Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Ranker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6139 2011–12 |
Large wild carnivoresDefines Terms . The following terms are defined: building, food, intentional feeding, negligent feeding, and large wild carnivore. Additionally, gray wolves are added to the definition of big game. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6144 2011–12 |
Wildfire protection by DNRDNR may provide fire-related on nonforested public lands managed either by DNR or other state agencies. These services can include fire detection, prevention, presuppression, or fire suppression. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6164 2011–12 |
Higher ed students/militaryA member of the Washington National Guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of 30 days or less to either active or inactive state or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6165 2011–12 |
Conserv futures taxing distsAuthorizes the creation of conservation futures taxing districts within the boundaries of a county. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6168 2011–12 |
Renewable energy facilitiesRequiring Commerce to Develop Guidance on Renewable Energy Facilities in Coastal and Marine Waters by December 31, 2012. The requirement that Commerce adopt guidance on the siting and operation of renewable energy facilities... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6169 2011–12 |
Coastal solutions councilThe Washington Coastal Solutions Council (Council). The Council is established in the Office of the Governor. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6170 2011–12 |
Working waterfront redevelEstablishes a permit review and approval process for qualifying redevelopment and restoration projects located on or adjacent to certain marine shorelines. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6177 2011–12 |
Certificated employee evalsTeacher and Principal Evaluation Systems. The following labels are established for the four levels of the teacher and principal rating systems: Level 1: Unsatisfactory. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6185 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyHealth insurance plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section that provide coverage for maternity care or services, must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6188 2011–12 |
Local shoreline master prog.Circumstances When the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Applies Are Clarified. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6195 2011–12 |
Encumbered st. forest landsThe Board is given the discretionary authority to create a state forest land pool (land pool) to be managed by the Department for the benefit of counties that have a population of 25,000 or fewer and that have existing state... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6211 2011–12 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupCreates the Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6220 2011–12 |
Undergr. utility damage actThe effective date of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act is modified to allow the following activities to occur prior to the January 1, 2013 effective date: the UTC may enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6225 2011–12 |
Nat. resource investigatorsMakes the department of natural resources a general authority Washington law enforcement agency. | Adam Kline (D-37) | 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 6243 2011–12 |
Being under the influenceModifies provisions relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug with a child under the age of sixteen in the vehicle. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6245 2011–12 |
Unlawful ferry conductThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6264 2011–12 |
Center for marine innovationCreates the Center for Marine Innovation (Center). The Center is established for the stated purposes of promoting innovation in and education involving the development, design, manufacturing, and repair and refit of marine:... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6285 2011–12 |
Geothermal resourcesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6333 2011–12 |
Restraints, use on juvenilesIf a court orders a child or juvenile to be placed in or remain in detention, and the child or juvenile is to appear in court for a hearing, restraints may not be placed on the child or juvenile during the court appearance or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6341 2011–12 |
Discarded carpet recyclingA producer of carpet – a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes carpet – in the state must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (CSO) by January 1, 2013. CSOs must implement programs... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6353 2011–12 |
Elec transmission facilitiesAn applicant may choose EFSEC to site any transmission facility 115kV or greater. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6380 2011–12 |
Electric vehicle chargingRequires signage at electric vehicle charging stations. Imposes a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for illegally parking in a charging station. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6392 2011–12 |
Farm internship programRe-authorizes the farm internship pilot project until 2017, and allows participation by small farms in King, Whatcom, Kitsap, Pierce, Jefferson, Spokane, Yakima, Chelan, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, and Thurston... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6396 2011–12 |
Energy independence actExpanding the Definition of Eligible Renewable Resource. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |