Steve Hobbs
Senator
· Democrat
· District 44
· most recent term 2021–22
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312
Bills as prime sponsor
61
of those became law
1,070
Bills co-sponsored
10,550
Recorded votes
3.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5196 2017–18 |
Cattle feedlots/odor & dustIncludes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5274 2017–18 |
WSPRS salary definitionRestores certain voluntary overtime earned after July 1, 2017, to the definition of salary in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5359 2017–18 |
Military licensing/reportRequires professional regulating authorities to report on efforts to implement legislation modifying licensing procedures for military spouses and veterans. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5391 2017–18 |
Dept. of veterans affairsExpands certain counseling services and employment opportunities available for veterans and their families. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5366 2017–18 |
DOT advertising activitiesAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to sell commercial advertising on the WSDOT websites and social media. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5382 2017–18 |
Reduced cost identicardsMandates that identicards (IDs) issued to individuals under the age of 18 who do not have a permanent residence address be charged a fee equal to the cost of production of the ID. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5826 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversModifies the definition of "eligible veteran or National Guard member" used for tuition waivers to include military, Navy, or National Guard members on active duty who served in support of those serving on foreign soil or in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5227 2017–18 |
On-track equipmentRequires on-road vehicles to stop at railroad crossings for on-track equipment. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5262 2017–18 |
Vessel pilotage act exempt.Increases the maximum vessel volume permitted for possible exemption from the mandatory use of a marine pilot for small passenger vessels from 500 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons, and for yachts from 750 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5144 2017–18 |
WA state credit union actModifies credit union governance provisions related to supervisory committees and special membership meetings. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5837 2017–18 |
HOV access/blood vehiclesEncourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct a public process to reexamine its rules related to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane usage. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5042 2017–18 |
Insurance/funeral benefitsAdds funeral planning and funeral services to the list of authorized noninsurance benefits under a group life or group disability insurance policy. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5207 2017–18 |
GPS data disclosureExempts global positioning data from public disclosure to the extent it indicates the residence of the public employee or volunteer using the global positioning system device. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5244 2017–18 |
Auto dealer "bushing" periodSpecifies the ways an auto dealer may communicate the acceptance or rejection of the auto sales contract, lease, or financing to a buyer or lessee during the "bushing" period. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 6160 2015–16 |
Motor vehicle air bagsMakes it a felony offense to manufacture, import, sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit air bags, nonfunctional air bags, or other replacement air bag devices not meeting federal safety standards. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6194 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsReestablishes a charter schools system in statute, with charter schools created separately from the common school system, and funded with revenues from the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6309 2015–16 |
Service contract providersAmends financial responsibility requirements applicable to service contract providers. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6329 2015–16 |
Parent to parent programIdentifies goals and activities of the Parent to Parent program for individuals with special health care needs. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6345 2015–16 |
Fruit & vegetable inspectionRemoves the requirement that the state Department of Agriculture divide the state into not less than two separate fruit and vegetable inspection districts with separate district fruit and vegetable inspection subaccounts. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6371 2015–16 |
Early learning agency def.Modifies the definition of "agency" to exempt school-age programs that operate in schools and meet specified requirements from licensing by the Department of Early Learning. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6564 2015–16 |
Dev. disability protectionsRequires the Developmental Disabilities Administration to identify clients who have the highest risk of experiencing abuse or neglect and increase home visits for these individuals. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5180 2015–16 |
Life insurance reserve req'sAmends and updates the model acts for the Standard Valuation Law and Standard Nonforfeiture Law. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5581 2015–16 |
Group life & disability ins.Adds grief counseling to the list of benefits a group life insurance policy may include. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6263 2015–16 |
Emergency mgmt. benefitsAdds to the death or disability benefits of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), expanding the benefits that apply to members that leave employment for federal... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
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