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 5675 2013–14 |
Industrial insuranceCreates an efficient and cost-effective industrial insurance system for the benefit of employers and employees by introducing competition into the system through a choice of insurance carriers from whom employers may purchase... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5729 2013–14 |
Real estate brokersClarifies that certain real estate brokers are independent contractors. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5757 2013–14 |
Information technologyOCIO must develop standards that enable agencies to produce clear, consistent, and usable web content. The standards must be based on leading usability practices. | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5758 2013–14 |
Maritime service/unempl compServices performed by an individual on a fishing boat is not covered employment if the employer is not a reimbursable employer; the individual receives only a share of the boat's catch or the proceeds from the sale of the... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5759 2013–14 |
Economic devel. commissionA minimum of $500,000 from the account must be extended annually to cover the operational costs of the Commission. Contracts with private firms using funds received from the account must specify that the funds must be returned... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5765 2013–14 |
Business & govt streamliningA business regulatory efficiency program administered by Commerce is created by the Legislature. The goal of the efficiency program is to provide an improved regulatory environment in Washington State for businesses. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5825 2013–14 |
Nurses & physicians/cont. edRequires the nursing care quality assurance commission and the medical quality assurance commission to: (1) Adopt rules to allow a person renewing a license to satisfy up to twenty-five percent of his or her continuing... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5829 2013–14 |
Small rural hospitalsIncreases payments for recipients eligible for certain medical assistance programs when services are provided by a rural hospital certified by the centers for medicare and medicaid services as a sole community hospital. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5845 2013–14 |
Attorney compensationEstablishes the professional compensation parity act. Requires attorneys and law firms to charge an indigent person a fee for services that is based upon a sliding fee schedule for determination of discounts from charges for... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5853 2013–14 |
Trades people at PUD's/PSERSAuthorizes membership in the public safety employees' retirement system for certain employees at public utility districts. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5869 2013–14 |
Legislation w/fiscal impactsRequires an expiration date on any enactment of the legislature with a fiscal note indicating a fiscal impact unless specific funding is provided in an appropriation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5907 2013–14 |
State recreational landsRequires the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Ensure no net loss of public recreational opportunities on department-managed lands; and (2) Open, reopen, or provide additional... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5915 2013–14 |
Impaired driving & beer taxRequires the revenue collected from the additional tax imposed on beer and strong beer to be deposited in the impaired driving safety account to be used for improving impaired driving safety and enforcement. Requires a visible... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5917 2013–14 |
Impaired driving safetyRequires some of the revenue collected from the tax on certain spirits sales to be deposited in the impaired driving safety account to be used for improving impaired driving safety and enforcement. Requires a visible and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5926 2013–14 |
Aerospace competitivenessRequires the department of commerce to: (1) Encourage, through new or repurposed programs, the state's workforce to "innovate here" with access to public and private resources to prototype new technology and develop commercial... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5927 2013–14 |
Discrimination-free commerceAddresses the state civil rights act with regard to the right to engage in commerce free from discrimination. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5940 2013–14 |
Estate tax applicable ratesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5989 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAddresses civil relief for veterans and military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5679 2013–14 |
Agency rule review processRequires the departments of Ecology, Labor and Industries, and Health to establish a formal review process of existing rules. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5718 2013–14 |
WA businesses 1-stop portalRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in collaboration with other agencies to provide the Legislature with a plan for establishing performance benchmarks, and for measuring the results of implementing a... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5948 2013–14 |
State procurementExpands grounds for debarment of procurement contractors to include final determinations in civil actions, fraud, and violations of the federal false claims act or the state Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5149 2013–14 |
Crimes against pharmaciesCreates a one year sentencing enhancement for a person convicted of a robbery offense committed against a pharmacy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5092 2013–14 |
Registered nursesRequires the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules on continuing competency. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| SB 5197 2013–14 |
Safe school buildingsRequires school districts to work with law enforcement to implement emergency response systems, and requires a status report by December 1, 2014. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
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