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 6403 2009–10 |
Vulnerable studentsRecognizes the financial cost of dropouts and the need for the development of a collaborative infrastructure at the local, regional, and state levels between systems that serve vulnerable students. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 243, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6604 2009–10 |
Student learning plansRemoves requirements that school districts prepare Student Learning Plans for students in grades 5, and 9 through 12, who are not successful on state assessments or not on track to graduate, but retains the requirement for... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6696 2009–10 |
Education reformProvides authority and specifies a process for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education to implement an accountability system that recognizes successful schools and requires certain... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6339 2009–10 |
Wax and ceramic materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for wax, ceramic materials, and labor related to the creation of investment castings used in industrial applications. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 6520 2009–10 |
William D. Ruckelshaus CtrExtends a provision that temporarily prohibits counties and cities from amending or adopting critical areas ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities by one year to July 1, 2011. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6349 2009–10 |
Farm internship programRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a farm internship pilot project in San Juan and Skagit Counties. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 160, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6609 2009–10 |
Local govt infrastructureIncreases the total "state contribution" for the Local Revitalization Financing (LRF) program by $1.95 million and dedicates the increase to six named demonstration projects. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 5295 2009–10 |
Publ records exemptions commAddresses unanimous recommendations from the Public Records Exemption Accountability Committee. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 5742 2009–10 |
Crime-free rental housingPermits local governments to adopt and implement a crime-free rental housing program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6261 2009–10 |
Utility services collectionsEstablishes new provisions related to delinquent charges of municipal utility services. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6459 2009–10 |
Rental property inspectionAllows local municipalities to require landlords to provide a certificate of inspection of their rental property. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6398 2009–10 |
Threat/malicious harassmentDefines "threat" for the offense of malicious harassment as the direct or indirect communication of the intent to cause bodily injury or physical damage immediately or in the future. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6342 2009–10 |
Washington soldiers' homeAuthorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to work with public or private entities on projects to make the best use of the soldiers' home property and facilities and to extend long-term leases up to 75 years. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 6544 2009–10 |
Plat approval time limitsExtends time limitations associated with final plat submissions and the requirements governing applicable subdivisions from five to seven years. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5007 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5031 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseArmories may be rented for public and private use. The Adjutant General determines the rental charge for each armory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5032 2009–10 |
Military justice codeThe WCMJ is updated to reflect changes to the UCMJ. Changes include: The WCMJ applies to military offenses committed by members of the National Guard at any time. Nonmilitary offenses committed by members of the National Guard... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5034 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaA veteran who is called to active military service from state employment, or employment with any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, is eligible for a 5 percent preference. The requirement that active... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5036 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5053 2009–10 |
State flag accountThe OSOS may solicit and receive money to purchase and donate Washington State flags. Monies received for the donation of Washington State flags will be deposited in the Washington State Flag Account in the custody of the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5098 2009–10 |
Ballot title informationA local government ballot proposition of a property tax levy must include a comparison of the aggregate financial impact between the taxing district's levy of the preceding year and that proposed on the current ballot both in... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5100 2009–10 |
Occupational therapy medsAuthorizes an occupational therapist to purchase, store, and administer certain medications. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5101 2009–10 |
Supported living vendor rateFinds that the department of social and health services' current geographical classifications for setting vendor rates for supported living providers create a competitive disadvantage for Snohomish county providers compared to... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5106 2009–10 |
Polytechnical collegeA county with a population between 600,000 and 750,000 persons may create a higher education investment district (district). The district is a municipal corporation, an independent taxing authority, and a taxing district. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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