Nick Harper
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2013–14
2013–14 · Senate · D · LD 382011–12 · Senate · D · LD 38
44
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
247
Bills co-sponsored
2,002
Recorded votes
2.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5706 2011–12 |
Juvenile restorative justiceAs part of a counsel and release, a diversion counselor may refer the juvenile to a restorative justice program. Restorative justice is a program that brings together the victim, the juvenile, their families, and relevant... | Nick Harper (D-38) | 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 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 5789 2011–12 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. An abusive work environment is one in which abusive conduct causes physical or psychological harm to the employee. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5793 2011–12 |
Civil marriage equalityEnds discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5795 2011–12 |
Higher ed child care grantsFor fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, $250,000 of unclaimed prize money must be deposited in the four-year Student Child Care in Higher Education Account. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5856 2011–12 |
Public speedway authorityAuthorizes the creation of a public speedway authority. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5857 2011–12 |
Tax expenditure reformAddresses tax expenditure reform to provide transparency and accountability in fiscal matters by: (1) Eliminating sales and use tax exemptions; (2) Eliminating business and occupation tax exemptions, credits, deductions, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5872 2011–12 |
Evaluating budget decisionsIn addition to the estimated revenue and expenditure impact of proposed legislation, Fiscal Notes must also include an estimate of the impact of expenditure reductions or increases on other state or local program expenditures. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5873 2011–12 |
Computer data ctr equipmentExtends the timeline to qualify and claim the data center sales and use tax exemption. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5874 2011–12 |
Local transit revenueEstablishes the local transit act. Authorizes, under certain circumstances, the governing body of any public transportation agency to impose a vehicle license fee, impose a vehicle excise tax based on fuel efficiency, and fix... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5880 2011–12 |
Legal financial obligationsModifies provisions relating to collections on legal financial obligations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5922 2011–12 |
Taxpayer accountabilityAddresses taxpayer accountability by requiring a net benefit to the state in order to claim the benefit of a tax expenditure. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5923 2011–12 |
Taxpayer accountabilityAddresses taxpayer accountability by: (1) Requiring a net benefit to the state in order to claim the benefit of a tax expenditure; and (2) Strengthening reporting and enforcement. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5926 2011–12 |
In-home care servicesEliminates the nonresident sales tax exemption and directs the receipts from the general fund to the medicaid program to restore funding to in-home care services. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5932 2011–12 |
Initiation fees & dues/taxClarifies the taxability of initiation fees and dues to provide funding for essential government services. Makes an appropriation. Provides a contingent effective date. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5944 2011–12 |
Supermajority requirementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5945 2011–12 |
Excise tax/govt servicesNonfinancial businesses may deduct no more than $250,000 per year for income related to investments. The deduction for interest income derived from first lien residential mortgages is unavailable to financial businesses which... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5946 2011–12 |
Excise tax collectionStrengthens compliance measures for the collection of excise taxes from corporate officers responsible for tax payments. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5952 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchrgesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5977 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be transferrable between two vehicles. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6000 2011–12 |
Prearrangement trust fundsRegulated cemetery authorities and funeral establishments may deposit trust funds in national or state-chartered financial institutions authorized to do business in the state, in addition to other currently authorized... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6003 2011–12 |
Organized retail theftIncludes, in the crime of organized retail theft, committing theft of property with a cumulative value of at least two hundred fifty dollars from a mercantile establishment with no less than nine accomplices and making or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6029 2011–12 |
Baccalaureate/acceleratedThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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