Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott White
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5274 2011–12 |
Limited serv. pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy centers (centers) are organizations that advertise, offer, or provide, either free or for a fee, pregnancy tests or ultrasounds and information about adoption or abortion. Centers do not provide... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5275 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosures(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the foreclosure fairness act to: (1) Encourage homeowners to use the skills and professional judgment of housing counselors as early as possible in the foreclosure process; (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5297 2011–12 |
Signature gatheringThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5298 2011–12 |
Emergency messaging/statePermits digital outdoor advertising signs visible from the state highway system within incorporated cities and towns under certain circumstances. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5303 2011–12 |
Loans/consumer loan actUnder the Consumer Loan Act, it is clarified that the exemption regarding loans made primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes does not apply to loans that are secured by a lien on the borrower's primary... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5339 2011–12 |
Gas and electrical companiesRequiring the Counsel for the Environment to Participate in WUTC Proceedings. In addition to its duties before EFSEC, the Counsel for the Environment must represent the public's interest in protecting the environment in all... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5362 2011–12 |
PUD's low-income customersAuthorizes public utility districts to request voluntary contributions to help low-income customers pay their water and sewer bills. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5380 2011–12 |
Tobacco productsSales of Flavored, Scented, or Capsular Smokeless Tobacco. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5393 2011–12 |
Dependency systemCA and the supervising agencies must randomly select no less than 10 percent of the caregivers currently providing care (both out of home placements and in-home dependencies) to receive one unannounced face-to-face visit in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5420 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemCounties, cities, towns, and federally-recognized Indian tribes that choose by written resolution to participate, are member jurisdictions (members) of the Intrastate Mutual Aid System (System). Upon receipt by the Military... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5422 2011–12 |
Amateur sports/taxationThe term amusement and recreation services is modified to include entry fee and league fee charges (1) to participate in a team sport or join a club related to an amusement and recreation activity; (2) for the privilege of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5424 2011–12 |
Integrated resource plansRequiring IRPs to Consider Public Policies on Energy. When determining the lowest reasonable cost for resources identified in its IRP, a utility must consider state and federal policies regarding energy, among other factors. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5439 2011–12 |
Oil spillsSpecifies the types of damages a person may be liable for in a civil action to recover damages for an unlawful oil spill. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5441 2011–12 |
County utility tax optionA county may impose an excise tax on a utility for the privilege of engaging in business as a utility. The county may seek voter approval to impose this tax, but is not required to do so. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5456 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5460 2011–12 |
Wrongly imprisoned personsProvides a claims process for persons who have been wrongly convicted and imprisoned. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5462 2011–12 |
Financial aid processThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5465 2011–12 |
Safety net assessmentCommunity residential service businesses are added to the public utility tax at a rate of 5.029 percent. Of the revenue from the tax on community residential services, 80.5 percent is deposited into the new Community... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5490 2011–12 |
Express toll lanes/eastsideThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5507 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAs part of its biennial budget, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to cover the projected state-funded costs of increments for the community and technical college... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5516 2011–12 |
Higher ed equipment/paymentsAllows institutions of higher education to make advance payments for equipment maintenance services to be performed up to 60 months after such payment, rather than the 12-month limit to which all other state agencies are subject. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5524 2011–12 |
Low-income housing/fee exempLocal governments granting impact fee exemptions for low-income housing are not obligated to pay the exempt fees from qualifying public funds. Local governments may only grant impact fee exemptions for low-income housing if... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5532 2011–12 |
State route number 522State Route 522 is recognized as a vital transportation corridor in the Puget Sound Region; containing correctable traffic collisions, and needing safety improvements. The Legislature expresses its intent to fund improvements... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5537 2011–12 |
Campaign contributionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5541 2011–12 |
Transportation connectivityEntities eligible to receive regional mobility grants are expanded to include public institutions of higher education. An exemption is created from locally imposed parking taxes for public institutions of higher education that... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |