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 5161 2009–10 |
Tidal and wave energyIncluding Tidal, Wave, and Geothermal Power in the Sales and Use Tax Exemption Relating to Renewable Power . The exemption from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5162 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt act appealsRequires the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development to develop, by rule, a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance under chapter 36.70A RCW.... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5163 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsDuring the 2009 – 2011 biennium, 100 percent of the monies appropriated for the original construction of a state agency, public school, university, or college building may be used for the original construction. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5174 2009–10 |
Higher edu graduation ratesStudents who enter into student progression understandings pay the same operating fees as they did for their initial term. If a student does not obtain the certificate or degree in the time established in the understanding,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5175 2009–10 |
Promise scholarship programThe eligibility requirements are modified. Students must be "resident students." A graduate from a public or private school must be in the top 10 percent of the class instead of the top 15 percent. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5176 2009–10 |
Teachers of visually impairdThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5183 2009–10 |
Sexual depictions of minorsThe crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is expanded to include a second degree. A person commits this offense in the second degree if that person intentionally views over the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5185 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5191 2009–10 |
Life insur policy benefitsWith the prior approval of the Commissioner, both individual and group life insurers may include certain noninsurance benefits as part of a policy. However, approval of any particular proposed noninsurance benefit is not required. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5196 2009–10 |
State-financed care/needsFinds that: (1) Through the medicaid program, state and federal government fund long-term care, mental health, and medical services for many elderly persons and people with disabilities; and (2) A significant portion of these... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5198 2009–10 |
Public utility tax creditsCreating a Cost-Recovery Incentive Program for Solar Hot Water Heaters . Starting July 1, 2009, an electric or gas utility may provide a rebate to its retail customers for the costs of installing solar water heating systems in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5214 2009–10 |
Military monumentsFinds that the military and its personnel play a vital role in defending the lives and freedom of all Americans. Declares an intent to honor the contribution of the military. Directs the military department, in consultation... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5217 2009–10 |
Expenditures for art worksNo public money may be allocated for or expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities, and other halfway houses operated by the Department... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5237 2009–10 |
Three-year baccalaureate degProvides that the public universities and The Evergreen State College may develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow academically qualified students to obtain a degree in three years without attending summer... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5260 2009–10 |
Student incentive programsThe high school graduation requirement that students must obtain a CAA by meeting the state standard on the high school WASL is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5275 2009–10 |
National guard health insurThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5302 2009–10 |
Half-time edu employmentThe Department of Retirement Systems is directed to recalculate the service credit of currently active PERS and SERS Plan 2/3 members who worked in an eligible school position prior to 1987 in order to provide half years of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5307 2009–10 |
PERS default provisionsThe default plan for new members of PERS 2/3 that do not choose a plan within 90 days of becoming employed in an eligible position is changed from Plan 3 to Plan 2. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5309 2009–10 |
Fish & wildlife officersAllows a member of plan 2 who was a member of the public employees' retirement system plan 2 or plan 3 while employed as an enforcement officer for the department of fish and wildlife to make an election no later than December... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5310 2009–10 |
State retirement systemsAuthorizes the state actuary to consider the demographic components of total salary growth and make recommendations to the pension funding council concerning any changes to the demographic assumptions within total salary... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5313 2009–10 |
Military service creditAddresses interruptive military service credit in certain retirement system plans. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5314 2009–10 |
Survivor benefitsAddresses survivor benefits of employees who die while honorably serving during a period of war in the national guard or military reserves. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5358 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftThe sale of airplanes for use in providing intrastate air transportation by a commuter air carrier is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5379 2009–10 |
School salary allocationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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