Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fain
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6432 2015–16 |
Student mental healthEach ESD must develop and maintain the capacity to serve as a convener, trainer, and mentor for educators, administrators, and other school district staff on social and emotional learning. An ESD may demonstrate capacity by... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6454 2015–16 |
Airplane repair taxesPayment by an eligible airplane maintenance repair operator for the construction of a new building is exempt from sales tax. An eligible airplane maintenance repair operator is a person classified by the FAA as a FAR Part 145... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6462 2015–16 |
Leasehold excise tax creditA credit is allowed against the leasehold excise tax for leasehold interests in real property owned by the University of Washington or Washington State University where the leasehold excise tax exceeds the property tax that... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6467 2015–16 |
Pharmacists/contraception(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Allows the prescription and dispensing of contraceptive patches, contraceptive rings, and oral contraceptives by a pharmacist. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6474 2015–16 |
Higher ed. plans for votingRequires the institutions of higher education to each adopt a plan, in consultation with the recognized student government of the institution, to increase student voter registration and voting in elections. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6483 2015–16 |
Dev. disability comm. acct.Directs half of the sale proceeds, any lease revenue, and any timber sale revenue of a Residential Habilitation Center, owned by the Department of Social and Health Services, into the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6484 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, when funded, to create and operate a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. Requires local law enforcement agencies, a sheriff and his or her deputies,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6561 2015–16 |
Sex crimes statute of limit.Allows the following offenses to be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Rape in the first degree; (2) Rape of a child in the first degree; (3) Child molestation in the first degree; (4) Sexual misconduct with a... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6586 2015–16 |
Newborn safe surrender info.DSHS must collect and compile information regarding: (1) the number and medical condition of newborns transferred under the Safety of Newborn Children Act; and (2) the number and medical condition of newborns abandoned within... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6591 2015–16 |
Nonresident CDLsThe definition of "drive" is amended to remove the requirement that the road be open to the general public for vehicular traffic. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6594 2015–16 |
Driver's license reqs.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6595 2015–16 |
Driver regulation programsBy December 31, 2016, the DOL must to work with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and other traffic safety stakeholders to develop a driver improvement course for habitual traffic offenders nearing... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6629 2015–16 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption for tampons, sanitary napkins, or other similar items used for feminine hygiene. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6648 2015–16 |
Dental benefit coverageProhibits health benefit plans, health care service contractors, and health carriers that offer dental benefits from denying or limiting coverage based on an individual's oral health condition. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6651 2015–16 |
Wage sex discriminationUpdates the existing state equal pay act so it reflects the equal status of all workers in the state. Makes an appropriation to the joint legislative audit and review committee so it can review public agency pay schedules to... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6653 2015–16 |
Emerg. vehicles, toll exemptRequires the transportation commission to: (1) For toll bridges under chapter 47.46 RCW, provide an exemption from all toll charges for authorized emergency vehicles; and (2) Provide an exemption from all tolled facilities for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6655 2015–16 |
Wage sex discriminationUpdates the existing state equal pay act so it reflects the equal status of all workers in the state. Makes an appropriation to the joint legislative audit and review committee so it can review public agency pay schedules to... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6670 2015–16 |
Schools/not-common publ T.O.The bill was introduced by title only. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5106 2015–16 |
Webcam unauthorized accessCreates civil liability against any person who gains unauthorized access to another person's webcam. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5987 2015–16 |
Transportation revenueIncreases motor fuel taxes by 7 cents in the first year and 4.9 cents in the second year. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |
| SB 5988 2015–16 |
Additive trans fundingProvides appropriation authority of $508 million, corresponding to increased transportation revenues provided by 2ESSB 5987 for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium, to state transportation agencies and programs for various... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 43, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |
| SB 5989 2015–16 |
Transportation funding bondsAuthorizes the issuance of up to $5.3 billion of general obligation bonds for state transportation projects identified as Connecting Washington projects. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 15, 2015 |