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 6063 2013–14 |
Opportunity gap, closingEach CBA entered, reopened, and renewed after the effective date of this section, which is proposed to be placed in the chapter of law on the Education Employment Relations Act, must specifically address actions to be taken in... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6089 2013–14 |
Eminent domainPrivate 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. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6195 2013–14 |
State tourism marketing progNumerous legislative findings concerning the impacts of tourism to Washington State are outlined. Specifically, the Legislature finds that tourism represents the fourth-largest export industry in Washington State, employing... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6300 2013–14 |
Public sector union financesEach employee organization must file a report with PERC containing the following information: The name of employee organization, mailing address, and physical address; The name and title of each officer; and Statements about... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6307 2013–14 |
Local employment lawsThe state preempts the entire field regarding wages, hours of work, employee retention, and leave from employment. Cities, towns, counties, and port districts cannot require, enforce, or regulate payment of wages, hours of... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6524 2013–14 |
Hazardous materials(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the spill prevention and response act. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6412 2013–14 |
Collection of sales tax debtA seller cannot make a claim for unpaid sales tax against a buyer longer than the statutory period for assessment of taxes, penalties, or interest, which is the current year plus four additional calendar years. The unpaid... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 5986 2013–14 |
Basic education fundingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6525 2013–14 |
Prevailing wage exemptionExempts from prevailing wage laws, any portion of work on a public works project that is performed or funded by a nonprofit organization. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6526 2013–14 |
Workers' compensationRecognizes the importance of compensating an injured worker permanently and totally disabled from an industrial injury or occupational disease. However, a permanent and total disability award should not be a replacement for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6175 2013–14 |
Tax appeal processQualifications for persons appointed to the Board are modified to include requiring substantial experience making the record in a tax case suitable for judicial review. The Governor is granted authority to appoint additional... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6500 2013–14 |
Coal transition powerRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource," for purposes of the energy independence act, to include coal transition power. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6484 2013–14 |
State agency grant programThe State Agency Innovation and Efficiency Grant Program (program) is created to allow state agencies to compete for grant funds implementing projects that improve delivery of services at reduced cost. State executive branch... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6414 2013–14 |
Lobbyist reportingRequires certain agencies, lobbyists, and lobbyists' employers to file required reports electronically over the internet as provided by the public disclosure commission. Requires the appropriate ethics boards to define the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| SB 6351 2013–14 |
Military member dependentsAuthorizes an application to be filed with the department of social and health services for dependents of military service members to receive services provided under the home and community-based services programs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6322 2013–14 |
Telecommunications investmntCreating a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Telecommunications Equipment and Machinery. Sales and use taxes do not apply to sales or use of telecommunications machinery and equipment, or to sales or use of tangible personal... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 6323 2013–14 |
Public disclosure commissionTerminates, effective July 31, 2014, the terms of existing public disclosure commission members and requires the commission, beginning August, 1, 2014, to be composed of five members appointed as provided in this act. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| SB 6278 2013–14 |
Killing big game by mistakeAn affirmative defense is created for the violation of DFW's rules regarding killing or taking a big game of the wrong sex. The defense does not apply to the killing of a bear, elk, or threatened or endangered species. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6293 2013–14 |
State recreation landsMakes the discover pass voluntary. Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of state recreation lands. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6303 2013–14 |
Withdrawal of candidacyIf an incumbent officeholder who has filed for re-election withdraws their declaration of candidacy, the filing period for that office is extended 72 hours after the close of business on the last day for candidates to withdraw... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6306 2013–14 |
Fire district vehicles/taxDistricts having an annual budget receiving less than $1,000 per square mile served are exempt from paying use tax when purchasing vehicles. The county assessor of the district's county must certify that a district meets the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6190 2013–14 |
Public records act/countiesRevises the definition of "agency" in the public records act to clarify that a local agency includes a county official's office. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
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