Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Janéa Holmquist Newbry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5570 2011–12 |
Farm vehicle impoundmentA farm vehicle may not be impounded when a driver is arrested for DUI or for driving with an invalid license when the vehicle is transporting: farm products owned by another farm from point of production to market or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5583 2011–12 |
Voc rehab subcommitteeAn injured worker who has suffered the loss, or complete use of, two major limbs or eyesight may receive vocational services if the services will substantially improve the worker's quality of life or ability to function in an... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5624 2011–12 |
Employ/minimum wageRevises the definition of "employ" for purposes of the minimum wage act. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5640 2011–12 |
Health technology assessmentChanges the composition of the health technology clinical committee. Requires the administrator of the state health care authority to provide certain opportunities for public comment with regard to the health technology... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5644 2011–12 |
Science & public policyRequires agencies to use peer-reviewed science before taking any agency action related to environmental, natural resources, access to and use of water, or land use management. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5676 2011–12 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies requirements related to designating a project of statewide significance, including reducing requirements for the projected number of jobs to be created. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5699 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentThe rules for on-site sewage systems adopted by SBOH must require on-site sewage proprietary treatment products to be certified by a third-party certification organization. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5702 2011–12 |
Temporary state park closureWhen a state park is temporarily closed due to budget constraints, State Parks is authorized, if determined feasible, to enter into agreements with the local government, local park district, nonprofit organizations, and civic... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5729 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesRevises the definition of "controlled substance" for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5743 2011–12 |
Minor work permitsAuthorizes a person to apply for a minor work permit without completing an entirely new master application under certain circumstances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5750 2011–12 |
Waters of the stateRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to establish an alternate available water source for use in the closed basin. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5751 2011–12 |
State energy code changesDelays until April 1, 2012, implementation of the changes to the state energy code adopted by the state building code council on November 20, 2009. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5758 2011–12 |
Dedicated accounts/higher edThe Central Washington University Capital Projects Account, Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account, The Evergreen State College Capital Projects Account, and Western Washington University Capital Projects... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5770 2011–12 |
RafflesCharitable and nonprofit organizations are authorized to conduct raffles without obtaining a license from the Gambling Commission if the gross revenues from all raffles held by the organization during the calendar year do not... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5787 2011–12 |
State need grants/meritState Need Grant awards vary in relation to the students academic achievement in college. An eligible student may receive a State Need Grant award of up to 100 percent of the student's unmet financial need if the student is... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5799 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsProvides the criminal justice community and local communities with the effective tools they need to better protect the citizens from gang-related crime. Creates the gang violence prevention and intervention grant program account. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5802 2011–12 |
Prosecuting atty salariesThe requirement that a county continue to contribute an amount equal to or greater than the amount it contributed in 2008 towards the elected county prosecutor's salary is removed. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5858 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife-owned landFinds that land owned by the department of fish and wildlife that is used for agricultural purposes is surplus. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| 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 5867 2011–12 |
Off-road fuel tax refundsIncreases off-road fuel tax refunds. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5873 2011–12 |
Computer data ctr equipmentExtends the timeline to qualify and claim the data center sales and use tax exemption. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5908 2011–12 |
Public employee pensionsThe Public Employees Savings Plan (PESP) is created as a new defined contribution plan to replace PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS Plans 2 and PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 for all employees first hired in an eligible position on or after... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5909 2011–12 |
Final water right decisionsAuthorizes water conservancy boards to make final water right decisions. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5964 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5989 2011–12 |
Child sexual exploitationPlaces reasonable limitations on the possession and viewing of evidence by a pro se defendant or the defense in a sexual exploitation of children case. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |