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 5415 2011–12 |
Vehicle & up to two trailersAuthorizes a combination consisting of a motor vehicle and up to two trailers when the operator or driver holds a commercial driver's license. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5417 2011–12 |
Legislator printed materialsProvides that the distribution of materials at public facilities for the purpose of informing the public regarding legislative matters and legislative contact information constitutes an exception to ethics rules regarding the... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5419 2011–12 |
Legislative action/noticeThe Senate and the House may not hold a public hearing or vote on an omnibus operation, capital, or transportation appropriations bill; any tax or fee bill; or any proposed substitute, striking amendment, or conference... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5420 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemCounties, cities, towns, and federally-recognized Indian tribes that choose by written resolution to participate, are member jurisdictions (members) of the Intrastate Mutual Aid System (System). Upon receipt by the Military... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5438 2011–12 |
Dept of fish & wildlife landWDFW must evaluate opportunities for timber sales on department lands. WDFW must provide recommendations to the Commission on timber sales that would generate revenue while sustaining or enhancing the suitability of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5453 2011–12 |
Pacific salmon productionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5481 2011–12 |
Natural resource partnershipCreates the natural resources partnership office to identify and facilitate the development of opportunities for public-private and public-public partnerships with a substantial likelihood to increase efficiency or reduce... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5490 2011–12 |
Express toll lanes/eastsideThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5491 2011–12 |
Boundary review boardsBoards may modify a proposal by adding territory that would increase the total area of a proposal. However, Boards may not modify a proposal by adding an amount of territory to proposed city or town annexations that... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5530 2011–12 |
Shoreline management actModifies shoreline management act provisions regarding appeal and permit procedures. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5543 2011–12 |
Fire protection firmsCertificate of Competency Holder. A person must be certified by the State Director of Fire Protection (Director) and be a certificate of competency holder to perform work as a portable fire extinguisher technician,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5545 2011–12 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenPermits law enforcement to record a communication with one party's consent if there is probable cause to believe the communication involves Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5550 2011–12 |
Marina annual rent ratesProvides a Geographic Averaging Method for Marina Upland Values. Generally, a marina continues to have its lease rent determined in the same manner as any other aquatic lands lease. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5551 2011–12 |
Forestry riparian easementChanges the Minimum Requirements for Participation in the FREP Program. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5561 2011–12 |
State rockTenino sandstone is designated as the official rock of the state of Washington. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5657 2011–12 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsIf the proposed action is located in more than one city or county, the lower of the agencies' adopted exemption levels controls the action, regardless of which agency is the lead agency. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5669 2011–12 |
Natural resources agenciesDirects specified natural resources agencies to conduct certain actions involving the consolidation of administrative regions, services , and functions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5672 2011–12 |
Health care liability reformProvides for health care liability reform by addressing joint and several liability, noneconomic damages, statute of limitations, attorneys' fees upon summary judgment dismissal, promoting periodic payments of future damages,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5673 2011–12 |
Lease inc. to service contr.The Act is amended to require that a lease incident to a service contract must disclose all requirements under the Act even if they are exempt under the CLA. A lease incident to a service contract must disclosure the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5685 2011–12 |
Public records violationsThe court has discretion to make a monetary award to the person who prevails. The Legislature requests that the court use the multifactor analysis in Yousoufian v. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5692 2011–12 |
Adopted siblings/relativesRecognizes adopted siblings, half siblings, and adoptive parents of any sibling or half sibling for purposes of chapter 74.15 RCW (care of children, expectant mothers, and developmentally disabled). | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5693 2011–12 |
"Copy"/public records actA definition of copy is added to the PRA to mean a reproduction of a record, either in paper or electronic format, that includes all content of a record that relates to the conduct of government or the performance of any... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5699 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentThe rules for on-site sewage systems adopted by SBOH must require on-site sewage proprietary treatment products to be certified by a third-party certification organization. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5701 2011–12 |
Motor vehicle records accessAuthorizes the release of certain information on an individual vehicle owner when the requesting party is a homeowners' association. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5702 2011–12 |
Temporary state park closureWhen a state park is temporarily closed due to budget constraints, State Parks is authorized, if determined feasible, to enter into agreements with the local government, local park district, nonprofit organizations, and civic... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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