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 5711 2011–12 |
Beer sales/specialty shopsIf approved by the board, a specialty shop licensee can receive an endorsement to sell beer to a purchaser who brings their own container or is provided one by the licensee. The container is filled at the tap at the time of sale. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5864 2011–12 |
Governmnt expenditure limitsEstablishes a limit on state expenditures that will assure that the growth rate of state expenditures does not exceed the growth rate of inflation and state population. | Don Benton (R-17) | 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 |
| 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 5973 2011–12 |
Teacher certification/STEMPESB will revise standards for teacher endorsement in elementary education; middle and secondary math and science; and other subjects with science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) components. The revised standards for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5975 2011–12 |
STEM career course grantsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) will allocate grants to high schools and skill centers to create three different STEM programs (1) an aerospace assemblers program; (2) an enhanced manufacturing... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5976 2011–12 |
Workforce training/aerospaceModifies the duties of the center of excellence for aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing. Requires the center to create an aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing pipeline advisory committee. Requires the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | 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 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 6009 2011–12 |
Ethics in public serviceMakes changes to the conduct of ethics investigations. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6021 2011–12 |
Air rescue and evacuationA subscription service that provides rescue, evacuation, emergency transport, and crisis management and consulting services related to an emergency is not an insurer as defined by statute. If applicable, the subscription... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6024 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemRevises the definition of "political subdivision" to include a water-sewer district for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid system. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6052 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6055 2011–12 |
Vehicle documentry serv chrgThe vehicle dealer documentary service fee is permanently established at up to $150. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6062 2011–12 |
Motorcycle definitionsThe definition of motorcycle is amended to include a motor vehicle that is originally designed to travel on two wheels, but is modified using a conversion kit that adds two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6076 2011–12 |
Senior center licenseA new retail liquor license is created. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6078 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementRequires the state's natural resources agencies to cooperatively identify, analyze, and implement measures to maximize administration efficiency and share resources. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6080 2011–12 |
Landowner immunityExemptions to what constitutes a known dangerous artificial latent condition under this statute are added. These exemptions include conditions naturally or normally arising from the predominant uses of land including but not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6090 2011–12 |
AirstripsProvides immunity from liability to certain landowners for unintentional injuries to members of the public using the land for aviation activities including, but not limited to, the operation of airplanes, ultra-light... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6107 2011–12 |
Medicaid managed careThe Health Care Authority contracts for Medical Assistance (commonly referred to as Medicaid) managed care services must include a requirement that any patient with five or more prescriptions be placed in an automatic review... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6123 2011–12 |
NRA special license platesThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6142 2011–12 |
Agency regulatory practicesAdds requirements to regulatory agencies regarding technical assistance visits and first-time small business violations. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6173 2011–12 |
Nondepository institutionsExemptions. RISA exemption in CLA is amended to exclude the selling of prepaid access devices. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6184 2011–12 |
State parks donationRequires the department of licensing to provide an opportunity to certain vehicle owners to make a voluntary donation of five dollars, at the time of initial or renewal registration, to be used for the operation and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6202 2011–12 |
School governing/alternativeEstablishes the authority and process for creating and operating a limited number of state-funded public charter schools that operate independently of most state laws and rules. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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