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 6154 2017–18 |
Elephants/traveling actStates that it is a gross misdemeanor for a person to allow the participation of an elephant in a traveling animal act. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6156 2017–18 |
Chiropractic QAC authorityProvides additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing to the chiropractic quality assurance commission. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6196 2017–18 |
Low-income veterinary srvsAllows qualified animal control agencies and non-profit humane societies to provide veterinary services to animals owned by low-income households. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6209 2017–18 |
High school successModifies and requires academic acceleration policies. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6215 2017–18 |
Investment board comp.Exempts all employees of the Washington State Investment Board (SIB) from classified service under state civil service laws. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6224 2017–18 |
Regional school safety cntrsRequires educational service districts to establish regional school safety centers as part of a statewide network to provide regional coordination of school safety efforts across the state and school safety resources to the... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 5021 2017–18 |
Military members/pro bonoEstablishes an office for military and veteran legal assistance within the Attorney General’s Office, which may not provide criminal legal assistance. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5063 2017–18 |
Pet adoption fees taxationClarifies that pet adoption fees are not subject to the retail sales tax. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5149 2017–18 |
Paid family leaveProvides benefits for individuals on paid family leave, including a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5150 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5151 2017–18 |
Ballot measure committeesTransfers the authority to appoint committees preparing arguments supporting or opposing local ballot measures in a local voters' pamphlet to the county auditor. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5153 2017–18 |
Vehicle reg./financial resp.Requires drivers to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance when initially registering their vehicle and at renewal. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5184 2017–18 |
Patronizing a prostituteExpands the crime of patronizing a prostitute to be able to be committed in more than one location. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5193 2017–18 |
Pub. facilities district taxAddresses the use of local sales and use taxes by a public facilities district to repay bonds issued for the expansion, rehabilitation, and improvement of regional centers. Changes the terms of the contingent expiration date. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5199 2017–18 |
Fire suppression volunteersRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain a list of qualified fire suppression volunteers and provide equipment and training for these volunteers. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5204 2017–18 |
Industries prop. tax exempt.Adjusts the industrial/manufacturing facility property tax exemption. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5205 2017–18 |
Martial arts excise taxationRemoves martial arts from the definition of retail sales. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5210 2017–18 |
Student loan bill of rightsEstablishes the Washington student education loan bill of rights. Requires the student achievement council to designate a student education loan ombuds within the office of student financial assistance to provide timely... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5217 2017–18 |
Teacher certificationRepeals the statute that describes the design of each of the alternative route programs, and instead provides the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) with expected outcomes for alternative route programs and... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5221 2017–18 |
Medical licensure compactEnacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (Compact). | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5242 2017–18 |
Insurance/goods & servicesAuthorizes insurers to offer goods or services for free or less than fair market value under certain circumstances. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5246 2017–18 |
Personal records/DEL accessRequires that Department of Early Learning conduct background checks for child care and early learning providers and include records held by the Department of Social and Health Services that pertain to abuse or neglect... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5247 2017–18 |
DEL advising & contractingAdds additional members to the Early Learning Advisory Council. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5259 2017–18 |
Behavioral health authorityTransfers responsibility for community behavioral health care from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Health Care Authority. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5273 2017–18 |
Court docs/electronic filingDirects the State Auditor to assess the current utilization of electronic filing by Washington superior and appellate courts. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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