Judy Warnick
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2025–26
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253
Bills as prime sponsor
57
of those became law
1,457
Bills co-sponsored
14,033
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5547 2015–16 |
State need grant distrib/GPASNG recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for renewal, unless the student attends The Evergreen State College (TESC). Students enrolled at TESC must meet the requirements of the college's satisfactory academic... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5554 2015–16 |
"Streams" definition/SMAThe definition of shorelands is clarified not to include irrigation districts, canals, drainage, or other return-flow conveyances. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5555 2015–16 |
Irrigation distrct authorityRequires a county, city, or town that receives an application for alteration of an existing subdivision, creation of a new parcel or parcels, or modification of existing parcels for real property that lies wholly or partially... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5598 2015–16 |
Account for elevators, etc.The Construction Registration Account (Account) is created in the state treasury. All revenues generated from elevator, factory-assembled structures, and contractor registration programs, except fines and penalties, are... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5601 2015–16 |
Pesticide licenseesRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to waive licensing recertification requirements under the Washington Pesticide Control Act (Act) when a licensee meets comparable recertification standards,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5602 2015–16 |
Bargaining unit repsA public employer cannot enter into or renew a collective bargaining agreement that allows or requires any employee, organization, or third party to receive funds, salary, paid release time, benefits, pension service credit,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5614 2015–16 |
Parks and recreational landA county may allocate up to 25 percent of conservation futures tax revenues collected during the previous year for maintenance and operations of parks and recreational land if it has acquired rights or interests in 100 or more... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5615 2015–16 |
Firearms transfersIn addition to the other circumstances in which a transfer is permitted without a background check, a background check is not required for the transfer of a firearm between: members of the armed forces of the United States,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5617 2015–16 |
Marine etc. fuel tax refundsRestores the refund percentages of fuel tax purchases made by boaters, off-road vehicle riders, and snowmobilers into nonhighway-purpose accounts established to benefit nonhighway users of fuel. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5622 2015–16 |
Agency land use actionsDirects the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to cite sources of empirical science used to support significant agency actions that affect local land use policies or that diminish allowed uses of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5623 2015–16 |
Motorcycles on laned roadsThe operator of a motorcycle may overtake and pass in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, but only on the left-hand side of the vehicle and only in the left-most lane of traffic on a numbered state route having two... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5627 2015–16 |
Discover pass exemptionA vehicle that has a valid off-road vehicle permit and is located in an area where ORV activities are allowed is not considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Discover Pass requirement. Therefore, a Discover Pass is not... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5628 2015–16 |
Infrastructure/water, etc.Three grant programs are created in the Department of Ecology to: reduce storm water pollution from existing infrastructure and development; reduce the risk of flooding, protect against damage caused by flooding, and protect... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5667 2015–16 |
Bill & budget fiscal impactBeginning in 2017, fiscal notes dealing with corrections, child welfare, and mental health issues must include an estimate of impacts on expenditures of other state and local government programs, and a return on investment as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5686 2015–16 |
Adjudicative proceedingsFor most APA adjudicative proceedings, the presiding officer must be an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings. The administrative law judge takes testimony and makes the final decision unless... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5687 2015–16 |
Detention standardsThe requirement of imminence is removed from emergency detention statutes under the ITA, Juvenile ITA, and integrated crisis response chapters of the Revised Code of Washington, by striking the word "imminent" from the phrases... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5698 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsThe B&O tax exemptions for food processors are extended from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2025. A tax preference performance statement is included. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5700 2015–16 |
Biofuel, etc., tax prefsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5701 2015–16 |
Composite manufacturing, etcManufacturers and wholesalers of carbon fiber, carbon fiber composites, or carbon fiber composite products are eligible for a B&O tax credit equal to 40 percent of their B&O taxes due. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5705 2015–16 |
Mineral prospecting & miningRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish and maintain an advisory committee that represents the interests of small scale mineral prospectors and miners. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5706 2015–16 |
Nonprofit fair associationsExtends, until 2024, the property tax exemption for certain nonprofit fair associations. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5707 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage requirementsPublic works and public building service maintenance contracts of cities, with a population of 10,000 or less, are exempt from the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5708 2015–16 |
Nonprofit fair associations(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Makes the property tax exemption permanent for nonprofit fairs that obtained a majority of their property from a city or county between 1995 and 1998. Requires the collection of leasehold... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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