Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5130 2013–14 |
Eosinophilia disordersBeginning January 1, 2016, or upon the earliest update of the state's benchmark plan, health insurance contracts must include coverage for the formulas necessary for the treatment of EGID. The specialized formulas must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5150 2013–14 |
Mental health system reformThe Legislature must convene a taskforce to examine reform of the mental health system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5174 2013–14 |
Tax expendituresRequires the department of revenue, if a person claims a tax expenditure that does not produce a net benefit to the state each year, to declare the amount of the tax expenditure claimed for the previous calendar year to be... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5177 2013–14 |
Office of corrections ombudsThe Office of the Corrections Ombuds is created within the Governor's Office. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5179 2013–14 |
Military/resident tuitionThe definition of resident student is revised to include the following: a student who is on active military duty or a member of the National Guard who entered service as a Washington resident and who has maintained Washington... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5185 2013–14 |
Water-sewer districtsDistricts are granted the authority to exclusively exercise the same power granted to cities and towns with respect to the permitting, design, construction, inspection, and approval of facilities that are critical... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5196 2013–14 |
Community residential prvdrsRequires benchmark rates, indirect client support/administrative rates, and other service rate components for providers of community residential services to persons with developmental disabilities to be adjusted by an... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5203 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionProhibits selling, bartering, or auctioning of animals upon certain public property or upon certain private property open to the public. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5204 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionModifies animal cruelty provisions relating to the crimes of animal cruelty in the first and second degree, animal fighting, and leaving and/or confining an animal in a motor vehicle or certain enclosed spaces. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5218 2013–14 |
Sewer utility charges lienA county that operates a sewer or water system may impose a sewerage lien for up to six months without recording the lien with the county auditor. Additionally, a county may enforce the lien by terminating water service to the... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5223 2013–14 |
Child victims of traffickingRevises the definition of "abuse or neglect" by including victimizing children by involving them in trafficking, for purposes of chapter 26.44 RCW (abuse of children). | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5224 2013–14 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Abolishes the state health care authority and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5228 2013–14 |
Local health conditionsRequires the department of health to: (1) Establish guidance for local health jurisdictions to consider while developing community health alert notification plans; and (2) Establish a temporary work group of public health... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5231 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyThe Hunter Education Program Statute is Modified. Beginning August 1, 2013, DFW may charge a registration fee of up to $20 for a hunter education training course and up to $10 for a duplicate hunter education certificate. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5233 2013–14 |
Manuf housing community mgrsA training program for managers of manufactured housing communities is created. A manager's activities include, but are not limited to, the collection of rent and other charges, renting mobile home lots, enforcing the terms of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5234 2013–14 |
Behavioral health servicesFinancing, administration, and delivery of public mental health services must be designed to achieve improved outcomes for adult clients through increased use and development of evidence-based, research-based, and promising practices. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5238 2013–14 |
Spirits taxes & fees/reportsLCB and DOR must make recommendations to the Legislature to streamline the collection of liquor taxes, fees, and reports and require a single state agency to collect both revenue and information. Recommendations are to be... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5261 2013–14 |
Liquor self-checkoutRetailer are not permitted to sell spirits, beer, or wine through a self-checkout machine or system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5268 2013–14 |
Voter registrationAny person not registered to vote may participate in an election if the person submits an online application no later than eight days before the day of the election, or registers in person at the county auditor's office or... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5273 2013–14 |
Veterans innovation programThe laws relating to the Veteran Lottery Raffle and the VIP termination and repeal, are repealed. The state lottery account must distribute $300,000 annually to the VIP account. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5292 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceA Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is established beginning October 1, 2015. Leave insurance benefits are payable beginning October 1, 2015 for the birth or placement of a child or a family member's serious health condition. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5331 2013–14 |
Fire protection authoritiesThe continued imposition of a benefit charge is subject to voter approval by a simple majority of the voters living within the jurisdiction of the authority. The level of levy authority for a regional fire protection authority... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5340 2013–14 |
Healthcare contractors, HMOsLimits the amount of capital and reserves health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations may accumulate. Requires excesses of this amount to be returned to policyholders. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5346 2013–14 |
In-home care servicesRequires the department of social and health services to provide certain eligible individuals with the hours of in-home care designated as the base hours for their in-home group, as it existed on December 1, 2010. Repeals the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5350 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesAuthorizes community college boards of trustees to use the collective bargaining process to provide qualifying academic employees with step increases. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |