drugs must provide a single limit on out-of-pocket expenses in all the health plans. All out-of-pocket expenses... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6248 2011–12 |
Nonresident vesselsModifies provisions relating to nonresident vessel permits and taxation. Expires July 1, 2015. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |