Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6406 2011–12 |
State's natural resourcesEstablishes Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) fees and exemptions through June 30, 2017. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 1, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| SB 5001 2011–12 |
Unappropriated public landsAddresses the revocation of this state's disclaimer of rights to unappropriated public lands. Takes effect January 1, 2012, upon approval of the voters of the proposed amendment to Article XXVI of the state Constitution. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5002 2011–12 |
Federal property acquisitionAuthorizes acquisition of federal property by eminent domain. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5006 2011–12 |
Drivers' license issuanceRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5007 2011–12 |
Criminal justice agenciesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5008 2011–12 |
Life insuranceAddresses life insurance policies with regard to a physician order for life sustaining treatment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5028 2011–12 |
Triage facilitiesA triage facility is defined as a short-term facility licensed by DOH and certified by DSHS which is designed to assess and stabilize an individual or determine the individual's need for involuntary commitment. A triage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5038 2011–12 |
Vehicle & vessel quick titleThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5043 2011–12 |
Child fatality reviewDSHS is added as an agency that has access to confidential autopsy reports and records. DSHS must conduct a CFR when there is a fatality of a child, suspected to be caused by abuse or neglect, who (1) is in the care of or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5077 2011–12 |
Eminent domain/economic dev.Private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5078 2011–12 |
Condemning real propertyThe municipality may acquire property for community renewal through eminent domain if the property poses an identifiable threat to public health, safety, or welfare by reason of unsanitary, unsafe, or substandard condition of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5100 2011–12 |
Art work expendituresNo public money may be expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities and other halfway houses operated by the Department of Social and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5101 2011–12 |
Synthetic cannabimimeticsSynthetic cannabinoids are a Schedule I controlled substance. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5102 2011–12 |
Assisted living/sex offenderWhen an adult family home or boarding home receives notice from a local law enforcement agency that a person required to register will become a resident of the facility, the facility must provide notice to all current... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5104 2011–12 |
"Guilty & mentally ill" pleaProvides that a person who offers a timely defense of insanity under RCW 10.77.030 (establishing insanity as a defense) may be found guilty and mentally ill at trial under certain circumstances. Allows a person who waives the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5142 2011–12 |
Alternative learning progsProhibits school districts from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in alternative learning experiences (ALE) as being a home-based instruction program. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5178 2011–12 |
Original birth certificatesModifies provisions relating to noncertified copies of original birth certificates after adoption finalization. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5185 2011–12 |
Motorcycle rules/paradesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5280 2011–12 |
Industr. insurance/agreemntsAuthorizes the parties to a claim for benefits to enter into a voluntary settlement agreement at any time with respect to one or more claims for benefits under industrial insurance laws. Requires the department of labor and... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5291 2011–12 |
Recreational fishingDFW must manage the PSRFE Program to maximize benefits to the recreational fishery consistent with available revenue, Fish and Wildlife Commission policies, and the Endangered Species Act. This broader directive replaces many... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5328 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityDSHS may not provide pubic assistance to any applicant who has not provided a SSN that has been verified by DSHS as well as written authorization to annually electronically transmit the applicant's most recent federal income... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |