Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5982 2011–12 |
Aerospace technology centerCreates the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center) to pursue joint industry-university research. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6263 2011–12 |
Marine management planningCreates direction on the allowable expenditures from the Marine Resources Stewardship Account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 252, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6041 2011–12 |
Lighthouse school programsExpands designation of exemplary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics schools to include elementary schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6172 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6218 2011–12 |
Escrow licensingClarifies when a person licensed to practice law in Washington is exempt from the escrow licensing requirements. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6242 2011–12 |
Specialty producer licensesMakes a number of changes to the regulatory framework for communications equipment insurance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6383 2011–12 |
Interscholastic activitiesAuthorizes the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), or other voluntary nonprofit entity to whom control and supervision of interscholastic activities has been delegated, to impose penalties for rules violation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6566 2011–12 |
Real property judgment lienProvides that a judgment lien from the superior court of the county where the judgment debtor's real property is located commences from the time the county clerk files the judgment on the execution docket. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 5159 2011–12 |
State patrol retirementPermits active members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) who were previously either (1) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and that became commissioned officers on or before July 16, 2000, or (2)... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6150 2011–12 |
Facial recognition matchingAllows the Department of Licensing to implement a facial recognition matching system for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 5412 2011–12 |
Whistleblowers/conveyanceProvides a remedy for workplace reprisal or retaliatory action for whistleblowers employed by elevator contractors. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6155 2011–12 |
Third-party account adminsProvides that, for purposes of the Debt Adjusting Act, the term "debt adjuster" does not include third-party account administrators. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6384 2011–12 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to offer clients of the Division of Developmental Disabilities who are age 21 or older the option to transfer to a community access program after nine months of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6582 2011–12 |
Local trans revenue optionsAllows a city transportation benefit district (TBD) under 500,000 in population to impose a vehicle fee of up to $40 by a majority vote of the district's governing board. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2012 |
| SB 5575 2011–12 |
Biomass energy facilitiesDefines qualified biomass energy and modifies the definition of biomass energy. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 5627 2011–12 |
Service member civil reliefAmends the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act to apply to National Guard members who are under a call to service authorized by the Governor for a period of more than 30 consecutive days. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 5913 2011–12 |
Public funds/credit unionsAllows credit unions to accept deposits of public funds up to the amount insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6239 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2012 |
Feb 13, 2012 |
| SB 5969 2011–12 |
Military spouses/licensingRequires an authority that issues a professional license, certificate, registration, or permit under Title 18 RCW to expedite the right of qualified military spouses transferred to this state to provide professional services. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5988 2011–12 |
Foreclosure mediatorsProvides foreclosure mediators who are volunteers or employees of dispute resolution centers immunity from civil liability, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5182 2011–12 |
Student financial assistanceCreates the Office of Student Financial Assistance (Office) effective July 1, 2012, and moves financial aid program management from the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to the Office. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 6, 2011 |
| SB 5846 2011–12 |
Retired public employeesProvides a $250 per month subsidy for health benefits for Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 members that apply for retirement between June 1, 2011, and August 31, 2011, and begin retirement benefits by October 1, 2011. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 25, 2011 |
| SB 5171 2011–12 |
Service and overseas votersChanges the date of the primary for general elections to be held in November to the first Tuesday of the preceding August. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| SB 5540 2011–12 |
School bus safety camerasAuthorizes school districts to install automated school bus safety cameras on school buses to detect vehicles that fail to stop for a school bus that displays a stop signal if the use of the cameras is approved by a vote of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| SB 5791 2011–12 |
Park and ride lotsAllows the Washington State Department of Transportation and local transit agencies that have received state funding to contract with private entities to provide services that benefit the traveling public at park and ride lots. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |