Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5406 2021–22 |
Tow truck operator comp.Makes persons who operate a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner liable for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges of a registered tow truck operator (RTTO) dispatched by law enforcement or... | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5481 2021–22 |
Transportation funding bondsAuthorizes the sale of $5.5 billion of general obligation bonds for transportation safety and improvement projects. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5482 2021–22 |
Additive trans fundingMakes additive transportation appropriations for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5483 2021–22 |
Transportation revenueIncreases the state gas tax by $0.098, the aircraft fuel tax by $0.05, and a variety of other driver and vehicle related fees. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5103 2021–22 |
Freight transporters/L&IProvides that, for industrial insurance coverage, a freight broker or forwarder with an agreement with a licensed common or contract carrier to transport freight is not the employer of the carrier's drivers operating the... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5166 2021–22 |
Supp. transportation budgetMaking 2019-2021 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5167 2021–22 |
Credit card costs recoveryMakes permanent provisions related to requiring credit card service fees to be charged for both in office and on-line vehicle and driver licensing activities by the Department of Licensing. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5444 2021–22 |
Electric vehicles/per mileEstablishes a per mile fee on certain electric and hybrid vehicles effective July 1, 2026. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5448 2021–22 |
Vehicle fee/tax payment planAllows vehicle owners with renewal vehicle registration taxes and fees that exceed $150 to enter into a voluntary quarterly payment plan with the Department of Licensing. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5468 2021–22 |
Controlled subst. possessionConcerning knowing possession of a controlled substance. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5475 2021–22 |
Controlled subst. possessionConcerning knowing possession of a controlled substance. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5165 2021–22 |
Transp. budget 2021-2023Modifies existing transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5381 2021–22 |
Fish passage project permitsEstablishes that Department of Transportation (DOT) fish barrier correction portions of broader transportation projects may receive a streamlined project review for hydraulic permit approvals, and shortens the Department of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| SB 5197 2019–20 |
National guard ed. grantsRenames the Washington State National Guard Conditional Scholarship Program the "Washington National Guard Postsecondary Grant Program" (Grant Program). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5628 2019–20 |
Heavy equipment rental prop.Exempts heavy equipment rental property owned by a heavy equipment rental property dealer from property tax beginning January 1, 2022. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6626 2019–20 |
Military spouse liaisonCreates the position of military spouse liaison in the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5601 2019–20 |
Health care benefit manage.Requires health care benefit managers to register with the Insurance Commissioner. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 240, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6084 2019–20 |
Circular intersectionsAuthorizes the operator of a commercial motor vehicle that is approaching and driving through a circular intersection to deviate from the lane in which the operator is driving as necessary, with due regard for other traffic. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6131 2019–20 |
Debenture company lawsRepeals the state's debenture statutes. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| SB 6032 2019–20 |
Apples special license plateCreates the Washington apple special license plate. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 19, 2020 |
| SB 6493 2019–20 |
Active transp safety councilEstablishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (Active Transportation Council) to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to replace the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council and the Cooper... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5247 2019–20 |
Catastrophic incidentsAdds a catastrophic incident emergency response plan to the required plans the Adjutant General must develop for the state. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5544 2019–20 |
Veterans/CDL waiversAllows the Department of Licensing to waive the knowledge test portion of the commercial driver's license for applicants meeting federal requirements. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 5740 2019–20 |
Retirement savings programChanges the name of the Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace to the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Program). | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| SB 6115 2019–20 |
Off-road vehicle reg.Eliminates the registration exemption for an out-of-state owner of an off-road or wheeled all-terrain vehicle under certain conditions. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2020 |