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 6140 2023–24 |
Intensive rural developmentAllows a new or redeveloped retail and food service use in a mixed-use limited area of more intensive rural development (LAMIRD) to have retail space of up to 10,000 square feet, or the size of the previously occupied space,... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| SB 5883 2023–24 |
Special education hearingsEstablishes burden of proof requirements for special education due process hearings. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5886 2023–24 |
Firefighter safety fundingAllows the Department of Labor and Industries to grant funds to employers of firefighters participating in the Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction Grant Program, to be used for safety training and assessments. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| SB 5010 2023–24 |
Synthetic opioids/endanger.Expands the felony offense of endangerment with a controlled substance by prohibiting knowing or intentional exposure of a dependent adult or dependent child to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, or the smoke created from a... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5299 2023–24 |
Law enf. officer protectionExpands the definition of Assault in the third degree to include when a person assaults an off-duty law enforcement officer or other employee of a law enforcement agency with specified intent. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5344 2023–24 |
School modernization loansEstablishes a modernization loan program for school districts and state-tribal education compact schools with significant building system deficiencies. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5590 2023–24 |
Mt. St. Helens license plateCreates the Mount St. Helens special license plate. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5595 2023–24 |
State nicknameDesignates "The Evergreen State" as the official state nickname. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5635 2023–24 |
Victims' rightsProvides additional rights to have the victims' safety considered in bail considerations, to provide written input when the court sets a date for trial, and to be informed of the offenders place of incarceration, release from... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5841 2023–24 |
DUI/financial supportAllows a court to order additional restitution in the form of financial support for a minor until the age of 18 when a person is sentenced for a crime involving driving under the influence that results in the death or... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5850 2023–24 |
Chronically absent studentsRequires each educational service district, subject to appropriation, to offer training and coaching on the identification and reengagement of students who are chronically absent. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6020 2023–24 |
Nonspot shrimp pot licenseEstablishes a nonspot shrimp pot-Puget Sound fishery license as a commercial limited entry fishery license. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6028 2023–24 |
Unemployment overpaymentsProhibits charging interest until January 1, 2025, on overpayment assessments for unemployment insurance benefits paid during certain weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, unless the overpayments were the result of fraud. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6030 2023–24 |
ADU tax exemptionsRemoves the county population restriction for the property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units rented to low-income households. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6031 2023–24 |
Student transp. allocationRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to study transportation formulas by comparing current formulas with alternative allocation formulas that reimburse special passengers, accommodate multiple... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6036 2023–24 |
Agriculture pests & diseasesEstablishes the Agricultural Pest and Disease Response Account (account). | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6148 2023–24 |
Quality of care metricsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to collect and report data on the maternity core set quality measures related to maternal and perinatal health beginning January 1, 2025. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6321 2023–24 |
Rental housingConcerning housing stability. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 6322 2023–24 |
Unemployment benefit delaysConcerning unemployment benefit delays. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| SB 5438 2023–24 |
Supportive relationshipsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to administer their oversight functions in a manner that is aware of, nurtures, and protects significant relationships in the lives... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5600 2023–24 |
Universal communications prgExtends the expiration date of the state Universal Communications Services Program by one year. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5677 2023–24 |
Walla Walla sweet onion dayRecognizes July 10th of each year as Walla Walla Sweet Onion Day. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5779 2023–24 |
Sunshine committeeRequires the public records exemptions accountability committee to meet four times annuall y , modifying the current requirement to meet quarterly. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5851 2023–24 |
Holocaust and genocide edu.Designates April as International Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month to provide space for formal recognition of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide and crimes against humanity. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| SB 5946 2023–24 |
Fallen firefighter memorialEstablishes a fallen firefighter memorial on the capitol campus in Olympia. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2024 |
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