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 6451 2013–14 |
School constructionSchool districts with student headcount enrollments of more than 45,000 are divided by geographic areas within the school district when calculating eligible space for state funding assistance. School districts must not have... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6127 2013–14 |
Early care and educationEarly Achievers establishes the framework for the early care and education system in Washington. Additional objectives are added to Early Achievers including the following: to improve short-term and long-term outcomes for... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 6269 2013–14 |
1st mortgage interest/B&O txThe interest deductible under the first mortgage interest deduction is stated to include amounts charged to borrowers for the use of money, including point and loan origination fees. As to the nonexclusive list of items not... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 6313 2013–14 |
Homeless housing surchargeThe local homeless housing and assistance document surcharge is $40 per recorded document. The surcharge does not apply to assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust; documents recording a birth,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 5208 2013–14 |
Banks, trust companies, etc.Permits the Department of Financial Institutions (Department) to collect a semiannual assessment, as well as fees for services, from financial institutions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5237 2013–14 |
Student performance/readingAssigns responsibilities to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to continue implementation of a Comprehensive Literacy Plan and support school districts in reading and early literacy. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5239 2013–14 |
Freight mobility invest. brdRemoves the requirement that the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) submit their project portfolio to the Office of Financial Management and the Legislature as part of their budget request. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5243 2013–14 |
H.S. academic accelerationEncourages school districts to adopt a policy to automatically enroll a student who meets the standard on the high school state assessments or the Preliminary SAT in the next most rigorous advanced course in that subject, with... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5244 2013–14 |
School suspensionsProhibits student suspensions or expulsions of indefinite length. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5335 2013–14 |
Heavy haul corridorsThe heavy-haul corridor on State Route 509 is permanently defined as beginning at milepost 0.25 in the vicinity of East D Street and ending at milepost 5.7 in the vicinity of Norpoint Way Northeast. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5349 2013–14 |
Alt public works contractingExtends alternative contracting procedures to June 30, 2021. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5971 2013–14 |
Cyber attack or emergencyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6547 2013–14 |
Spirits sales tax reductionReduces taxes on the sale of spirits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6101 2013–14 |
Extended foster careYouth who have an open dependency proceeding upon turning age 18 are eligible for extended foster care services if they are engaged in employment for 80 hours or more per month or if they are not able to engage in any of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6473 2013–14 |
Railroad crewsRequires a common carrier in the transportation of freight or passengers to operate all trains over its road with crews consisting of not less than two qualified crew members. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6449 2013–14 |
Sexual orientationProvides a definition of "sexual orientation change efforts" for purposes of the uniform disciplinary act. Prohibits health professionals from performing sexual orientation change efforts on a patient under age eighteen. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| SB 6461 2013–14 |
Impact fee paymentCounties, cities, and towns that collect impact fees must adopt a system for the collection of impact fees from applicants for residential building permits issued for a lot or unit created by a subdivision, short subdivision,... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| SB 6441 2013–14 |
Consumer warranty protectionAddresses express warranties with respect to consumer goods. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| SB 6400 2013–14 |
WA national guard/insuranceMembers of the National Guard within the ranks of private to sergeant, who enlist after August 1, 2014, for a period of three years, are eligible for payment of premium-based health and dental plans that are provided for... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| SB 6401 2013–14 |
Electr salary & wage paymentA county paying employee salaries and wages electronically in accordance with a request from at least 25 of its employees may require that all of its employees receive electronic payment of salaries and wages. If an employee... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| SB 6355 2013–14 |
Projects/econ devel & transPrivate development projects that invest in construction materials transportation, development of a renewable resource, or environmental conservation or efficiency may be designated as projects of statewide significance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6359 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires a health plan, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015, that provides coverage for maternity care or services, to also provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
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