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 6509 2017–18 |
Correctional cost savingsRequires terms of community custody to run concurrently when an offender is serving consecutive terms of confinement for multiple sentences, unless a court specifically orders otherwise. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 6525 2017–18 |
Education funding reformImplements state salary allocations in the 2018-19 school year if school districts meet certain budget, transparency, and accounting requirements. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| SB 5375 2017–18 |
Andy Hill cancer researchRenames the Cancer Research Endowment Authority the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| SB 5190 2017–18 |
Gambling/org. membershipRemoves the requirement that an organization have not less than 15 active voting members to be an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization under the Gambling Act for purposes of conducting bingo games, raffles, amusement... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6537 2017–18 |
Fed. forestlands/ed. fundingStops the reduction of state basic education funding to school districts in counties with federal forest lands. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6538 2017–18 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies provisions regarding projects of statewide significance. Provides a business and occupation tax credit and a public utility tax credit for investments in a qualifying project. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6540 2017–18 |
Medicaid waiverRequires the state health care authority to submit a demonstration waiver request under section 1115 of the social security act to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6541 2017–18 |
Rules, yearly expirationRequires a rule adopted or amended before November 1st of any year to expire on June 1st of the year following adoption unless the legislature acts to postpone the expiration, unless the agency adopting the rule has... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6543 2017–18 |
Comm & tech college tuitionReduces tuition at community and technical colleges by 10 percent in the 2018-19 academic year. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| SB 6524 2017–18 |
Special education fundingModifies provisions regarding appropriations for special education programs. Revises the definition of "funded enrollment percent," to include the actual enrollment percent if above thirteen and five-tenths percent, for school... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6528 2017–18 |
Effective licensing portRequires the department of licensing to create the Washington effective licensing port web site, which is a comprehensive and user-friendly web site for public comment on and review of individuals working in one or more of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6476 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersExempts the following from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers: Where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid concealed pistol license. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6420 2017–18 |
Criminal justiceModifies penalties for a person who drives a motor vehicle while that person is in a suspended or revoked status. Changes the name of the "diversion program" to the "relicensing program" and modifies the eligibility... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| SB 6405 2017–18 |
Supreme court fiscal notesRequires the office of financial management, in consultation with the administrative office of the courts, to establish a procedure for the provision of fiscal notes estimating the impact of state supreme court decisions that... | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| SB 6286 2017–18 |
SEBB board membershipAdds two members to the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6305 2017–18 |
Public retiree benefitsProvides a one-time increase to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 member monthly benefits of 3 percent up to a maximum of $62.50. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6242 2017–18 |
Residential prop valuationAuthorizes a $100,000 assessed value homestead exemption for state property taxes, subject to approval by the voters of a constitutional amendment. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6243 2017–18 |
Embedment-style anchorsExempts the following from the provisions of the shoreline management act of 1971: A person installing an embedment-style anchor for a mooring buoy designed to serve pleasure craft. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6244 2017–18 |
House of rep/member electionDivides each legislative district into two single-member representative districts. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 5047 2017–18 |
Operating sup budget 2017Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2015-17 biennium. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5048 2017–18 |
Operating budgetMakes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5070 2017–18 |
ParaeducatorsCreates the Paraeducator Board with listed members and duties. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5112 2017–18 |
Tax preferencesInvests in education and other vital public services by: (1) Narrowing the use tax exemption for extracted fuel; (2) Modifying the nonresident sales and use tax exemption; (3) Eliminating the sales and use tax exemption for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5114 2017–18 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsRequires the first state economic and revenue forecast of each calendar year be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20th. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5149 2017–18 |
Paid family leaveProvides benefits for individuals on paid family leave, including a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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