John Smith
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2013–14
2013–14 · Senate · R · LD 7
11
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
45
Bills co-sponsored
758
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5412 2013–14 |
Incremental hydroelectricityAdding Federal Incremental Hydroelectricity as an Eligible Renewable Resource Under I-937 . The following is added as an eligible renewable resource under I-937: a qualifying utility's proportionate share of incremental... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5431 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5448 2013–14 |
Utility purchasesRevises the energy independence act to narrow the requirement that utilities purchase electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5564 2013–14 |
Vehicles overtaking cyclistsA vehicle may drive into the left-hand lane when overtaking and passing a pedestrian or bicyclist so as to maintain a safe distance of at least three feet. | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5575 2013–14 |
State parks fundingLitter Tax Revenue is Transferred to State Parks. Litter tax revenue must be collected and deposited in the State Parks' Renewal and Stewardship Account, which is the general depository for camping and other funds collected by... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5636 2013–14 |
Voluntary planning under GMAA county that is obligated by choice to fully plan under GMA is eligible to remove itself from full planning obligations if: the county has a population of 20,000 or fewer inhabitants at some time between January 1, 2010, and... | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5653 2013–14 |
State parks programsSpecifies the State Parks and Recreation Commission's (State Parks) authority to offer interpretation activities including natural, cultural, and historical interpretation. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| 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 5677 2013–14 |
Water mgmt board/MethowAuthority is provided for a member of the existing watershed planning group to petition Ecology to establish a water management board for the Methow River Basin where: community support for the adopted watershed management... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | 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 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 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 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 5947 2013–14 |
US 395/No. Spokane corridorMakes appropriations for the US 395/North Spokane corridor projects. | John Smith (R-7) | 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 5193 2013–14 |
Gray wolf conflict managemntAllows the State Wildlife Account to be used for compensating the owners of livestock for damage caused by wolves. | John Smith (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5616 2013–14 |
Farm vehicles on highwaysChanges the radius for a farm-exempt vehicle used to travel between farms or other locations to engage in activities that support farming operations from 15 miles to 25 miles. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5669 2013–14 |
TraffickingExpands the definition of Trafficking to: | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5709 2013–14 |
Densified biomass pilot progDirects the Washington State University Extension Energy Program to develop and initiate a pilot program to use densified biomass to heat two public schools meeting certain criteria, by December 1, 2013. | John Smith (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5337 2013–14 |
DNR timber sale programStays for five years the set decrease in the maximum amount of timber that can be sold by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through their contract harvesting program. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5082 2013–14 |
Exchange facilitatorsModifies provisions of the exchange facilitator law related to deposit of client funds, claims on a fidelity bond, disclosures, custodial duties, prohibited practices, and criminal penalties. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
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