John Braun
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2025–26
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341
Bills as prime sponsor
43
of those became law
564
Bills co-sponsored
9,315
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5205 2021–22 |
K-12 education vouchersEstablishing a K-12 education voucher program. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5316 2021–22 |
State financial managementRevises the process to request spending unanticipated revenues. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5320 2021–22 |
Administrative rules & proc.Concerning responsibilities of the three branches of government for administrative rules and procedure. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5323 2021–22 |
Wages & salariesRequires that most state employees are subject to 24 days of furloughs during the 2021-2023 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5324 2021–22 |
Mobility equipment/sales taxConcerning financial relief for disabled and elderly populations by providing a sales and use tax exemption for mobility enhancing equipment. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5334 2021–22 |
Levy authorization info.Requires school districts to use a standardized template with specific content when providing information to the public regarding the authorization of levies. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5349 2021–22 |
Traffic LFO consolidationCreating a program for the consolidation of traffic-based financial obligations to facilitate reinstatement of driving privileges that are suspended because of failure to pay. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5352 2021–22 |
Retirement system opt-outAllows certain public employees that first become eligible for coverage in the Public Employees' Retirement System at age 60 or older, to opt out of retirement coverage. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5358 2021–22 |
Hard-to-place job seekersProvides a business and occupation and public utility tax credit to qualifying businesses hiring certain unemployed persons, such as persons convicted of a felony and homeless persons. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5359 2021–22 |
Motor vehicle sales taxDedicating the state sales tax on motor vehicles to transportation improvements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5394 2021–22 |
Liquor sale by restaurantsAuthorizes spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensees, beer and wine restaurant licensees, and tavern licensees to sell beer and wine for curbside service and delivery under specified conditions. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5409 2021–22 |
Insurance use of credit infoRequires insurers to provide reasonable exceptions to insurance rates for consumers experiencing extraordinary life circumstances if contacted in writing. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5422 2021–22 |
Excise tax/aerospace, etc.Concerning excise tax reform to preserve aerospace and other manufacturing jobs in Washington. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5424 2021–22 |
Working families/taxProviding financial relief for working families. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5429 2021–22 |
Litter control programConcerning the "pick it up, Washington" litter control program. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5434 2021–22 |
Elections/voter confidenceConcerning elections and voter confidence. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5464 2021–22 |
In-person learning optionRequiring the option of in-person learning unless prohibited by the governor, secretary of health, or a local health officer. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5468 2021–22 |
Controlled subst. possessionConcerning knowing possession of a controlled substance. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5473 2021–22 |
"Open safe, open now" planImplementing the "open safe, open now" plan for reopening Washington. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5475 2021–22 |
Controlled subst. possessionConcerning knowing possession of a controlled substance. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5484 2021–22 |
COVID-19/county phasesEnsuring that equitable COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation is considered before a county may be reverted to a more restrictive phase under the healthy Washington: Roadmap to recovery plan. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5503 2021–22 |
Long-term care productsStudying the financial products available through the private market to replace the long-term services and supports trust program authorized in chapter 50B.04 RCW. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5601 2021–22 |
School district boardsEmpowering school district boards of directors. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5608 2021–22 |
Park and land public accessRepeals the Discover Pass Program. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| SB 5672 2021–22 |
Long-term care/refundsConcerning long-term services and supports trust premium refunds for deceased individuals with developmentally disabled dependents. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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