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 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5511 2011–12 |
School day & hour exemptionIf there are retroactive mid-school year reductions in state funding for a school district during the 2010-11 school year, the SPI may exempt a school district for up to three school days from the requirements of a full school... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5523 2011–12 |
State printingEffective July 1, 2011, the Department is eliminated as a state agency. In coordination with the Department of General Administration (GA), they will sell or surplus all equipment. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5532 2011–12 |
State route number 522State Route 522 is recognized as a vital transportation corridor in the Puget Sound Region; containing correctable traffic collisions, and needing safety improvements. The Legislature expresses its intent to fund improvements... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5542 2011–12 |
Cigar lounges/tobacconistsCreates cigar lounge and retail tobacconist shop endorsements to the tobacco products retailer's license that allow smoking of tobacco products in designated areas. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5557 2011–12 |
State office of civil rightsThe Office of Civil Rights (Office) is created as an executive branch agency. The powers, duties, and functions assigned to the Human Rights Commission, OMWBE, the Commission on African-American Affairs, the Commission on... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5567 2011–12 |
Property tax levy lid limitsAdjusts property tax levy lid limits for certain local services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5568 2011–12 |
School district salariesStarts a six-year process, beginning with the 2011-12 school year, to equalize salary allocations to school districts for state-funded staff pursuant to state basic education appropriation sections of the biennial budget. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5572 2011–12 |
Running start programAn institution of higher education may establish policies that limit the number of Running Start students accepted for enrollment or in a specific program of study. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5600 2011–12 |
Small loan lead generationLanguage is restructured so the provision that prevented a licensee from making a loan without an endorsement now states that no person may make a small loan without a license and an endorsement. Small Loan Lead Generation. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5603 2011–12 |
Online learningThe Legislature finds that a school district has no obligation to provide funding for online courses or to recognize online course grades on a student’s transcript if the student chose to take the approved online course. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5606 2011–12 |
Uniformed personnelThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5607 2011–12 |
Payment of impact feesCounties, cities, and towns collecting impact fees are to make available to applicants of building permits issued for lot or unit development a process by which the applicant may either (1) record a covenant against each lot... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5611 2011–12 |
Designated agricultural landThe Legislature intends to clarify the protection of designated agricultural lands for future agricultural use. Any city, county, or state agency owning land designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5612 2011–12 |
School, ed service districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5613 2011–12 |
School, ed service districtsRequires school districts or educational service districts to purchase employee health insurance coverage through the state health care authority. Requires the state health care authority to explore opportunities to change the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5617 2011–12 |
Group disability insuranceDisability income insurance, accident only coverage, dental only coverage and vision only coverage may be offered under a group policy to a group other than a group currently in statute subject to specific conditions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5643 2011–12 |
Definition of "well"Revises the definition of "well" for purposes of water well construction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5667 2011–12 |
School officials/principalsThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5674 2011–12 |
Aerospace student loansEstablishes the Aerospace Training Student Loan Program for students at the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center and the Spokane Aerospace Technology Center. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5686 2011–12 |
Commercial motor vehiclesThe penalties for violating out-of-service orders are increased. A person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than 180 days nor more than one year if convicted of or found to have... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5687 2011–12 |
Office of Native educationAn Indian Education Division (Division) is created within OSPI. The Superintendent must appoint an assistant superintendent for the Division. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5694 2011–12 |
Specialty producer licensesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5696 2011–12 |
Prepaid wireless servicesThe definitions of gift cards and gift certificates are revised. Prepaid telephone calling cards and prepaid commercial mobile radio services are not to be classified as gift cards or gift certificates. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5709 2011–12 |
Microbrewery beer salesA licensed microbrewery can sell another domestic brewery's product as long as the other brewery's brands are not more than 25 percent of the microbrewery's on-tap offering of their own product. A licensed domestic brewery can... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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