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 5331 2015–16 |
Workers' comp grp self-insurAny group of employers who are substantially similar may adopt a plan for group self-insurance. Substantially similar means private employers who are affiliated with the same industry, line of work, or trade, or public... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5332 2015–16 |
Local employment lawsAny charter, ordinance, regulation, rule, or resolution adopted by a city, town, county, or port district regulating wages, hours of work, employee retention, or leave from employment must apply equally to unionized and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5363 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develExplicitly states that private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5382 2015–16 |
Aluminum smelter tax prefsThe aluminum industry tax preferences that are set to expire in 2017 are extended for ten years to 2027. A tax preference statement is included that directs JLARC to measure the effectiveness of the exemption in preserving... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5411 2015–16 |
Wheeled all-terrain vehiclesRequires any person who operates a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway to also release counties, cities, and towns from any liability. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5418 2015–16 |
Cat. injured workersRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to create a pilot program under which innovative treatment and service interventions for catastrophically injured workers are compared to usual or standardized care. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5420 2015–16 |
Industrial insurnce coverageBy July 1, 2017, employers in Washington may choose to self-insure, obtain private sector industrial insurance, or purchase industrial insurance from the state fund. Private Industrial Insurance. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5421 2015–16 |
Teen summer employment wageEmployers may pay teen wages to new employees ages 14 to 19 years at the federal minimum wage rate established in section 206(a)(1) of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Teen wages can only be paid to new employees hired on... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5422 2015–16 |
Temporary teen training wageEmployers may pay teen training wages to new employees ages 16 to 19 years at 85 percent of the state or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. Employees working under the teen training program may not be more than 10... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5449 2015–16 |
Appeals court tax divisionThe newly created statewide Tax Appeal Division of the Court of Appeals (Tax Appeal Division) hears appeals of excise taxes, property taxes, estate taxes, and adverse rulings from a tax authority or adverse rulings from the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5451 2015–16 |
Vocational rehabilitationMakes permanent the provisions of the vocational rehabilitation pilot program, with some changes. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5491 2015–16 |
Reservations of waterSpecifically authorizes the Department of Ecology (Department) to maintain and implement all reservations of water for certain future uses that are included in rules adopted and amended by the Department since the year 2001... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5507 2015–16 |
L&I fines & civil penaltiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5508 2015–16 |
Recovery/industrial insurnceAll economic and noneconomic damages, except loss of consortium, are subject to the third-party recovery statutes. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5509 2015–16 |
Occupational disease claimsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5511 2015–16 |
Local sales & use tx changesReduces the allowable frequency of local sales and use tax changes from four times per year to three times per year. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5512 2015–16 |
Retro rating plan emps, grpsAuthorizes retrospective rating plan employers and groups to assist the department of labor and industries in the processing of certain claims. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5513 2015–16 |
Structured settlementsWorkers age 40 and older can enter into structured settlements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5514 2015–16 |
Minimum wage and OT compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime, if the employer establishes that the employer acted in good faith conformity with and reliance on the following: a rule related... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5515 2015–16 |
Long-term care providersRetirement benefits for individual providers are not subject to collective bargaining. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5516 2015–16 |
Injured worker compensationThe existing structured settlement program is repealed, and a new settlement program is created. Voluntary Settlement Agreements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5540 2015–16 |
National day of the cowboyThe fourth Saturday in July is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy, but is not considered a legal holiday for any other purpose. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5552 2015–16 |
Religious objectorsThe standard for religious non-association is changed to bona fide personally held religious beliefs. The amount of money paid by those asserting religious non-association is changed to an amount equivalent to, or by... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5576 2015–16 |
Workplace injury reportingA worker must immediately report any accident to the worker's employer or supervisor. The report must be in writing, signed by the worker, and submitted to the employer within 60 days of the date of the injury, or before the... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5585 2015–16 |
Real estate/local governmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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