Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6303 2013–14 |
Withdrawal of candidacyIf an incumbent officeholder who has filed for re-election withdraws their declaration of candidacy, the filing period for that office is extended 72 hours after the close of business on the last day for candidates to withdraw... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6197 2013–14 |
Telecommunications consumersRequires a person who provides a telecommunications service to provide pro rata credits to customers for service outages when the service is not available for a total of four hours or more in a monthly billing cycle. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | 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 6147 2013–14 |
Unit owners' associationsAfter one reserve study has been conducted by a reserve study professional for an association, the association is exempt from the reserve study requirements if: the association has fewer than 50 units; the units are limited to... | Senator (R-15) | 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 6066 2013–14 |
Firearm rights restorationWhen a court vacates a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor record of domestic violence, the state may not use the vacated conviction in a later criminal prosecution unless the conviction was for: (1) violating the provisions of a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6070 2013–14 |
Gen. st. revenue computationAligns the computation of general state revenues with Article VIII, section 1 of the state Constitution. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6117 2013–14 |
Storm water control ratesThe rate that local government utilities may charge WSDOT for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities under certain conditions is revised to 100 percent of the rate for comparable real... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6118 2013–14 |
Foreign lawsA court or other authority may not enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate any right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 5000 2013–14 |
Aeronautic safetyRequires certain temporary or permanent guyed towers to be lighted, marked, and painted or otherwise constructed to be visible in clear air during daylight hours from a distance of not less than two thousand feet. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5001 2013–14 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardAll GMHB members must be confirmed by the Senate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5006 2013–14 |
Water company ratesAllowing Water Companies to Adjust Their Charges Up to 3 Percent Without UTC Hearings. An additional process for adjusting the charges of regulated water companies is created. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5055 2013–14 |
State archivistThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5057 2013–14 |
Land acquired w/public fundsProhibits Private, Nonprofit Organizations From Restricting Recreational Access to Certain Lands Acquired With State Resources . A private, nonprofit organization may not restrict public access to real property for public... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5079 2013–14 |
Livestock damage by wolvesEstablishes a General Fund-Based Funding Mechanism for Livestock Damage Caused by Wolves. A specific mechanism for providing compensation for livestock damage caused by wolves is established. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5085 2013–14 |
High capacity transportationProhibits a proposing transit agency from devoting any time or resources to the further development of a high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan if the proposal is rejected by the voters. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5090 2013–14 |
Light rail extensionProhibits the department of transportation from expending funds on the design or construction of any project that replaces the bridges on Interstate 5 between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and includes light rail. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5091 2013–14 |
Taxpayer savings accountProvides an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. Creates the taxpayer savings account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5094 2013–14 |
Sex offender notificationRequires a sheriff, upon receiving notice from a registered sex offender that the offender will be attending or employed by a school or institution of higher education, to promptly notify the school district and principal or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5122 2013–14 |
Safety at state hospitalsBy December 1, 2013, DSHS must develop a plan to enhance the safety of state hospital patients and staff and share the plan with the Governor and Legislature. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5131 2013–14 |
Laboratory equipmentA donor is authorized to receive a credit against the state's B&O tax for a donation of modern laboratory equipment useful in one or more technology-related fields at a community or technical college, vocational skill center,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5133 2013–14 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardGMHB members who are admitted to practice law must be engaged in the legal profession with a focus on land use at the time of their appointment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5134 2013–14 |
Homeowners' associationsAn HOA with fewer than 50 units or homes may, by a majority vote of its members, elect to have the board update the reserve study annually after the association has had one reserve study conducted by a reserve study professional. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5137 2013–14 |
DFW license suspensionsIf a person engages in any activity licensed by DFW while the person's privileges are suspended due to the nonpayment of child support, it will result in a two-year suspension of privileges if violating a suspension in the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5164 2013–14 |
Farm vehiclesA farm exempt decal is replaced with a farm exempt license plate. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |