Brian Weinstein
Senator
· Democrat
· District 41
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · Senate · D · LD 412005–06 · Senate · D · LD 41
55
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
257
Bills co-sponsored
3,262
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5100 2007–08 |
Health ins info for studentsCreates a pilot project where up to six school districts annually inquire whether students have health insurance; seek parental authorization to share information; develop information-sharing agreements with a local health... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6580 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to develop and provide counties and cities with advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5868 2007–08 |
Civil disorderExpands the definition of "civil disorder" for purposes of Civil Disorder Training to include public disturbances involving acts of violence that are intended to cause an immediate danger of, or to result in, significant... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5378 2007–08 |
Deeds of trustProvides that the trustee does not have a fiduciary duty or fiduciary obligation to the grantor or other persons having an interest in the property subject to the deed of trust. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| SB 6381 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersEstablishes a fiduciary duty that is owed by a mortgage broker to a borrower. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6847 2007–08 |
Real estate settlementCreates new standards for the review of title insurance rates. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 5254 2007–08 |
Industry skill panelsDirects the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to allocate grants to support Industry Skill Panels. The WTECB must establish standards to evaluate the products and services created by skill panels. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6471 2007–08 |
Loan regulationsRequires certain mortgage lenders to be licensed under the Consumer Loan Act (CLA). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6183 2007–08 |
First-class school districtsProvides first-class school districts the same election process available to second-class school districts to change from director districts to a combination of director districts and at-large directors. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6364 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceAdopts model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners related to long-term care insurance. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6380 2007–08 |
School library programsProvides an allocation of either $12 per full-time equivalent student or a different amount as specified in the operating budget, to maintain and improve library materials, collections, and services, which must augment and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6385 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates statutory implied warranties for the construction of improvements upon residential real property. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6452 2007–08 |
Yield spread premiumsRequires a written disclosure of the transaction costs that will be paid by the borrower if the mortgage broker receives a Yield Spread Premium (YSP) from the lender. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6525 2007–08 |
Drug offender sentencing altClarifies that offenders participating in the prison-based Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative program must spend one-half of the mid-point of the standard sentencing range on community custody following incarceration. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6849 2007–08 |
Resident studentsBroadens the definition of "resident student" for purposes of qualification for in-state tuition rates and requires a report to the Legislature on the implementation of the change prior to the act's expiration in 2013. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6011 2007–08 |
Maury Island reserveCreates an aquatic reserve around Maury Island and Quartermaster Harbor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6408 2007–08 |
Pet dealers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for certain requirements for pet dealers in the sale of animals. Provides that a pet dealer shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each animal for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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