Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5864 2011–12 |
Governmnt expenditure limitsEstablishes a limit on state expenditures that will assure that the growth rate of state expenditures does not exceed the growth rate of inflation and state population. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5870 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/fundsRejects the governor's request for funds necessary to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions of all collective bargaining agreements agreed to by the governor prior to March 1, 2011, for the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5876 2011–12 |
State facilities acquisitionRequires the director of the department of general administration to include representatives from private sector organizations in conducting an analysis of alternative methods of facilities acquisition. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5880 2011–12 |
Legal financial obligationsModifies provisions relating to collections on legal financial obligations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5963 2011–12 |
State agency lobbyingEstablishes the taxpayer funded lobbying reform act. Reaffirms and strengthens the lobbying prohibition in current law. Directs that lobbying and informational activities are to be done by the officials in charge of the agency... | Jeff Baxter (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5968 2011–12 |
Fixed minimum hourly wageEstablishes a fixed minimum hourly wage. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5971 2011–12 |
Child abuse reportingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5985 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows the discover pass to be transferred between two vehicles. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5986 2011–12 |
Vehicle access pass/DNR landIn addition to DFW managed lands, the use of the DFW Vehicle Access Pass is expanded to provide access to certain lands managed by DNR. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6003 2011–12 |
Organized retail theftIncludes, in the crime of organized retail theft, committing theft of property with a cumulative value of at least two hundred fifty dollars from a mercantile establishment with no less than nine accomplices and making or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6010 2011–12 |
State hospital safety issuesExpands the crime of Custodial Assault to include the assault of an employee or volunteer of a state hospital. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6026 2011–12 |
Agriculture, viabilityWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the FFSA of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the GMA, the state Water Pollution Control Act, and the Shoreline Management Act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6045 2011–12 |
Govt expenditure limitationsModifies provisions relating to limitations on expenditures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6053 2011–12 |
English as official languageEstablishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Designates the English language as the official language of the state. Requires all official business of the state to be conducted in English. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6054 2011–12 |
Health care facilitiesEliminates the certificate of need review for all health care facilities except hospitals. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6094 2011–12 |
Discover pass programIn addition to existing exemptions, the Discover Pass requirement does not apply to a motor vehicle operating on State Parks, DNR, or DFW recreation lands in order to access private lands or agency-managed lands where the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6123 2011–12 |
NRA special license platesThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6132 2011–12 |
Ocean beach prospectingExempts ocean beach prospecting and mining activity, under certain circumstances, from the requirements of chapter 77.55 RCW (construction projects in state waters). | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6205 2011–12 |
Children/services deliveryThe Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, the Children's Administration, and agencies that administer funds related to children's mental health services must expend state funds on programs and services that are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6207 2011–12 |
New storm water requirementsBy July 31, 2012, Ecology must extend for a term of three years and without modification any NPDES municipal storm water general permit first issued on January 17, 2007. Additionally, Ecology must issue an updated permit for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6222 2011–12 |
New hire/support registryAll employers doing business in the state are required to report to the Washington State Support Registry when the business hires a person for employment and the person: has not previously been employed by the employer; or was... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6234 2011–12 |
Criminally insane/medicationA state hospital may administer antipsychotic medication without consent to a person committed as criminally insane by following the same procedures that apply to the involuntary medication of a person who has been... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6259 2011–12 |
Prostitution restitutionRestitution is mandatory for the crimes of human trafficking, promoting prostitution in the first degree, and promoting commercial sexual abuse of minors regardless of extraordinary circumstances. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6260 2011–12 |
Criminal offenses/fees, etc.A $3,000 fee is assessed in addition to penalties imposed for a conviction, deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or a statutory or nonstatutory diversion agreement resulting from an arrest for the crimes of trafficking in... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6261 2011–12 |
Incompetence to stand trialA facility conducting a civil commitment evaluation following dismissal of a criminal charge based on incompetent to stand trial that makes a determination to release the person instead of filing a civil commitment petition... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |