Dan Swecker
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2011–12
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385
Bills as prime sponsor
59
of those became law
1,938
Bills co-sponsored
14,587
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5081 2007–08 |
Bonds for highwaysRevises the authority to request the issuance of general obligation bonds and their amount for category C state highway improvements. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5082 2007–08 |
State ferry employeesThe time periods for collective bargaining by state ferry employees is changed to coincide with other state employee collective bargaining time frames and with the biennial budget time period. Negotiations of a proposed... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5083 2007–08 |
Automated traffic camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the use of cameras in designated construction work zones on state roadways when workers are present. The fine issued for state roadway construction... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5094 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesAmends RCW 82.14.370 to change the sales and use tax for public facilities in counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5107 2007–08 |
Bonds for highwaysRequests the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for state highway improvements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5124 2007–08 |
Wildlife rescue coalitionThe Washington Wildlife Rescue Coalition statute is repealed. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5125 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesClarifying the Definition of "Person with a Disability": The statutory definition of "person with a disability" is changed to conform with the regulatory definition of the same term used by the Department of Fish & Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5126 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dataSensitive fish and wildlife data may be released to the following entities and their agents for fish, wildlife, land management purposes, or scientific research needs: government agencies; public utilities; accredited colleges... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5127 2007–08 |
Rockfish researchDFW is required to develop and implement a rockfish research and stock assessment program. The required research includes surveys in both the Puget Sound and coastal waters using new and existing technologies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5128 2007–08 |
Commercial fish harvestThe section of law concerning the record keeping requirements for retail sellers of fish and shellfish is repealed and replaced with record keeping requirements for commercial fish receivers, which include persons who sell... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5131 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife departmentIn carrying out their statutory duties DFW employees are given express authority to inspect all fish, wildlife, and shellfish, inspect where such animals and fish are commercially stored, collect samples, and board commercial... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5132 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dept fundingRevenue collected by DFW from the sale of annual resident saltwater licenses and all annual razor clam and shellfish licenses is redirected from the general fund into the Wildlife Account. The provision requiring recreational... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5133 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseProvides that no person may be issued a commercial driver's license unless that person presents evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she is a resident of this state, has successfully completed a course of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5136 2007–08 |
Trans budget 2007-09Makes transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5138 2007–08 |
Trans sup budget 2005-07Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2005-2007 biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5141 2007–08 |
Divisions of landLand divided by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent are subject to land use regulations that otherwise apply. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5143 2007–08 |
Open space programLand on which housing for employees and the principal place of residence of the farm operator or owner of all classified parcels can be considered farm and agricultural lands if the housing or residence is on or contiguous to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5146 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle excise taxesSound Transit may continue to impose its MVET only so long as it is contractually obligated to impose the tax, but may not impose the tax after the last scheduled bond payment is due on existing bonds. Additionally, Sound... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5147 2007–08 |
Surcharge on vehicle insEach insurer engaged in writing automobile insurance policies is required to pay to the Department of Revenue a surcharge of two dollars per motor vehicle insured. The surcharge must be paid to the insurer by the policyholder,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5148 2007–08 |
Development activityBuildings or structures constructed by a regional transit authority (e.g., Sound Transit) are specifically exempted from the type of development activity subject to the imposition of local government impact fees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5149 2007–08 |
County treasurersRequires that payments made from a county treasurer's "Metropolitan Park District Fund" be made through electronic funds transfer or through warrants issued in accordance with specified requirements. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5185 2007–08 |
Hunting/off-road vehiclePermits a county legislative authority to authorize hunting while operating an off-road vehicle. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5186 2007–08 |
Discarded vehicle tiresDOE must exempt beneficial use of discarded vehicle tires from solid waste permitting requirements. DOE may impose conditions necessary to protect human health and the environment. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5194 2007–08 |
Essential public facilitiesA twelve member Joint Task Force on Essential Public Facilities (Task Force) is created. The Task Force must define essential public facilities, develop strategies for determining which communities are adversely impacted,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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