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 6468 2017–18 |
Behavioral health facilitiesAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to finance community-based mental health facilities; $250 million will be subject to the debt limit and $250 will be outside of the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6531 2017–18 |
School constructionMakes phased changes to the Construction Cost Allocation (CCA), Student Space Allocation (SSA), and the statutory Funding Assistance Percentage (FAP), the funding components of the School Construction Assistance Program... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6536 2017–18 |
Vehicle assist./sales taxExtends the state sales and use tax exemption for add-on automotive adaptive equipment until July 1, 2028. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6631 2017–18 |
Small modular reactorsAddresses small modular reactors in the state. Provides a business and occupation tax exemption for a person engaging in the business of manufacturing small modular reactors or making sales at wholesale or retail of small... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5992 2017–18 |
Bump-fire stocksEstablishes criminal penalties and sentencing provisions relating to the manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, transfer, or transport of bump-fire stocks, or the use of a firearm containing a bump-fire stock in the... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| SB 6037 2017–18 |
Uniform parentage actRevises various provisions regarding establishing and challenging parentage under the Uniform Parentage Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| SB 5094 2017–18 |
Breed-based dog regulationsRestricts cities and counties from imposing breed-based restrictions or prohibitions unless they provide an exemption for dogs that pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test, or a reasonable equivalent. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5135 2017–18 |
Main street programIncreases the tax credit limit for contributions made statewide and makes administrative changes to the Main Street Program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5154 2017–18 |
Driver's license under 21Requires the Department of Licensing to convert a driver's license to the driver's license format used for those 21 years old and older when that driver's license is held by an applicant turning 21 years old within a week and... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5164 2017–18 |
Beer & wine tasting/groceryAuthorizes tasting beer or wine at smaller grocery stores—less than 10,000 square feet—that sell fresh meat, fresh poultry, seafood, or cheese. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5182 2017–18 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a city or county to adopt a property tax exemption program to preserve affordable housing for very low-income households. To qualify for this exemption, a minimum of 25 percent of units in a multiple-unit property must... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5236 2017–18 |
Civic learning partnershipEstablishes a 19-member Civic Learning Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) consisting of legislators and non-legislators to ensure that students in kindergarten through grade 12 ( K-12) schools and expanded learning... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5386 2017–18 |
Initiative reviewExtends the time period in which initiative measures may be filed. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5387 2017–18 |
Hydrolysis of human remainsAdds alkaline hydrolysis as an approved final disposition of a deceased person's body. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5443 2017–18 |
Fiscal notesEstablishes dynamic fiscal impact statements as part of the fiscal note process, subject to specified conditions, including submission of a request 60 days in advance of the legislative session. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5448 2017–18 |
Psychotropic med./studentsRequires school district boards of directors to adopt policies prohibiting school staff from denying students access to programs or services because the parent or guardian has refused to place the student on psychotropic medication. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5594 2017–18 |
People w/devel. disabilitiesProhibits long-term admissions to Fircrest School. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 5785 2017–18 |
Vehicle fee rebate programsAllows transportation benefit districts that have a population of over 75,000 people to establish a rebate program for low-income individuals. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6041 2017–18 |
Civil legal aidRequires The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) to periodically assess the most prevalent civil legal problems experienced by low-income people in the state. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6043 2017–18 |
Transp. network companiesEstablishes statewide regulations for transportation network companies, including requirements for annual permits, administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6150 2017–18 |
Opioid use disorderModifies the protocols for using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6246 2017–18 |
School district bonds, 55%Lowers voter approval threshold to 55 percent for school districts to issue general obligation capital bonds, levy taxes to pay off the bonds. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6314 2017–18 |
Senior & disabled prop taxesAllows city and county levy lid lift amounts to be fully exempted under the senior citizen and retired person property tax exemption program when the lid lift amount is identified in the ordinance placing the lid lift on a ballot. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6338 2017–18 |
Fam. & med. leave/technicalMakes several technical and clarifying amendments. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6424 2017–18 |
Electric & nat gas companiesRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and electrical and gas companies to consider a greenhouse gas (GHG) planning adder when evaluating and establishing conservation policies, programs, and targets. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
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