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 6150 2013–14 |
Medal of Honor license plateAllows registered owners who have been awarded the Medal of Honor to apply for Medal of Honor special license plates for use on up to three motor vehicles. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6157 2013–14 |
Hazardous substance tax exemExempts agricultural crop protection products warehoused or transported in Washington from the hazardous substance tax under the Model Toxics Control Act if those products are not used, manufactured, packaged for sale, or sold... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6220 2013–14 |
Retailers selling for resaleThe spirits retail license issuance fee does not apply to a spirits retail licensee for sales to a spirits retailer licensed to sell spirits for consumption on the premises, meaning sales of spirits to bars and restaurants. A... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6237 2013–14 |
Spirits retail license feesExempts former contract liquor stores with monthly gross receipts of $200,000 or less from paying a license issuance fee to the Liquor Control Board. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6249 2013–14 |
Indigent defense/cost recvryThe Legislature finds that the state Supreme Court new standards and caseload limits for public defenders become effective January 2015. The Legislature's intent is to provide additional fee authority to offset the cost that... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6259 2013–14 |
Log transportation/taxProvides a lower public utility tax rate for log transportation businesses. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6280 2013–14 |
Farm vehicle DOT numbersRemoves the requirement for a United States Department of Transportation number for intrastate commercial vehicles less than 26,001 pounds that are owned and operated by farmers used in the transportation of their own farm,... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6286 2013–14 |
Land use/horticultureDefines farm and agricultural lands eligible for current use tax classification to include certain commercial horticultural lands used to grow plants in containers. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6430 2013–14 |
High-tech R&D tax prefsThe high technology B&O tax credit and sales and use tax deferral are extended from January 1, 2015, until October 1, 2015. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6519 2013–14 |
Public school employeesRequires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to share all data, information, and documents collected for the K-12 Health Benefits Study with the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6549 2013–14 |
Flood plain projectsDirects the State Conservation Commission to convene a panel of experts to evaluate various river management strategies and techniques, and to make recommendations to the Legislature by October 31, 2015. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6550 2013–14 |
Server equipmnt/data centersProviding a sales and use tax exemption for sales and uses related to eligible. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6555 2013–14 |
Education investment reviewsExpresses the legislative intent to strengthen the educational system by implementing best practices and evidence-based strategies . | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6584 2013–14 |
Epinephrine autoinjectorsAllows an authorized health care provider to prescribe epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of an authorized entity for certain uses. Allows pharmacists and physicians to dispense epinephrine autoinjectors pursuant to a... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 2014 |
| SB 5242 2013–14 |
Certif'd instructional staffRequires mutual agreement of the principal and the nonprovisional certificated instructional staff member for assignment to a particular school. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5276 2013–14 |
Designated agricultural landAny city, county, or state agency owning land designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance by a comprehensive plan or development regulations adopted under the GMA must protect and maintain that land... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5289 2013–14 |
Discover passAuthorizes the sale of the Discover Pass at a discounted rate for sales, bundling, and partnership opportunities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5312 2013–14 |
Small consumer loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5328 2013–14 |
School grading programCreates a School Grading Program using letter grades A through F as a pilot program in five school districts in 2013-14, with statewide implementation beginning in 2014-15. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5338 2013–14 |
Debt adjuster compensationRequires a stakeholder group to convene and discuss the concept of fair share compensation to debt adjusters, and requires the stakeholder group to provide any legislative proposals to the Legislature by December 1, 2013. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5489 2013–14 |
Insurer state of entry actMost of the regulatory framework regarding alien insurers is repealed. A new regulatory structure is established for alien insurers. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5494 2013–14 |
Carbon monoxide alarmsRequires existing residential buildings to be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms by July 1, 2014. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5495 2013–14 |
Building code councilExpands the membership of the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from 15 to 17 members to include representatives of rental property owners and managers. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5500 2013–14 |
Replacement ballotLimits the replacement of ballots that are destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received through electronic means to service and overseas voters only. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5648 2013–14 |
Energy conservationUsing Excess Conservation to Meet Conservation and Renewable Acquisition Targets. A qualifying utility may count conservation acquired in excess of a conservation target toward a subsequent conservation target or as an... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
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