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 6463 2015–16 |
Crime of luringModifies the crime of Luring by requiring the prosecutor to prove that a defendant had the intent to harm the health, safety, or welfare of the minor or person with a developmental disability or to facilitate the commission of... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6472 2015–16 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeThe Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Sufficient Minimum Balance Account is created in the Motor Vehicle Fund in the state treasury. Funds in the new account may be spent only after appropriation and may only be used for covering 45... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6477 2015–16 |
Chem dependency services/B&OThe B&O tax deduction allowing a BHO and a health or social welfare organization to deduct amounts received for providing mental health services under a government-funded program is expanded to include government funds... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6485 2015–16 |
Chemical dep./mental healthDOH must develop expedited education requirements for obtaining a CDP license that apply to a person who holds a license as a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, independent social... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6495 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.When there is a finding of child abuse or neglect by DSHS, the subject receives notice by certified mail. If there is an unfounded finding, the subject is notified by regular mail to the person's last known address or by email. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6497 2015–16 |
Truancy reductionEnacts the Keeping Kids in School Act, which makes a variety of changes and additions to practices and requirements related to school attendance and truancy. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6499 2015–16 |
Child support/electronicRequires an employer or other business that has received an income withholding order from the department of social and health services requiring payment to the Washington state support registry to remit payments through... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6515 2015–16 |
Firearms/hunting educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, to develop a program of instruction for firearms safety and hunter education for students in grades nine through... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6541 2015–16 |
State hospital performanceEach state hospital must develop a robust Lean performance management plan to be overseen by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). DSHS must coordinate activities between the state hospitals to develop common... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6544 2015–16 |
Behavioral health regs.DSHS and HCA must convene a task force to align regulations between behavioral health and primary health care settings and simplify regulations for behavioral health providers. The alignment must support clinical integration... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6547 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & payThe WSP must conduct an outreach and marketing plan based on recommendations from the JTC report on recruitment and retention of state patrol officers. Specifically, the bill requires the WSP to: develop a comprehensive... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6565 2015–16 |
Health info. disclosuresAuthorizes a health care provider or health care facility to disclose certain health care information about a patient, without the patient's authorization to the extent a recipient needs to know the information, if the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6583 2015–16 |
DOC performance managementRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to develop a performance management plan in accordance with the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Lean management standards. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6603 2015–16 |
Suicide educationCreates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. Requires Forefront at the University of Washington... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6634 2015–16 |
WSPRS/military serviceAny member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System with 25 years of service in the Washington State Patrol may count up to five years of military service credited as a member whether or not the individual left the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6636 2015–16 |
Consumer protection/militaryAuthorizes a service member, who has been called into active service, to terminate or suspend the following services upon written notice, including electronic mail, to the service provider: (1) Telecommunication services from... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5106 2015–16 |
Webcam unauthorized accessCreates civil liability against any person who gains unauthorized access to another person's webcam. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6443 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesThe Commission must repeal WAC 162-32-060 on gender-segregated facilities in its entirety. The Commission may not initiate any rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender segregated facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2016 |
| SB 5355 2015–16 |
Resident student/veteransModifies the definition of resident student for veterans of the uniformed services, including spouses and dependents, receiving veterans administration educational assistance benefits to comply with the Veterans Access,... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5995 2015–16 |
Mobility/trans system goalIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5079 2015–16 |
Child abuse/military parentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to forward reports of physical or sexual abuse of a child to military law enforcement if appropriate. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5177 2015–16 |
Forensic mental hlth srvicesEncourages the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to develop alternative locations for competency restoration services for persons who do not need inpatient hospitalization, and allows restoration services in a... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
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