Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6071 2013–14 |
State patrol officer salaryRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6091 2013–14 |
Biological products prescripAddresses prescriptions of biological products and interchangeable biological products. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6038 2013–14 |
Hydrocodone use/optometristsOptometrists may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer hydrocodone combination products regardless of their classification as a Schedule I or II controlled substance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 5085 2013–14 |
High capacity transportationProhibits a proposing transit agency from devoting any time or resources to the further development of a high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan if the proposal is rejected by the voters. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5090 2013–14 |
Light rail extensionProhibits the department of transportation from expending funds on the design or construction of any project that replaces the bridges on Interstate 5 between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and includes light rail. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5094 2013–14 |
Sex offender notificationRequires a sheriff, upon receiving notice from a registered sex offender that the offender will be attending or employed by a school or institution of higher education, to promptly notify the school district and principal or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5111 2013–14 |
Beer & wine theater licenseThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5120 2013–14 |
Artwork expendituresProhibits money from being expended on the acquisition of works of art through the end of the 2013-2015 biennium, unless a contract for the acquisition of art existed before the effective date of the act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5131 2013–14 |
Laboratory equipmentA donor is authorized to receive a credit against the state's B&O tax for a donation of modern laboratory equipment useful in one or more technology-related fields at a community or technical college, vocational skill center,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5143 2013–14 |
Motorcycle helmet useOnly persons under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5164 2013–14 |
Farm vehiclesA farm exempt decal is replaced with a farm exempt license plate. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5214 2013–14 |
Donated medical services/B&OFor the purpose of determining state B&O taxes, beginning on August 1, 2013, health care providers are permitted to deduct from amounts they receive the value of medical services donated to charity care. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5280 2013–14 |
Unlawful activity/propertiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5291 2013–14 |
Ballots/signing and receiptA ballot may only be counted only if the return envelope is signed by the date of the election and the ballot is received by the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. A ballot from an out-of-state, overseas, or service... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5293 2013–14 |
Local infrastr. financingThe expiration date of LIFT is extended from June 30, 2039, to June 30, 2049. A local jurisdiction may receive a sales and use tax credit without issuing bonds or beginning public improvement construction for seven, rather... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5294 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5301 2013–14 |
Student suspensionsDiscipline data must be disaggregated and cross-tabulated by OSPI in and by various sub categories including but not exclusive to gender, foster care, homeless, school district, school, grade level, behavior infraction code,... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5309 2013–14 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes certain water-sewer districts to use the job order contracting procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5314 2013–14 |
Schools/essential facilitiesPublic schools are considered an essential public facility under the GMA. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5325 2013–14 |
Rural county/sales & use taxThe definition of rural county includes any county that borders a state without a sales tax. This would allow Clark County to be eligible to receive up to the 0.09 percent state-shared local sales and use tax for rural counties. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5326 2013–14 |
Storm water requirementsDOE must reissue without modification any phase I municipal stormwater general permit in effect on September 1, 2012. The effective date of the permit must be modified to become effective on August 1, 2016. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5380 2013–14 |
Voter registr qualificationsProvides additional duties to the director of the department of licensing and the secretary of state with regard to verification of voter registration qualifications. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5382 2013–14 |
Start-up firms tax reliefNew businesses are allowed a B&O tax credit of 50 percent. The credit is allowed only during a business' first five years of operation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5383 2013–14 |
Retiree return to work/PERSA member of PERS Plan 2 who elects the 2008 early retirement option under the plan is eligible for up to 60 days of postretirement employment, without reduction in the member's retirement allowance, if the employment is with... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5435 2013–14 |
Storm water complianceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |