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 5315 2009–10 |
Survivor annuity optionProvides the survivors of members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) that die after having left service, but have not started retirement benefits, the option of receiving a survivor annuity, instead of... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5009 2009–10 |
Experience rating accountsProvides that employers may request non-charging of unemployment benefits paid to former employees who were hired to replace employees called to federal active military service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5136 2009–10 |
Solar energy panel useProhibits homeowners' associations from impairing the ability of a homeowner to install a solar energy panel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5904 2009–10 |
Independent contractorCreates a test for determining when a person is an independent contractor not entitled to the prevailing wage, which is substantially similar to the test used in construction for workers' compensation and unemployment purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5030 2009–10 |
MilitiaMakes the Adjutant General, subject to the orders of the Governor, the Commander of the Washington National Guard. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5035 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5184 2009–10 |
Digital forensic crime labRequires the Washington State Patrol and the Office of the Attorney General to convene a workgroup to study the need for a virtual digital forensic lab in Washington. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5164 2009–10 |
Check cashers and sellersEstablishes additional prohibited practices for lenders collecting delinquent small loans. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5130 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 20, 2009 |
| SB 5100 2007–08 |
Health ins info for studentsCreates a pilot project where up to six school districts annually inquire whether students have health insurance; seek parental authorization to share information; develop information-sharing agreements with a local health... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6111 2007–08 |
Tidal and wave energyConcerning generating electricity from tidal and wave energy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6468 2007–08 |
Honey beekeeper taxationConcerning the taxation of honey beekeepers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6580 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to develop and provide counties and cities with advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5256 2007–08 |
Veterans/property tax reliefDeducts veteran benefits awarded for service-connected disability from income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6237 2007–08 |
Armed forcesDeletes references to Washington when referring to the National Guard special license plate. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6340 2007–08 |
Water system programEstablishes the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program (WSARP) in statute. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6371 2007–08 |
Tuition and fee waiversClarifies eligibility requirements and other terms for purposes of tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6426 2007–08 |
Military childrenEstablishes a task force to review the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and report recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6717 2007–08 |
PUD commissioner salariesIncreases the salary of public utility commissioners in districts with annual total gross revenue of over $15 million by $400 to $1,400 per month. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
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