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 5721 2013–14 |
Railroad employees/hoursLimits a railroad yardmaster's hours of service. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5724 2013–14 |
School district bidding reqsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5779 2013–14 |
Cosmetology, barbering, etc.Curriculum includes courses of study taught online by a school and an approved online apprenticeship program. Distance or online learning is defined as theory training for cosmetology, manicuring, barbering, esthetics, and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5791 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as such: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5842 2013–14 |
RedistrictingRequires districts, in the redistricting plan, to be competitive such that the majority of districts have no greater than a three percent advantage for any one political party based on an average of the votes cast for the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5863 2013–14 |
Charter schoolsA B&O tax exemption is provided for charter schools as well as nonprofit education service providers under contract with a charter school to the same extent that public schools are exempt. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5888 2013–14 |
Fuel tax distributionAddresses fuel tax distributions to certain accounts. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5943 2013–14 |
Businesses annexed into cityProhibits certain first-class cities from imposing a license fee or tax upon the business activity of marine manufacturing and industrial businesses that are annexed into the city for a minimum period of five years from the... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5961 2013–14 |
Regional transit authoritiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5984 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsBeginning July 1, 2015, the manufacture, sale, and distribution of residential upholstered furniture and children's products of which any component contains more than 100 parts per million of TDCPP or TCEP is prohibited.... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5989 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAddresses civil relief for veterans and military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 6000 2013–14 |
Nonprofit orgs/prop tax exemProperty leased by a nonprofit organization and primarily used for providing job training, placement, or preemployment services is eligible for a property tax exemption. The property must be leased by a nonprofit organization... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5952 2013–14 |
Aerospace tax prefs & exempExtends the expiration date of aerospace tax incentives to July 1, 2040, upon the siting of a significant commercial airplane manufacturing program in Washington. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2013, 3rd Special Session |
Nov 11, 2013 |
| SB 5157 2013–14 |
Child care subsidy fraudRequires the Department of Early Learning to refer all incidents of suspected child care subsidy fraud to the Department of Social and Health Services Office of Fraud and Accountability for appropriate investigation and action. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5389 2013–14 |
Children/visiting & contactEstablishes that sibling visitation may not be used as a sanction or incentive for a child's behavior. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5417 2013–14 |
Annexation within code cityModifies provisions governing code city annexations of unincorporated "islands" of territory by increasing the maximum amount of territory that can be annexed under specific annexation provisions from fewer than 100 acres to... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5595 2013–14 |
Child care reformOutlines specific responsibilities of the Department of Early Learning and the Department of Social and Health Services with regards to the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5152 2013–14 |
Sounders FC and SeahawksCreates the Seattle Sounders Football Club special license plate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2013 |
May 17, 2013 |
| SB 5104 2013–14 |
Epinephrine autoinjectorsPermits school districts and schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine autoinjectors, including those that are prescribed in the name of the school district or school. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5343 2013–14 |
Higher ed students/militaryRequires institutions of higher education to provide make-up classes, exams, or other make-up events to National Guard members or other military reservists called to active duty or training for 30 days or less without... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5344 2013–14 |
TrustsMakes numerous changes to the provisions of law governing trusts and estates. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5491 2013–14 |
Educational healthEstablishes six statewide indicators of educational system health, such as student achievement on state assessments, graduation rates, and post-graduation education and employment. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5195 2013–14 |
State need grant/nonprofitsAllows a nonprofit institution recognized by Washington to be eligible to participate in the State Need Grant program, effective August 1, 2013. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5337 2013–14 |
DNR timber sale programStays for five years the set decrease in the maximum amount of timber that can be sold by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through their contract harvesting program. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5484 2013–14 |
Assault in 3rd degree/courtMakes an Assault offense that is committed during certain times and in certain areas of a courthouse an Assault in the third degree offense. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
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