Steve Litzow
Senator
· Republican
· District 41
· most recent term 2015–16
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84
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
373
Bills co-sponsored
3,798
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5111 2011–12 |
Liquor sales privatizationPrivatizes the sale of liquor. Requires the liquor control board to: (1) Close all state liquor stores and state liquor distribution facilities; and (2) Sell at auction all assets pertaining to the state sale and distribution... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5136 2011–12 |
Nonprofit online universityThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5191 2011–12 |
Education system flexibilityThe following laws in Title 28A RCW are repealed, suspended until July 1, 2013, or amended. The following laws are each repealed: SPI must provide information about the immunization program. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5194 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusAfter January 1, 2013, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus, with certain exceptions. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5230 2011–12 |
Puget Sound corpsConsolidates the administrative functions of the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) with the Department of Ecology. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5284 2011–12 |
State agency debt collectionRequires state agencies and institutions to: (1) Assign all debts over ninety days past due to a collection agency; and (2) Give preference to businesses that have hired state employees displaced by the act. Requires the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5387 2011–12 |
Self-insurance/st. risk mgrAdditional regulatory authority is granted to the Risk Manager for oversight of self-insurance programs. An annual operating certificate, issued by the Risk Manager, is required for all joint-self insurance programs covering... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5399 2011–12 |
School workforce reductionsA performance based framework governing reductions in force (RIF) due to declines in enrollment or revenue losses is set forth in statute. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5523 2011–12 |
State printingEffective July 1, 2011, the Department is eliminated as a state agency. In coordination with the Department of General Administration (GA), they will sell or surplus all equipment. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5535 2011–12 |
Modern laboratory equipmentEncourages donations of modern laboratory equipment to higher education institutions and vocational skills centers by providing tax incentives for those donations. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5603 2011–12 |
Online learningThe Legislature finds that a school district has no obligation to provide funding for online courses or to recognize online course grades on a student’s transcript if the student chose to take the approved online course. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5616 2011–12 |
Postsecondary credit(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the launch year act. Helps students progress from high school to a certificate or degree by increasing opportunities and providing a clear pathway. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5651 2011–12 |
School district levy baseFor those districts where levies were approved by voters before April 30, 2011, and for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, this act adds to school districts' levy bases an amount equivalent to each... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5652 2011–12 |
School district levy baseSchool districts' levy bases, for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, are increased by the positive difference between 2009-10 per-pupil general apportionment, defined as apportionment in sections 502 through... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5667 2011–12 |
School officials/principalsThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5687 2011–12 |
Office of Native educationAn Indian Education Division (Division) is created within OSPI. The Superintendent must appoint an assistant superintendent for the Division. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5705 2011–12 |
Community redevel. financingThe Community Redevelopment Financing Act is amended. Special property taxes, rather than an allocation of regular property taxes, are used to finance public improvements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5714 2011–12 |
Child care background checksBy July 1, 2012, DEL must establish and maintain an individual-based or portable background check clearance registry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5724 2011–12 |
Music Matters license platesCreates music matters special license plates. Requires the department of licensing to collect fees for the special license plates. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5725 2011–12 |
STEM teacher certificationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot program and identify two school districts in which to implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher certification.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5726 2011–12 |
Innovation schoolsThe designation of Washington Innovation School or Program is created. Legislative findings are made that Washington has a long history of supporting innovative public schools and programs. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5818 2011–12 |
Long-term care deathsRequires boarding homes, nursing homes, and adult family homes, within fifteen days of a certificate of death being filed, to file a notification with the department of social and health services when the death is partially or... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5819 2011–12 |
Guardian dutiesRequires a guardian appointed over an incapacitated person to include certain information in the guardian's annual report to the court. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5861 2011–12 |
Veteran scoring criteriaModifies provisions relating to veterans' scoring criteria status. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5867 2011–12 |
Off-road fuel tax refundsIncreases off-road fuel tax refunds. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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