Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5282 2013–14 |
Involuntary commitment infoRequires the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to develop a proposal for the consolidation of statewide involuntary commitment data. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5095 2013–14 |
Motor vehicle operationAllows drivers to provide proof of insurance and the vehicle's registration certificate in an electronic format. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| SB 5161 2013–14 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes widows or widowers, biological parents, adoptive parents, stepparents, adults in loco parentis or foster parents, biological children, or adopted children of United States Armed Forces members who died while in... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5316 2013–14 |
Interviews/third personRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to adopt a model policy addressing protocols when a child welfare interview is conducted on school premises. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5624 2013–14 |
STEM or career and tech edExpands the duties of the Washington director for math, science, and technology to include working with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop high-demand applied baccalaureate programs that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5114 2013–14 |
K-12 campus accessRequires that school districts provide official recruiting representatives of the Job Corps, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps with access to campuses and student information that is equal to what is given to postsecondary... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5212 2013–14 |
State horse park authorityExpands the Horse Park Authority board of directors from seven to 11 members. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5001 2011–12 |
Unappropriated public landsAddresses the revocation of this state's disclaimer of rights to unappropriated public lands. Takes effect January 1, 2012, upon approval of the voters of the proposed amendment to Article XXVI of the state Constitution. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5002 2011–12 |
Federal property acquisitionAuthorizes acquisition of federal property by eminent domain. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5006 2011–12 |
Drivers' license issuanceRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5007 2011–12 |
Criminal justice agenciesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5024 2011–12 |
Correctional inmate claimsThe court must deny the request of a person serving a criminal sentence in a federal, state, local, or privately operated correctional facility who seeks leave to file a lawsuit in any state court at public expense if that... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5062 2011–12 |
Public record disputesWhen a person (requester) is denied an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record before filing an action in superior court, the requestor has the voluntary option first to present a public records claim to the agency. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5077 2011–12 |
Eminent domain/economic dev.Private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5078 2011–12 |
Condemning real propertyThe municipality may acquire property for community renewal through eminent domain if the property poses an identifiable threat to public health, safety, or welfare by reason of unsanitary, unsafe, or substandard condition of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5125 2011–12 |
Absentee ballotsTabulation of absentee ballots may begin at 8 a.m. on the Monday immediately before the day of the primary or election. Results must be kept secret until after 8 p.m. on the day of the election. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5148 2011–12 |
Public health care/waiver(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Makes changes necessary to implement a waiver to receive federal assistance for certain state-purchased public health care programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5185 2011–12 |
Motorcycle rules/paradesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5191 2011–12 |
Education system flexibilityThe following laws in Title 28A RCW are repealed, suspended until July 1, 2013, or amended. The following laws are each repealed: SPI must provide information about the immunization program. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5315 2011–12 |
Doctorates/branch campusesSubject to HECB approval, UW and WSU are authorized to develop doctoral degree programs at their branch campuses. The HECB will use their assessment process to determine whether the proposed doctoral level programs are needed... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5333 2011–12 |
Lawful presence/driver's licRequires verification of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for all persons renewing or applying for their driver's license, driver's instruction permit, agricultural driving permit, identicard, or any other... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5335 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |