Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Braun
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5716 2013–14 |
Capital budget transparencyBudget documents that accompany capital budget bills must summarize proposed capital spending by legislative district. The information must show legislative district amounts for the total capital projects, competitive loan... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5717 2013–14 |
Competitive contractingIf approval for services and activities related to the operation and management of the State Data Center is granted by TSB, DES is exempt from the requirements for competitive contracting. TSB may approve contracting for other... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5726 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveA local jurisdiction such as a city, town, code city, or county cannot require an employer to provide paid sick or safe leave to employees unless the employer is physically located within the jurisdiction and only applies to... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5727 2013–14 |
Prev wages/distressed countyPublic works projects located in distressed counties are exempt from prevailing wage requirements if at least 50 percent of the project funding comes from private sources. Distressed counties are those with an unemployment... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5728 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveWashington State law preempts any local government regulation regarding paid sick leave and paid safe leave. Local government regulations addressing paid sick leave or paid safe leave that exceed standards set by the state are... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5883 2013–14 |
Higher education fundingBeginning with fiscal year 2014, public institutions of higher education must receive a baseline level of funding that is equal to the maintenance-level appropriations in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for the 2013-15 biennium... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5903 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceLaws relating to the family leave insurance program are repealed. References to the program's dedicated account in other laws are deleted. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5906 2013–14 |
State recreational lands/DNRAppropriates $1 million to DNR to increase the number of officers protecting the state's natural resources and ensure safe recreation on state lands, in order to stop the need for recreational area closures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5939 2013–14 |
Estate taxThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6053 2013–14 |
Union representation feesPublic employees may exercise the right of nonassociation based on bona fide personal religious beliefs. Public employees who choose to nonassociate must pay an amount of money equivalent to the agency shop fee required by the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6136 2013–14 |
Grocery store beer salesA grocery store wine and/or beer licensee is eligible to obtain an endorsement from LCB permitting the sale of beer in a container brought to the premises by the purchaser, or provided by the licensee, and filled at the tap by... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6183 2013–14 |
Collective bargainingThe OPMA is applied to contract negotiations in collective bargaining with public employee units. Collective bargaining sessions with public employee organizations involving contract negotiations must be open to the public. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6274 2013–14 |
St. agency tortious conductIf a payment is made from the Liability Account of a settlement or judgment of $1 million or more, the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Senate and House of Representatives must conduct a joint hearing for the... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6277 2013–14 |
Electrician cert./ltd energyBefore July 1, 2015, an electrical worker with a training certificate may apply one hour of every two hours of unsupervised telecommunications system installation work experience toward eligibility for an (06) limited energy... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6305 2013–14 |
Elected officials retirementThe Washington Elected Officials Retirement Savings Plan (EORSP) is created as a new defined contribution plan for all persons who are elected to state or local government office, including elected judges and justices, on or... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6317 2013–14 |
Prevailing rate of wageThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6319 2013–14 |
Homeowners' associationsThe definition of real property is amended to exclude marina slips that are incorporated as their own community association. The act is effective both retroactively and prospectively. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6348 2013–14 |
Public hospital districtsThe chief executive officer, general counsel, vice presidents, and board of trustees of any public hospital district with a population over 150,000 must file annual personal financial affairs statements with the PDC. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6491 2013–14 |
Electronic benefit cardsAn EBT card issued to or on behalf of a person receiving public assistance must contain a photo identification of the person authorized to use the card. Any costs associated with requiring such photo identification must be... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6495 2013–14 |
Temporary teen training wageEmployers may pay teen training wages to new employees 16 to 19 years of age at 85 percent of the minimum wage, $7.92 per hour, or at the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. Employees working under the teen training... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5680 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5963 2013–14 |
Officer promotion boardThe compositions of the OPBs for ARNG, ANG, and State Guard officers are modified. For each promotion board, the Adjutant General must appoint at least five voting members who are officers in the branch senior to those... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5988 2013–14 |
Campaign contributionsIn an odd-numbered year, campaign fundraising is not permitted by any state officials, or persons acting on their behalf, during any period the Legislature is not in session if the Legislature has not submitted to the Governor... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5992 2013–14 |
Irrigation/incr. electricityThe following eligible renewable resources are added to I-937: Federal Incremental Hydroelectricity. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6061 2013–14 |
HS academic accelerationAdoption of Academic Acceleration Policies. All school districts must adopt an academic acceleration policy by September 1, 2014. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |