Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lisa Brown
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5055 2011–12 |
Probate/pers. representativeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5059 2011–12 |
Autism spectrum disordersAll health plans issued by licensed insurance carriers, and self-insured plans offered under the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, must include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5194 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusAfter January 1, 2013, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus, with certain exceptions. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5494 2011–12 |
Plan 3 retirement systemsChanges the default investment option for new members of the Plans 3 of the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, and the School Employees' Retirement System from shares in the common pension... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5665 2011–12 |
Counties/investment projectsThe deferral is authorized in a county containing a CEZ. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5785 2011–12 |
Alaskan way/Seattle seawallRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to reconvene an expert review panel (ERP) for the purpose of updating the work that was completed by the 2006 ERP for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seattle Seawall... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5793 2011–12 |
Civil marriage equalityEnds discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | 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 |
| SB 5807 2011–12 |
Language access servicesFor bilingual services that supplement those provided by DSHS community services office staff, DSHS may only contract with language access providers or with a single coordinating entity that contracts with such providers.... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5852 2011–12 |
TRS and PERS plan 1Eliminates Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 provisions permitting retirees to receive benefits while employed in retirement system-covered positions for up to 1,500 hours... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5925 2011–12 |
Additive transp. fundingAppropriations are made for state and local transportation programs for the 2011-13 biennium. Certain vehicle, driver, and miscellaneous fees collected by the Department of Licensing are adjusted to recover the cost of issuing... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5955 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisLocal governments may adopt ordinances stating that nonprofit patient cooperatives (NPCs) are not prohibited by local ordinance within their jurisdictions. NPCs are nonprofit corporations that distribute cannabis for the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6127 2011–12 |
Voter registr. time periodAny person not registered to vote may participate in an election if the person submits an online application no later than eight days before the day of the election, or registers in person at the county auditor's office, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6128 2011–12 |
Voter registration at age 16A person who is at least 16 and meets all requirements to vote except age may register to vote with the Office of the Secretary of State. This registration is held from entry in the statewide voter registration database until... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6129 2011–12 |
Motor voter registrationApplications for a driver license and a state identicard also serve as an application for voter registration purposes. The voter registration component of the driver license application and the application for a state... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6238 2011–12 |
Aviation biofuels productionDesignates Aviation Biofuels Production Facilities as Projects of Statewide Significance. Aviation biofuels production facilities are added to the definition of project of statewide significance, which makes the biofuel... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6262 2011–12 |
State debt limitationsThe debt advisory council (DAC) is established. The DAC has seven members: the State Treasurer (non-voting), the Director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the secretary of Transportation, and four legislators each... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6375 2011–12 |
Math performance incentivesIt is the intent of the Legislature to implement a program within secondary education that includes performance indicators designed to measure improvement beyond which is minimally required to graduate from high school.... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6510 2011–12 |
Entry fees/sales & use taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption on entry fees for an eligible basketball tournament or an eligible running event operated by a nonprofit organization. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6563 2011–12 |
LEOFF plans 1 and 2 mergerThe LEOFF 2 Board is replaced by a LEOFF Board. Board members occupying plan member positions may be appointed from either LEOFF 1 or LEOFF 2. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6576 2011–12 |
School districts/recordsEach school district must adopt, by August 31, 2012, a policy to charge for the reasonable costs of responding to public records requests. Chargeable costs include the actual classified personnel costs to conduct the search,... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6577 2011–12 |
Retired public employeesFrom September 1, 2012, through August 31, 2015, a subsidy of $250 per month is available for the purchase of health insurance through PEBB by retired members of PERS and TRS who who are ineligible for Medicare. In order to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6587 2011–12 |
Redistricting plan deadlineAdvances the deadline for approval of the redistricting plan. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |