Steve O'Ban
Senator
· Republican
· District 28
· most recent term 2021–22
2021–22 · Senate · R · LD 282019–20 · Senate · R · LD 282017–18 · Senate · R · LD 282015–16 · Senate · R · LD 282013–14 · Senate · R · LD 28
195
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
402
Bills co-sponsored
5,392
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6119 2017–18 |
Police force/comm. collegesAuthorizes the community and technical colleges to hire and maintain an armed commissioned police force on their campuses. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5106 2017–18 |
Involuntary treatment actRevises procedures for an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition for court review of an initial detention decision under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), and requires the Administrative Office of the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5890 2017–18 |
Foster care and adoptionExpands respite care for foster parents to include short-term support provided by case aides who provide temporary assistance to foster parents as needed to support the parental efforts of foster parents, subject to funding... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 20, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5632 2017–18 |
Organized retail theftAdds an additional way to commit organized retail theft with at least six accomplices and where the person makes or receives at least one electronic communication seeking participation in the theft. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5705 2017–18 |
Behavioral health agenciesProvides that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) should not improperly reduce the number of license violations found by field inspectors to allow licensees to avoid closure and place public safety at risk. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5552 2017–18 |
Firearms sales and transfersExcludes flare guns, other visual distress signaling devices and powder activated construction devices from the definition of firearm. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5035 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productPermits patients who are suffering from a serious or immediately life-threatening disease to use investigational medical products that have been partially tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5266 2017–18 |
Theft of rental propertyCharges persons who intentionally hold personal property beyond the expiration period as guilty of theft of property. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5595 2017–18 |
State hospital reimbursementBases the reimbursement required by contractors that use more state hospital patient days of care than allocated on the average number of days used in excess of the contractor's bed allocation for the quarter. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5635 2017–18 |
Retail theftClarifies that retail theft with special circumstances can be committed while possessing any item or device used under circumstances indicating an intent to use or employ for the theft. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5779 2017–18 |
Behavioral health/prmry careRequires the Health Care Authority (Authority) to review behavioral health and primary care payment codes, adjust payment rules to facilitate integration of behavioral health and primary care, and establish a methodology and... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5391 2017–18 |
Dept. of veterans affairsExpands certain counseling services and employment opportunities available for veterans and their families. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5069 2017–18 |
Associate degree educationAllows the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement associate degree programs at state correctional institutions without specific funds being appropriated for that purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5826 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversModifies the definition of "eligible veteran or National Guard member" used for tuition waivers to include military, Navy, or National Guard members on active duty who served in support of those serving on foreign soil or in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5039 2017–18 |
Electronic legal materialAdopts the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, creating a framework for authentication, preservation, and accessibility of legal material in an official electronic record. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5546 2017–18 |
Forest health treat. assess.Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework that proactively and systematically addresses the forest health issues facing the state. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5085 2017–18 |
Voidable transactions actAdopts the Uniform Law Commission amendments to the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, including changing the title to the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5372 2017–18 |
Audits finding noncomplianceRequires state agencies receiving a State Auditor's Office (Auditor) post-audit finding of noncompliance with state law to submit a remediation plan to the Governor, relevant legislative committees, and other entities. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5241 2017–18 |
Foster care & homeless ed.Requires school districts to grant and consolidate partial credit and coursework to eliminate academic and nonacademic barriers for homeless students and students in foster care. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5244 2017–18 |
Auto dealer "bushing" periodSpecifies the ways an auto dealer may communicate the acceptance or rejection of the auto sales contract, lease, or financing to a buyer or lessee during the "bushing" period. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5374 2017–18 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 6328 2015–16 |
Vapor productsCreates a comprehensive regulatory scheme governing commerce in vapor products that establishes statutory provisions pertaining to: (a) licensing and fee requirements for vapor products distributors, retailers, and Internet... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| SB 5635 2015–16 |
Power of attorneyEnacts the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, which governs creation, termination, scope of authority, fiduciary duties, and related matters regarding powers of attorney. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
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