Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Doug Ericksen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5431 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5432 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric powerThe definition of load is changed in I-937. When calculating its load, a qualifying utility does not include electricity from a hydroelectric facility located in the Pacific Northwest that it delivered to its retail customers... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5448 2013–14 |
Utility purchasesRevises the energy independence act to narrow the requirement that utilities purchase electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5469 2013–14 |
Biological product prescripsAddresses prescriptions for biological products and interchangeable biosimilar products. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5513 2013–14 |
Off-road vehiclesIncreases opportunities for safe, legal, and environmentally acceptable motorized recreation. Generates funds for use in maintenance, signage, education, and enforcement of motorized recreation opportunities. Stimulates rural... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5539 2013–14 |
Direct practice providersAddresses the provision of prescription drugs by direct practice providers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5545 2013–14 |
Working waterfront redevelMarine Areas Redevelopment and Restoration Project (MARRP). | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5555 2013–14 |
Space heatingAdding New Technologies and Measures to the Energy Freedom Program. The use of renewable energy improvements to heat buildings is added as an innovative energy technology eligible for assistance under the Energy Freedom Program. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5647 2013–14 |
Revenue dept. determinationsCode provisions relating to designation of written determinations as precedent, and the establishment of criteria for such designation, are removed. The Director must publish all determinations within 90 days of finalization. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5664 2013–14 |
Impact fee paymentCounties, cities, and towns that collect impact fees must adopt a system for the collection of impact fees from applicants for residential building permits issued for a lot or unit created by a subdivision, short subdivision,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5675 2013–14 |
Industrial insuranceCreates an efficient and cost-effective industrial insurance system for the benefit of employers and employees by introducing competition into the system through a choice of insurance carriers from whom employers may purchase... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5690 2013–14 |
Local govt fiscal conditionsCreates the local government fiscal health commission to allow state and local governments to work collaboratively to identify and respond to financial problems encountered by local governments. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5703 2013–14 |
State liquor revenuesChanges distribution requirements from the liquor excise tax fund and the liquor revolving fund. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5740 2013–14 |
Nonprofit religious orgsAddresses property tax exemptions for property owned by nonprofit religious organizations. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5769 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generationHydroelectricity from a project with a generating capacity of 30 megawatts or less is added as an eligible renewable resource under I-937 if it meets the following criteria: (a) the project commenced operation after 2008; (b)... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5813 2013–14 |
Youth programs/ag fairsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5845 2013–14 |
Attorney compensationEstablishes the professional compensation parity act. Requires attorneys and law firms to charge an indigent person a fee for services that is based upon a sliding fee schedule for determination of discounts from charges for... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5867 2013–14 |
State supreme court judgesFinds that: (1) The state Constitution provides that there shall be five supreme court judges; and (2) The legislature has seen fit by statute to add four additional justices to that august body. Requires existing judges of... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5890 2013–14 |
Vehicle titling and registr.The requirement to periodically replace license plates is removed. However, a license plate must be replaced at the time a vehicle changes ownership, at which time vehicle registration expires as well. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5907 2013–14 |
State recreational landsRequires the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Ensure no net loss of public recreational opportunities on department-managed lands; and (2) Open, reopen, or provide additional... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5911 2013–14 |
Telecommunications tx parityAddresses telecommunications tax parity. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5918 2013–14 |
Medicaid waiver/benefit exchRequires the state health care authority to apply to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services for a waiver to authorize the state to enroll certain individuals in the Washington health benefit... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5919 2013–14 |
Waiver/benefit exchangesRequires the Washington health benefit exchange, in collaboration with the office of the insurance commissioner, to apply to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services for a waiver to authorize... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5982 2013–14 |
K-12 instructional timeThe Legislature intends to preserve instructional time offered to students in all grades K-12 by limiting the number of late start and early release days occurring during the minimum required 180-day school calendar. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5983 2013–14 |
Wells/gr mgmt hearings brdsLimits the growth management hearings boards authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of withdrawal of public groundwater exempt from certain permit requirements. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |