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 5308 2011–12 |
Military training/licensingThe Department must develop a process to evaluate military training and experience that may be applied toward meeting the training and educational requirements for cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, estheticians,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5323 2011–12 |
Retirement of judgesA judge must retire from office either at the end of the calendar year in which the judge attains the age of 75 years or upon the expiration of the member's term of office after attaining such age. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5328 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityDSHS may not provide pubic assistance to any applicant who has not provided a SSN that has been verified by DSHS as well as written authorization to annually electronically transmit the applicant's most recent federal income... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5333 2011–12 |
Lawful presence/driver's licRequires verification of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for all persons renewing or applying for their driver's license, driver's instruction permit, agricultural driving permit, identicard, or any other... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5334 2011–12 |
Higher educ. financial aidRequires citizenship or permanent residency in the United States to qualify for higher education financial aid. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5335 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5338 2011–12 |
Lawful presence in U.S.Prohibits persons from transporting, moving, or attempting to transport in the state any alien who has entered or remained in the United States in violation of the law. Requires verification of United States citizenship or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5345 2011–12 |
Collective bargainingEncourages state agencies to use competition to lower the cost and improve the quality of public services and to compete for contracts to provide services. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5346 2011–12 |
Education vouchersAuthorizes parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system to receive an education voucher for each child educated outside the public education system. Requires the office of the superintendent... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5347 2011–12 |
Right to workDeclares that it is the policy of the state that a person shall not be required by an employer to: (1) Abstain or refrain from membership in any labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment; or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5349 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/repealEliminates the ability of state employees and other nontraditional groups to collectively bargain with the executive branch over compensation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5351 2011–12 |
Registered sex offendersA covered offender may not knowingly enter the premises of a school unless the school has given the offender written permission to enter for limited times and purposes. If the offender enters the school without written... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5356 2011–12 |
Hunting cougars using dogsExtends for five years the existing pilot project for the hunting of cougars with the aid of dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5358 2011–12 |
Prevailing rate of wageAddresses the prevailing rate of wage with regard to public building service maintenance contracts. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5360 2011–12 |
Cities & towns fiscal reliefA city may either publish the text of an ordinance , or a summary of each ordinance, in the official newspaper of the city or post the text of an ordinance on the city's website and make a hard copy available at a specific... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5369 2011–12 |
Shellfish enforcementExpands Prohibitions on Commercial Shellfish Activity When a Certificate of Approval is Under Suspension. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5376 2011–12 |
Natural resource agenciesDNR, WDFW, and State Parks must identify and list property that is no longer required for their department purposes. The agencies must sell the identified properties by November 1, 2012. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5377 2011–12 |
Homeowners' associationsAmends the Homeowners' Association Act by creating procedures for and restrictions on (1) developer control of homeowners' associations; (2) transferring special developer rights, and (3) terminating developer control. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5378 2011–12 |
Death with dignity actRequires the physician who signs a patient's death certificate to record the cause of death as assisted suicide for purposes of the death with dignity act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5413 2011–12 |
Frontage of a county roadA majority of the landowners or the owners of the majority of the frontage on any county road may petition the county legislative authority to vacate a frontage road. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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