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 5971 2017–18 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to fiscal matters. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5972 2017–18 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to fiscal matters. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5973 2017–18 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to fiscal matters. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6004 2017–18 |
State property tax reductionChanges the state property tax, for calendar year 2018, to two dollars and forty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6045 2017–18 |
Universal communicationsRepeals the July 1, 2020, expiration date of the state universal communications services program. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5867 2017–18 |
Personal care by familyDirects the Joint Legislative Executive Community on Aging and Disability to develop recommendations for a voluntary consumer-directed personal care program. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| SB 5316 2017–18 |
RCW provisions not neededDecodifies, recodifies, repeals, or amends a number of laws. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, 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 5898 2017–18 |
Public assist. eligibilityAllows a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient who is the parent of a child under the age of two years to claim an exemption from WorkFirst work participation requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5901 2017–18 |
Early child ed. eligibilityDelays the requirement to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program to eligible children from the 2020-21 school year to the 2022-23 school year. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5969 2017–18 |
Public employee bargainingRequires the Office of Financial Management to maintain a website with copies and summaries of tentatively agreed to collective bargaining agreements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5883 2017–18 |
Operating budgetMakes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium and makes supplemental budget appropriations for the 2015-17 biennium. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 1, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2017 |
| SB 5835 2017–18 |
Health outcomes/pregnancyProvides that it is an unfair practice for an employer that employs 15 or more employees to refuse to make reasonable accommodations for an employee's pregnancy and pregnancy-related health conditions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5736 2017–18 |
Nutrition programsExpands the home-delivered meals program for older adults. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 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 5111 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxCreates a 7 percent tax on capital gains deposited into the Education Legacy Trust account. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5113 2017–18 |
B&O tax/educationImposes a 7 percent tax on adjusted Washington capital gains. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5734 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingIncreases the threshold amount of a public works contract allowing a public entity to retain a percentage of payment in lieu of requiring a surety bond from $35,000 to $150,000. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5125 2017–18 |
Real estate/contractorsDefines "independent contractor relationship" with respect to the relationship between real estate brokers and real estate firms. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5097 2017–18 |
Chehalis board appointmentsMakes adjustments to the procedures for the appointment and terms of certain members of the Chehalis Board. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, 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 6656 2015–16 |
State hospital practicesEstablishes the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals (Select Committee), which receives updates, monitors, and makes recommendations regarding the state hospitals. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 19, 2016 |
| SB 6194 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsReestablishes a charter schools system in statute, with charter schools created separately from the common school system, and funded with revenues from the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6528 2015–16 |
Cybersecurity jobs actRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
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