Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5161 2013–14 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes widows or widowers, biological parents, adoptive parents, stepparents, adults in loco parentis or foster parents, biological children, or adopted children of United States Armed Forces members who died while in... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5258 2013–14 |
Ballot measure ad sponsorsRequires the top five sponsor identification be listed once the aggregated costs of related ballot measure advertisements sponsored by the same committee total $1,000 or more. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5476 2013–14 |
News/independent contractorsModifies exclusions from unemployment insurance, industrial insurance, and the Minimum Wage Act for certain newspaper services to exclude vendors, carriers, delivery persons, and stringers. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5332 2013–14 |
Fire protection districtsAllows fire protection districts to continue imposing benefit charges with a ballot measure approved by a majority, rather than 60 percent, of the voters voting on the measure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5352 2013–14 |
Real estate agenciesModifies a number of definitions. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5624 2013–14 |
STEM or career and tech edExpands the duties of the Washington director for math, science, and technology to include working with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop high-demand applied baccalaureate programs that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5774 2013–14 |
Alcohol tasting/age 18Authorizes the Liquor Control Board to issue a special permit to a community or technical college to allow students who are at least 18 years old, but still under age 21, and enrolled in a class that is part of a culinary,... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5025 2013–14 |
State of emergencyMakes a proclamation of a state of emergency directly effective upon the Governor's signature. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5142 2013–14 |
Motorcycles/transp. planningAdds the provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges for motorcycles to the list of of measures a major employer may choose to include in their commute trip reduction program. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5186 2013–14 |
Contractor's bondAuthorizes water-sewer districts, in addition to cities and towns, to fix and determine the amount of a public works contractor's surety bond and to whom the bond shall run. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5216 2013–14 |
Long-term care insuranceReduces the amount of time in which long-term care denials must be made. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |
| SB 5488 2013–14 |
Sex-trafficking/internet adRepeals the offense Advertising Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |
| SB 5017 2011–12 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exempThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5029 2011–12 |
Beer and wine tastingCreates a pilot project for beer and wine tasting at farmers markets. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5031 2011–12 |
Correctional employeesCorrectional personnel who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training are exempt from the prohibition against carrying a pistol concealed on one's person without a license to do so. They are also... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5039 2011–12 |
Tobacco cessation treatmentRequires health carriers to provide the preventive services mandated by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5059 2011–12 |
Autism spectrum disordersAll health plans issued by licensed insurance carriers, and self-insured plans offered under the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, must include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5066 2011–12 |
Contractor appealsThe 30-day time period for an unregistered contractor to appeal a notice of assessment is replaced by a notice of infraction for both unregistered contractor and registered contractor violations. If a contractor, individual,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5069 2011–12 |
Farm labor contractor acctCreates the Farm Labor Contractor Account for the farm labor contractor licensing program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5079 2011–12 |
Consumer protection actThe attorneys' fee provision in CPA actions brought by the AG is amended. The AG, rather than a prevailing party, may recover the costs of the action and reasonable attorneys' fees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5126 2011–12 |
Govt officials' compensationIf a local salary commission decreases the salary of county or municipal elected officials, the decrease may take effect at any time, without regard to the officials' terms of office. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5144 2011–12 |
Animal abuser registryRequires the registration of animal abusers and authorizes the release of certain information on animal abusers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5148 2011–12 |
Public health care/waiver(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Makes changes necessary to implement a waiver to receive federal assistance for certain state-purchased public health care programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5151 2011–12 |
Companion animal programCreates the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program to provide for spaying and neutering of feral and free-roaming cats and companion animals owned by low-income individuals. Requires... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5160 2011–12 |
Duty-related death benefitThe lump-sum death benefit that is paid to survivors of state, school district, or higher education employees or members of PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS, or VFFRORPS who die as a result of injuries sustained in the course of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |