Joe Fain
Senator
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · Senate · R · LD 472015–16 · Senate · R · LD 472013–14 · Senate · R · LD 472011–12 · Senate · R · LD 47
111
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
499
Bills co-sponsored
5,121
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5103 2013–14 |
Athletic facility grantsBy November 1 of each year, the State Treasurer is to transfer 50 percent of sales tax revenues collected from competitive team sports activities and tournaments to the youth athletic facility account. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5259 2013–14 |
Seattle U license platesThe Seattle University special license plate, recognizing Seattle University is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that must be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an original issue Seattle... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5273 2013–14 |
Veterans innovation programThe laws relating to the Veteran Lottery Raffle and the VIP termination and repeal, are repealed. The state lottery account must distribute $300,000 annually to the VIP account. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5281 2013–14 |
Child welfare safety assmntThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) must conduct an empirical study of the validity and reliability of the safety assessment tool currently used in child welfare cases by the Children's Administration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5293 2013–14 |
Local infrastr. financingThe expiration date of LIFT is extended from June 30, 2039, to June 30, 2049. A local jurisdiction may receive a sales and use tax credit without issuing bonds or beginning public improvement construction for seven, rather... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5304 2013–14 |
Digital outdoor ad signsThe definition of the types of illuminated signs is expanded to include Type 4 and 5 digital outdoor advertising signs visible to state highways and located within incorporated cities and towns; however, the signs may only... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5331 2013–14 |
Fire protection authoritiesThe continued imposition of a benefit charge is subject to voter approval by a simple majority of the voters living within the jurisdiction of the authority. The level of levy authority for a regional fire protection authority... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5376 2013–14 |
Juvenile firearms crimesThe following new firearm offenses are added to the Juvenile Offender Sentencing Standards: First degree unlawful possession of a firearm is raised to offense category A-, which carries a JRA sentence of 15 to 36 weeks on a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5391 2013–14 |
Discover pass/ORV 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 |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5409 2013–14 |
Machinery & equip tax exempDelays, until June 30, 2015, the expiration of the sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment that generate electricity from specified sources. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5413 2013–14 |
Metal theftFor the purposes of determining damages applicable to a charge of malicious mischief, physical damages include the cost to repair the damages. Theft of metal wire taken from a city is added as an element that may support... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5474 2013–14 |
State employee wellnessHCA is recognized as the agency responsible for employee health across all state agencies and higher education institutions, and identified as the ideal agency to build a broad strategy to support employee health and wellness... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5497 2013–14 |
Assaulting school employeeA person is guilty of assault in the third degree if the person, under circumstances not amounting to assault in the first or second degree, assaults a school employee while the employee is performing their official duties at... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5506 2013–14 |
Safe routes to school prog.At least $10.4 million of federal funds are dedicated to the Safe Routes to School program each biennium. The federal funds must come half from the Transportation Alternative program and half from the Highway Safety... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5531 2013–14 |
Child welfare systemTo understand how the child welfare system is performing at any given time, three key indicators of safety, permanency, and well-being must be used to measure the delivery of appropriate services for the children and families... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5544 2013–14 |
Higher ed transfer, advisingWSAC, in conjunction with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board), the public baccalaureate institutions, and nonprofit and... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5545 2013–14 |
Working waterfront redevelMarine Areas Redevelopment and Restoration Project (MARRP). | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5588 2013–14 |
School days, use by districtA school day must have a minimum of six instructional hours. This cannot be waived by the State Board or the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5598 2013–14 |
Surplus property dispositionThe Department is not required to maintain an inventory of an agency's surplus housing but rather may work with the state and local governmental agencies, that choose to utilize real property, including air rights, owed by... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5599 2013–14 |
Public facilities districtsThe 25-year maximum period in which the sales and use tax credit against the state tax can be imposed is changed to 40 years. Once imposed, the tax is authorized to remain in place until bonds that finance the construction, as... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5637 2013–14 |
Voters' pamphlets, primariesVoters' pamphlets must be printed and distributed for the general election every year and for the primary election in even-numbered years. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5667 2013–14 |
Online learningProvides a single, consistent set of laws, rules, and procedures for schools and school districts seeking to offer online learning for students. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5671 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to establish interagency agreements with the department of social and health services, the department of services for the blind, and other state agencies that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5720 2013–14 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRevises the definition of "passenger-carrying vehicle" for purposes of chapter 81.61 RCW (railroads--passenger-carrying vehicles for employees). Revises minimum standards for safe maintenance and operation of... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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