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 6356 2015–16 |
Cloud service employee info.Exempts from public disclosure the personally identifiable information of employees, and security information of a private cloud provider that has entered into a criminal justice information services agreement. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6513 2015–16 |
Reservs of water/areas 18&45Requires the Department of Ecology to act on all water rights applications that rely on reservations of water established in rule for the Elwha-Dungeness and Wenatchee watersheds. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6290 2015–16 |
Apple commissionChanges the procedure for nominating candidates for unexpired terms on the Washington Apple Commission. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6326 2015–16 |
Automobile facility recordsAuthorizes vehicle dealers and automotive repair facilities to maintain certain required records in electronic form if the records can be accessed by computer at the dealer or repair facility's place of business during the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6342 2015–16 |
Private activity bond alloc.Adjusts the initial allocation of state tax-exempt private activity bond limit to give the housing category 42 percent of state limit. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6657 2015–16 |
Wildfire managementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6299 2015–16 |
Transport. drafting errorEstablishes an $18 fee for an enhanced driver's license or identicard between July 15, 2015, and June 30, 2016. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6358 2015–16 |
Rail fixed guideway systemExpands the reporting requirements to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for various entities operating a rail fixed guideway public transportation system (RFGPTS). | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6363 2015–16 |
Transportation/waterwaysRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to consider and report on the feasibility of providing waterway access for recreational purposes during the design process for state highway projects, other... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6614 2015–16 |
Transportation performanceRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM), in consultation with the Washington State Transportation Commission, to establish objectives and performance measures for the Washington State Department of Transportation... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 5003 2015–16 |
Rec. marijuana, sales taxesRevises recreational marijuana provisions relating to: (1) Increasing taxes payable on sales by licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers; (2) Collection and remittance of trust fund taxes by a... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5009 2015–16 |
Self-service storageDelivery of Notices. The owner may send the preliminary lien notice to an occupant by email. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5012 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5020 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsRequires state agencies to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan that is updated and exercised annually. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5021 2015–16 |
Cadmium/children's jewelryChildren's jewelry is excepted from the 40 ppm cadmium standard for children's products. Children's jewelry must meet the ASTM F-2923-14 standards as approved on October 1, 2014. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5050 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaThe responsible bidder criteria for public works projects and for the public procurement of goods and services are modified. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5058 2015–16 |
Finan. fraud, identity theftThe expiration date for the FFIT Program is extended to July 1, 2020. The Central Puget Sound Task Force is expanded to include Snohomish County. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5074 2015–16 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaModifies the calculation of the veterans' scoring preference in competitive examinations from a percentage to a points scale. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5082 2015–16 |
Career & tech ed/elem schoolElementary Level Career and Technical Education Programs in STEM. OSPI is permitted to approve career and technical education programs in STEM fields in elementary schools in addition to its current ability to approve such... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5118 2015–16 |
Trans proj/bistate wrk groupDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5128 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAuthorizes a regional transit authority to impose a regular property tax levy. The tax must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5137 2015–16 |
Discover pass/veteransProvides Washington residents that are disabled veterans with a service-connected 100 percent disability one complimentary Discover Pass each year, upon request. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5164 2015–16 |
Military member lodging Allows transient lodging for military personnel in state armories in nonemergency situations. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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