Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Braun
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6075 2015–16 |
Crude oil pipelinesRequires the energy facility site evaluation council to: (1) Study matters relating to the siting and construction of pipelines for transporting crude oil and related products in this state; and (2) Consult with the department... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6076 2015–16 |
Garnishing public pensionsFor felonies committed after July 1, 2015, if the felony was the result of misconduct associated with the person's service as a public employee, up to 50 percent of the monthly retirement benefit can be garnished for the costs... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6077 2015–16 |
Forfeiting public pensionsIf a felony crime is committed in the course of public employment by a public official or employee after the effective date of the act, the person's membership in a state retirement plan is terminated and any retirement... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6079 2015–16 |
Basic education fundingDeclares an intent to: (1) Enable parents to determine which school best meets their child's educational needs; (2) Empower parents to be able to send their child to their school of choice; (3) Provide the legislature... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6081 2015–16 |
Labor and industries ombudsOmbuds for Employers. The ombuds for employers is created in the Department of Commerce (Commerce). | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6088 2015–16 |
K-12 education enhancementsLegislative intent is provided to continue making changes to the program of basic education in areas where emerging research and evidence demonstrate that better and more efficient strategies are available to increase student outcomes. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6095 2015–16 |
Higher ed enrollment fundingDeclares that: (1) The policy of the state is to improve the access to, and the quality of, the postsecondary educational system; and (2) The budgetary policy of the state is to provide a level of fiscal commitment to the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6098 2015–16 |
Financial feasibilityThe term "feasible financially for the state" means the total general fund and related fund cost of the CBAs does not exceed the amount of available fiscal resources remaining after projected maintenance level as measured... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6109 2015–16 |
Basic educ reqs complianceAll Staff. A comparable wage analysis must be conducted every six years by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) with the intent to ensure that K–12 salaries keep pace with the wages of comparable occupations. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6116 2015–16 |
Edu employees during strikeFunds appropriated for teacher compensation, including salary and fringe benefits, cannot be expended during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. School districts may require a signed statement from a... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6126 2015–16 |
Collective bargainingThe provision exempting collective bargaining sessions with unions involving contract negotiations from the OPMA is removed. Language is added to all the collective bargaining chapters, requiring collective bargaining sessions... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6141 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUA school of medicine at WSU will be known as the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6186 2015–16 |
Fee restrictionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6217 2015–16 |
Nuclear power/EPA power planThe Legislature finds that in the CPP, the EPA determined that (1) electricity generation for new nuclear generating capacity can replace fossil fuel-fired generation, and (2) incremental zero-emitting generation from new or... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6218 2015–16 |
Clean energy education prg.The Clean Energy Program (Program) is established and will be administered by the director of the WSU Extension Energy Program (Director). | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6221 2015–16 |
Reg. processes & assistanceThe Department must develop business assistance materials to provide information about Washington's business and regulatory requirements and efforts to streamline government regulations. Business assistance efforts must be... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6222 2015–16 |
One-stop portal/businessesThe OCIO must provide a plan to the economic development committees of the Legislature for implementing a one-stop integrated system for business interactions with government by November 30, 2016. The plan must include how the... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6223 2015–16 |
Regulatory agency coord.The ORA must develop a long-term strategy for identifying and prioritizing multiagency regulatory processes that can be streamlined through better coordination. The strategy must be based on industry needs developed in... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6224 2015–16 |
Energy site eval. councilTimelines for applying for EFSEC certification are established for expedited processes and reduced for steps in the general application review and approval process. Informational public hearings must be conducted within 30... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6225 2015–16 |
Carbon sequestrationRequires the state to encourage carbon sequestration to guide development and implementation of the state's energy strategy and to meet certain goals. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6226 2015–16 |
International Plumbing CodeAs an alternative to the current statutorily adopted plumbing code, the state adopts the International Plumbing Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. Four sections of this code are not adopted, including... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6232 2015–16 |
Civics ed. & campaign comp.The B&O tax deduction does not apply to donations or contributions received by a candidate, political committee, caucus political committee or bona fide political party; or any other person having the expectation of receiving... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6250 2015–16 |
Fire department employeesEmployees of fire protection districts and municipal fire departments are authorized to volunteer for, or obtain part-time or on-call employment with, other public fire departments so long as it does not conflict with the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6255 2015–16 |
Judge impartialityThe commission must discipline judges who fail to disqualify themselves in any proceeding where their impartiality is questioned because: (1) the judge knows or learns, in a timely motion, that a party, party's lawyer, or the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6291 2015–16 |
Weighted GPAsEstablishes a Legislative task force on weighted grade point average systems that consists of four legislators and 10 nonvoting members representing specified education-related organizations. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |