Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Padden
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5209 2015–16 |
Ag crop protection products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Exempts from hazardous substance taxes, possession of a hazardous substance that is solely for use by a farmer or certified applicator as an agricultural crop protection product and... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5225 2015–16 |
Sexual assault exam kitsCreates a work group to study the issue of untested sexual assault examination kits and make recommendations relating to reducing the number of untested sexual assault kits in the state. Expires June 30, 2017. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5228 2015–16 |
I-90 max. rural county speedThe maximum speed limit for Interstate 90 in a rural county is set at 75 miles per hour. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5232 2015–16 |
Indigent defenseThe local courts must determine if a defendant is either indigent or indigent and able to contribute to defense costs based on the defendant's financial information. The defendant provides financial information in a sworn... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5277 2015–16 |
Patronizing a prostituteIncreases Patronizing a Prostitute from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5289 2015–16 |
Abortion, notifying parentsA person must not perform an abortion upon a pregnant minor unless that person has given at least 48 hours' actual notice to one parent or the legal guardian of the pregnant minor. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5329 2015–16 |
Public employee bargainingThe provision exempting collective bargaining sessions with unions involving contract negotiations from the Open Public Meetings Act is removed, and language is added providing that collective bargaining sessions with unions... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5330 2015–16 |
Stage II gas vapor controlDirects the Department of Ecology to submit an analysis and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2015, regarding Stage II gasoline vapor recovery system requirements under the state Clean Air Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5339 2015–16 |
Small businesses B&O tax defAn exemption from the B&O tax is created for new businesses. A new business is exempt from the B&O tax for the first 12 months of operation unless the business has fewer than 25 employment positions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5342 2015–16 |
Human traffickingDefines "human trafficking" and other terms for purposes of disclosures to foreign workers. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5363 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develExplicitly states that 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. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5364 2015–16 |
Jnt. admin rules review commThe filing of a petition for review of a rule or policy triggers a stay of implementation, enforcement, or changes to the relevant rule or policy until the conclusion of the rules review process. | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5366 2015–16 |
Ecology policies enforcementAfter July 1, 2015, the Department of Ecology may not enforce any policy unless the policy has been adopted under the APA and ratified by the Legislature. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5368 2015–16 |
Adminstrative rules & policyAfter July 1, 2015, a state agency may not enforce a rule or policy until it has been adopted under the APA, codified in the state's administrative code, and ratified by an act of the Legislature. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5371 2015–16 |
Agency declaratory ordersAn agency is prohibited from issuing a declaratory order that would substantially prejudice the rights of a necessary party who does not consent in writing to the declaratory order process only if they are not named as a party... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5372 2015–16 |
Fish and wildlife policiesEstablishes a Process Prior to Rule Enforcement. After July 1, 2015, DFW may not enforce a rule until it has been adopted under the APA, codified in the state's administrative code, and ratified by an act of the Legislature. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5374 2015–16 |
Law interpretation, judicialThe court must make its own determination when interpreting laws and other writings without deference to agency interpretation. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5410 2015–16 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesThe disability rating to be eligible for a Disabled Veteran license plate is reduced from 100 percent to 50 percent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5427 2015–16 |
Highway-related constructionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for highway construction, maintenance, or improvement of facilities owned by the state, when the purchase is made with money acquired by the department of transportation from indebtedness. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5499 2015–16 |
Nefarious drone enterpriseCreates a 12-month sentencing enhancement that must be added to a sentence of a criminal defendant who was proven to have used an unmanned aerial vehicle to facilitate or commit any crime. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5500 2015–16 |
Firearms at schools/officersAny law enforcement officer who retired from a agency within Washington and who is permitted to carry a concealed pistol may possess or carry a firearm or dangerous weapon at or on school facilities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5502 2015–16 |
Intimate images/distributingA person whose intimate images are distributed without authorization has the right to take legal action against the person who made the intimate images available to others. The exposed person may sue for damages and may also... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5503 2015–16 |
Habitual property offendersA prosecutor may file a special allegation to increase an offender's standard felony sentencing range if the offender is a habitual property offender. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5514 2015–16 |
Minimum wage and OT compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime, if the employer establishes that the employer acted in good faith conformity with and reliance on the following: a rule related... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5523 2015–16 |
Process servers' SSN'sSocial security numbers on process server registration forms are confidential and exempt from public disclosure except as required by federal law. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |