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 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5636 2009–10 |
Civil air patrolThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5655 2009–10 |
Amateur radio antennasLocal governments may not restrict the height of amateur radio antennas to less than 70 feet without determining that the restriction is necessary to achieve a clearly defined health, safety, or aesthetic consideration, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5658 2009–10 |
Chinese & Spanish languagesCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program. Expires July 1, 2011. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5666 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsPFDs must create a competitive solicitation process for personal service contracts of $65,000 or more. The PFD must establish this process by resolution, and at a minimum the process must include the following: Notice. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5721 2009–10 |
School district leviesThe bill eliminates the levy base sunset provision in current law and continues to provide for school districts' levy base to include the difference between funding that would be provided under I-728 and I-732 and the amounts... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5722 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationsExcludes certain state forest land revenues from the basic education allocation. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5737 2009–10 |
Sales, use, and B & O taxesA city or town may not require a business to be licensed or be required to pay business and occupation tax in the city or town if the only activity conducted in the city or town is the delivery by common carrier or by the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5753 2009–10 |
Neighborhood stabilizationSales of qualifying residential housing units by qualifying sellers to qualifying buyers are exempt from the state REET until $1,000,000 of tax is exempted in any fiscal year. At that time, the exemption ends until the start... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5759 2009–10 |
Consumer loan companiesMortgage loan originators are made subject to the CLA. The definitions in the CLA are largely preserved with the exception of the terms "making a loan," "mortgage broker," and "loan originator." The only change that is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5773 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5779 2009–10 |
School health & safety rulesIn the intent section, the Legislature commends the Board for its commitment to making schools safe and healthy for all children. While the Legislature is also committed to the health and safety of Washington's children, it... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5784 2009–10 |
WWU's football programEstablishes a legislative task force to review reinstatement of the Western Washington University football program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5788 2009–10 |
Low-income housing fundingCTED must use a life-cycle cost analysis in its process for evaluating proposals for funding under the HAP. The Commission is permitted to use a life-cycle cost analysis in evaluating proposals for its funding. County auditors... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5791 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5802 2009–10 |
Prof educator standards brdTasks the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) with developing, maintaining, and coordinating certain measures related to educator preparation programs. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5813 2009–10 |
Mercury release reductionRequires all state-funded public agency facilities including learning institutions to recycle their end-of-life mercury-added general purpose lights. Requires all commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5820 2009–10 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderProvides that a person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder if he or she commits first degree murder and the victim was fourteen years of age or younger. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5828 2009–10 |
School district treasurersAuthorizes boards of certain Educational Service Districts (ESDs) and school districts with 10,000 or more students to designate a District Treasurer with the same powers and under the same restrictions as the County Treasurer... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5865 2009–10 |
Early learning servicesThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) must review and compare ECEAP and Head Start. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5880 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to task forces, awards, and policies required of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and school districts. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5890 2009–10 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws related to policies, commemorative programs, and activities required from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and school districts. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5893 2009–10 |
Insurance companiesInsurance companies that are the victims of a crime have a cause of action against the convicted defendant. They may recover compensatory damages and reasonable investigation and litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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