Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5086 2011–12 |
Geothermal resourcesGeothermal resources may be reserved by or conveyed to another person. Interests in geothermal resources may be severed from the surface land and reserved or conveyed as a property interest, separate from the land. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5087 2011–12 |
Noxious weed listsAfter the effective date of this section, a plant species may not be added to the state noxious weed list if the SNWCB has knowledge that the plant is being actively cultivated in Washington as a commercial crop, or is derived... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5096 2011–12 |
Western climate initiativeSuspends the state's participation in the western climate initiative. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5112 2011–12 |
Firearm noise suppressorsThe crime of using a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm is amended to exempt the use of a suppressor that is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5146 2011–12 |
Patented & trademarked fruitPublic disclosure exemptions for certain agriculture-related information are revised to provide that information about production, interstate trade, and export of patented or trademarked fruit must be provided upon request to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5166 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicles on highwayThe legislative body of a county with a population of no more than 5000 persons may designate by ordinance a street, road, or highway within its boundaries to be suitable for use by off-road vehicles. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5173 2011–12 |
Restaurant corkage feesDomestic wineries and restaurants licensed to sell beer and/or wine or spirits, or beer and/or wine are permitted to enter into an arrangement to waive a corkage fee. Such an arrangement is not prohibited under the law... | Senator (R-15) | 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 5209 2011–12 |
Water right beneficial useAnnual consumptive quantity means the estimated or actual amount of water diverted pursuant to the water right during the peak year of water use within the most recent 15-year period of beneficial use, reduced by the estimated... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5210 2011–12 |
Water commission/creationCreates the Washington water commission. Transfers certain powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to water resources to the Washington water commission. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5222 2011–12 |
Public port districts/leviesIncreases the maximum time period for an industrial development district levy from six to 20 years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5228 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizing EFSEC to Site Small Alternative Energy Resource Facilities. EFSEC is authorized to issue site permits, using generally established safety standards, for the construction, reconstruction, or enlargement of small... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5235 2011–12 |
Animal health inspectionsExplicit authority is provided to the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to designate when a certificate of veterinary inspection, import health papers, permits, or other transportation documents must designate a destination with... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5240 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseThe Legislature finds that DNA collection, testing, and storage is minimally invasive to privacy. The Legislature also finds that collecting DNA from adults arrested for a violent offense or sex offense is necessary to solve... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5256 2011–12 |
Wine shipmentsA wine shipper's permit is created to allow licensed wine manufacturers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers to ship wine to individuals in Washington who are at least 21 years of age. All shipping... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5257 2011–12 |
Craft wine and wineriesA new license is created called a craft winery license for a winery that does not produce more than 25,000 gallons of wine in the recent year for which it reported production. Wine fermented at a craft winery is not wine or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5258 2011–12 |
Alcohol beverage controlThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5261 2011–12 |
Manuf housing community mgrsA training program for manufactured housing communities is created. Any manager who lives in a manufactured housing community and performs management duties must be trained and possess a certificate of completed training. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5276 2011–12 |
Family & med leave insuranceEliminates the family and medical leave insurance act. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5280 2011–12 |
Industr. insurance/agreemntsAuthorizes the parties to a claim for benefits to enter into a voluntary settlement agreement at any time with respect to one or more claims for benefits under industrial insurance laws. Requires the department of labor and... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5283 2011–12 |
Low-income housing vouchersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5284 2011–12 |
State agency debt collectionRequires state agencies and institutions to: (1) Assign all debts over ninety days past due to a collection agency; and (2) Give preference to businesses that have hired state employees displaced by the act. Requires the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5293 2011–12 |
Columbia Basin project/waterThe total number of acres irrigated by a person under the groundwater right and through the use of the Project's water must not exceed the quantity of water authorized by the federal Bureau of Reclamation and the number of... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5294 2011–12 |
Public records inspectionThose cities, towns, and special purpose districts that customarily do not maintain office hours for a minimum of 30 hours per week are not required to do so. They must post on the agency headquarters or on their website... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |