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 5609 2023–24 |
Housing approvalRequires counties, cities, and towns to approve the construction of enough new homes to eliminate each local government’s proportional share of the state’s total housing shortage through 2033, and review their requirements to... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5638 2023–24 |
Lake and beach districtsConcerning lake and beach districts. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5680 2023–24 |
Seismic safety/schoolsConcerning seismic safety in Washington public schools. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5686 2023–24 |
Senior citizens local taxImposing a local sales tax wholly credited against the state sales tax to support programs for senior citizens. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5689 2023–24 |
Internet projects/tribesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for labor and materials used in the construction of an Internet and telecommunications infrastructure project. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5710 2023–24 |
Behavioral health/youthCreates a grant program within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide funding to educational service districts on an ongoing basis to offer students attending schools in rural areas access to a... | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5734 2023–24 |
ABLE accountsCreates the Encouraging Achieving a Better Life Experience Account in the state treasury. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5741 2023–24 |
Housing gap voucher pilotRequires public housing authorities to implement and administer a housing gap voucher pilot program, from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2029, to provide rental assistance for seniors, low-income families, and members of... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5745 2023–24 |
Use of a stolen firearmConcerning the use of a stolen firearm. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5756 2023–24 |
Fuel tax suspensionConcerning a temporary suspension of the state motor vehicle fuel tax. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5758 2023–24 |
Electromagnetic attacksStudying the risks of electromagnetic pulse attacks. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5764 2023–24 |
Hospital safety net programChanges the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) to the Hospital Safety Net Program. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5771 2023–24 |
Vehicle feesProviding consumer relief for the climate commitment act. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5772 2023–24 |
Energy code/federal lawRequiring the state building code council to amend the state energy code to comply with the energy policy and conservation act. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5773 2023–24 |
Public defense servicesConcerning public defense services. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5782 2023–24 |
Right to counsel servicesEvaluating the provision of right to counsel services. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5813 2023–24 |
Agricultural instructionRequires school districts to offer instruction in agricultural literacy beginning no later than the 2025-26 school year. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5916 2023–24 |
Indigent defense task forceReinstating the indigent defense task force. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5929 2023–24 |
Fentanyl/endangermentConcerning fentanyl. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5962 2023–24 |
Fabricated intimate imagesConcerning fabricated intimate or sexually explicit images and depictions. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 6019 2023–24 |
Pharmacist prescriptive authExpanding prescriptive authority for pharmacists. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5120 2023–24 |
Crisis relief centersEstablishes 23-hour crisis relief centers as a new category of behavioral health facility to provide services to voluntary clients, clients being brought in by first responders, and clients referred by the 988 behavioral... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5581 2023–24 |
Maternal support servicesRequires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to conduct an analysis of how health plans define, cover, and reimburse for maternity care services and make recommendations regarding methods to reduce or eliminate cost... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5000 2023–24 |
Americans of Chinese descentDesignates January of each year as Chinese American/Americans of Chinese Descent History Month. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| SB 5381 2023–24 |
Legislators/lettersSpecifies that the Ethics in Public Service Act is not violated when a legislator sends letters of recommendation on behalf of and requested by a constituent, as well as certain congratulatory letters to constituents. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
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