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 6556 2017–18 |
Pilot transit pass incentiveCreates a pilot transit pass incentive program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6551 2017–18 |
Vehicular assaultEstablishes the Leprechaun Cain act. Declares a person guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to a vulnerable user of a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2018 |
| SB 6538 2017–18 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies provisions regarding projects of statewide significance. Provides a business and occupation tax credit and a public utility tax credit for investments in a qualifying project. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6542 2017–18 |
B&O manufacturing tax rateLowers the business and occupation tax rate ceiling to 0.2904 for manufacturers in the state to increase the sustainability of manufacturing. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6459 2017–18 |
Life sciences discovery fundRequires the department of commerce to designate a nonprofit organization to receive funds previously administered by the life sciences discovery fund authority through the life sciences discovery fund. Requires the designated... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6370 2017–18 |
PSERS/unreduced retire ageAllows a member of the public safety employees' retirement system to retire if he or she: (1) Has completed at least ten service credit years in the retirement system; (2) First became employed by an employer in an eligible... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6378 2017–18 |
Alaskan Way viaduct financeRequires State Route 99 (SR 99) tunnel toll charges to be used to repay the Transportation Partnership Account (TPA) for any amounts transferred from it to the Highway Bond Retirement Fund to provide for bond retirement and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6335 2017–18 |
Carbon pollution taxImposes a fossil fuel carbon pollution tax on the carbon content of fossil fuels extracted, manufactured, or introduced into the state. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2018 |
| SB 6282 2017–18 |
Benchmark rate/comm servicesRequires the department of social and health services to use the King county classification to determine the benchmark rate in Snohomish county for community residential service businesses. Provides that this act is null and... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6151 2017–18 |
State parks license plateCreates a new special license plate that displays a symbol or artwork recognizing the cultural significance of Sasquatch in Washington State history and folklore. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6209 2017–18 |
High school successModifies and requires academic acceleration policies. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6224 2017–18 |
Regional school safety cntrsRequires educational service districts to establish regional school safety centers as part of a statewide network to provide regional coordination of school safety efforts across the state and school safety resources to the... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 5014 2017–18 |
Benchmark rate/comm servicesRequires community residential service providers in Snohomish County to be paid using the King County rate classification for direct care staff hours. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5026 2017–18 |
Freight deliverersRevises certain definitions for purposes of chapter 48.177 RCW (commercial transportation services). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5032 2017–18 |
Family & med leave insuranceProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5043 2017–18 |
Payment of debtsAuthorizes collection agencies to collect a transaction fee, not exceeding 2.5 percent, for credit card payments from debtors. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5070 2017–18 |
ParaeducatorsCreates the Paraeducator Board with listed members and duties. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5095 2017–18 |
Trans sup budget 2015-2017Makes 2015-2017 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5098 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5146 2017–18 |
PTBAs/job order contractsAuthorizes all public transportation benefit area authorities to use job order contracting. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5147 2017–18 |
Maximum vehicle length limitAdds an exemption to the statute limiting front extensions from vehicles to three feet for public transit vehicles with bike racks that do not extend more than four feet beyond the front bumper. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5149 2017–18 |
Paid family leaveProvides benefits for individuals on paid family leave, including a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5153 2017–18 |
Vehicle reg./financial resp.Requires drivers to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance when initially registering their vehicle and at renewal. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5203 2017–18 |
Transit infract./youth courtAdds transit infractions to youth court's jurisdiction. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5230 2017–18 |
Small business ownersDirects the Attorney General to report to the Legislature with recommended changes to identify, clarify, and harmonize rights and protections, and improve notices of rights, afforded to small business owners selected for... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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