Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6298 2013–14 |
Breastfeeding-friendly WAThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6565 2013–14 |
Dual eligibles pilot projectAddresses the compensation by health care service contractors of nursing and assisted living facilities, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2014 |
| SB 6043 2013–14 |
Resident undergrad tuitionBeginning in the 2015-16 academic year, full-time tuition for resident undergraduate students at four-year and two-year institutions of higher education must not exceed 10 percent of the most current average annual wage... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6084 2013–14 |
Disabled vets & sr. citizensFor a senior citizen or service-connected disabled veteran to qualify for a property tax exemption, the person's combined disposable income must be $40,000 or less to be exempt from excess property taxes and: $35,000 or less... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6539 2013–14 |
Child abduction statutesClarifies the applicability of child abduction statutes to residential provisions ordered by a court. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6090 2013–14 |
DUI provisionsA person may be charged with felony DUI or PC, if the person's criminal record includes three or more, instead of four or more, prior offenses within the applicable time periods. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6414 2013–14 |
Lobbyist reportingRequires certain agencies, lobbyists, and lobbyists' employers to file required reports electronically over the internet as provided by the public disclosure commission. Requires the appropriate ethics boards to define the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| SB 6361 2013–14 |
Liquor revolving fundIncreases the distribution percentage of liquor revolving fund revenues to cities and counties. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6322 2013–14 |
Telecommunications investmntCreating a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Telecommunications Equipment and Machinery. Sales and use taxes do not apply to sales or use of telecommunications machinery and equipment, or to sales or use of tangible personal... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 6323 2013–14 |
Public disclosure commissionTerminates, effective July 31, 2014, the terms of existing public disclosure commission members and requires the commission, beginning August, 1, 2014, to be composed of five members appointed as provided in this act. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 5831 2013–14 |
Clay target sales & use exemThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6190 2013–14 |
Public records act/countiesRevises the definition of "agency" in the public records act to clarify that a local agency includes a county official's office. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6191 2013–14 |
Manslaughter in 2nd degreeThe seriousness level for the crime of manslaughter in the second degree is increased from level 8 to level 10. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6142 2013–14 |
Detention standardsModifies provisions relating to detention standards for persons with mental disorders or chemical dependency. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| SB 6051 2013–14 |
DOT projectsCreates an expedited environmental review and approval process for transportation projects that require preparation of an environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act and requires the department... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6071 2013–14 |
State patrol officer salaryRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 5614 2013–14 |
Family second chancesAOC must develop a method to allow parties to a dissolution proceeding to acknowledge that they have read and understood the handbook, and have the acknowledgement be reflected in the court record. Parties are required to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5636 2013–14 |
Voluntary planning under GMAA county that is obligated by choice to fully plan under GMA is eligible to remove itself from full planning obligations if: the county has a population of 20,000 or fewer inhabitants at some time between January 1, 2010, and... | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5671 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to establish interagency agreements with the department of social and health services, the department of services for the blind, and other state agencies that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5672 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as follows: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5677 2013–14 |
Water mgmt board/MethowAuthority is provided for a member of the existing watershed planning group to petition Ecology to establish a water management board for the Methow River Basin where: community support for the adopted watershed management... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5698 2013–14 |
Disabled LEOFF plan2 membersRequires the retirement allowance of a member who is not eligible for employer-provided medical insurance to include reimbursement for payments made after June 30, 2013, for premiums on medical insurance. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |