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 6372 2019–20 |
Structured settlementsRemoves the requirement that an injured worker must be at least 50 years old to settle workers' compensation claims through structured settlements. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| SB 6373 2019–20 |
Industrial insurance claimsRequires a self-insurer to issue an order allowing a workers' compensation claim within 60 days from the date that the claim is filed where the worker may be entitled to benefits, other than medical treatment only, and when... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| SB 6384 2019–20 |
Hospital administrative daysDirects the Health Care Authority to create a claims code for hospitals and data suppliers to use for patients that stay in the hospital without a medical need. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| SB 6245 2019–20 |
Vehicle taxes & feesAdopts provisions similar or identical to law as amended by Initiative 976. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2020 |
| SB 6246 2019–20 |
State employee bargainingConcerning state employee collective bargaining reforms. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2020 |
| SB 5007 2019–20 |
Motorcycle helmet useCreates a three-year pilot allowing persons age twenty-one or older to operate a motorcycle without a helmet. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5098 2019–20 |
Public defense fundingPhases in state reimbursement of county and city public defense costs by 2029. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5128 2019–20 |
Electric motorcycle feesLowers the additional annual registration fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5136 2019–20 |
Water infrastructure programEstablishes the water infrastructure program to provide competitive grants for projects that increase the availability of water for out-of-stream uses, reduce flood risk, improve fish passage, or reduce stormwater pollution. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5153 2019–20 |
Operating budget 2019-2021Makes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5154 2019–20 |
Supp. operating budget 17-19Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5176 2019–20 |
Rules, yearly expirationProhibits a rule from being adopted except within the power delegated to the agency and as authorized by law. Requires, beginning July 1, 2019, a rule adopted or amended before November 1st of any year to expire on June 1st of... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5215 2019–20 |
New employment tax creditProvides a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for businesses that create new permanent employment positions in certain counties. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5240 2019–20 |
City retirement/state investPermits the Washington State Investment Board to enter into agreements to invest the pension funds of the First Class Cities Retirement Systems. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5277 2019–20 |
Agricultural fair fundingEliminates a $2 million annual transfer from the state general fund to the fair fund. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5306 2019–20 |
Treasurer invest. portfoliosCreates a trust fund for separately managed local governmental funds. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5307 2019–20 |
Treasurer/public works boardModifies the Public Works Board membership to include the state treasurer. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5325 2019–20 |
Financial information/taxesExpands retail sales and use tax exemption on the sale of Standard Financial Information (SFI) to Qualifying International Investment Management Companies (QIIMC) and QIIMC affiliates. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5407 2019–20 |
Scan-down allowancesProvides a Business and Occupation tax deduction for scan-down allowances. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5516 2019–20 |
UW behavioral health campusCreates a behavioral health innovation and integration campus within the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW School of Medicine). | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5532 2019–20 |
Special educationRequires school districts and educational service districts to embed the best practices for differentiating instruction and learning activities to meet each student's individual needs in any professional development provided... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5534 2019–20 |
ECEAP outcomes studyRequires the state institute for public policy to prepare an updated report of the 2014 early childhood education and assistance program outcome evaluation report. Requires the department of children, youth, and families and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5535 2019–20 |
Child care costsRequires the department of children, youth, and families to convene and facilitate a child care affordability and accessibility work group to examine regulatory and licensing costs and the associated effects on child care... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5537 2019–20 |
Behavioral health facilitiesAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to finance community-based mental health facilities. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5538 2019–20 |
Higher education free speechEstablishes an outdoor area of an institution of higher education's campus as a traditional public forum. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
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