Brian Dansel
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · Senate · R · LD 72015–16 · Senate · R · LD 72013–14 · Senate · R · LD 7
41
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
83
Bills co-sponsored
1,793
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6030 2015–16 |
Assessmnts in public schoolsWithdraws from the common core standards and returns to the prior Washington state essential academic learning requirements. Withdraws from the smarter balanced assessment consortium assessments and returns to the prior... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6075 2015–16 |
Crude oil pipelinesRequires the energy facility site evaluation council to: (1) Study matters relating to the siting and construction of pipelines for transporting crude oil and related products in this state; and (2) Consult with the department... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6083 2015–16 |
Marijuana plantsLegislative findings are made regarding the need to harmonize the medical marijuana system with the recreational system, including bright lines regarding the home production of marijuana for personal use. Individuals, 21 years... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6105 2015–16 |
Aggravated left lane drivingAggravated left lane driving fines are added to the penalty for the traffic infraction of driving continuously in the left lane of a multiline roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6147 2015–16 |
Water-sewer districtsModifies water-sewer district (district) provisions governing the sale of district real property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6158 2015–16 |
Firearms transfers/nonprofitAn additional exemption to the background check requirement is created for the transfer of possession of a firearm between individuals while conducting nonprofit fund-raising activities. These include but are not limited to... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6267 2015–16 |
Conc. pistol license noticesAllows a concealed pistol license applicant to request electronic mail notification of the expiration of the license, and requires the Department of Licensing to provide the requested notification 60 days prior to expiration... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6287 2015–16 |
Hydraulic projectsHydraulic projects requiring an HPA are limited to the construction or performance of work at or below the ordinary high water line that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6333 2015–16 |
Fantasy sports contestsFantasy competitions are considered games of skill and not gambling for purposes of the Gambling Act. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6377 2015–16 |
Parks & rec. commissionModifies Voting Requirements for Certain Land Disposals. The affirmative vote of at least four Commissioners is required to pass any proposition before the Commission. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6481 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington promise program to help make the first two years of college affordable and accessible to the state's citizens by offering a tuition waiver for eligible students enrolled in associate degree or... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6482 2015–16 |
Mechanic/materialmen's liensThe amount of contractor surety bonds are increased to $24,000 for general contractors and $12,000 for specialty contractors. Lien Limited to Actual Costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6483 2015–16 |
Dev. disability comm. acct.Directs half of the sale proceeds, any lease revenue, and any timber sale revenue of a Residential Habilitation Center, owned by the Department of Social and Health Services, into the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6487 2015–16 |
Use of force in self-defenseProvides that homicide is justifiable when committed in the event the slayer had a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself, herself, or another person in a dwelling, residence, other place of... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6490 2015–16 |
Fire suppression methodologyBy December 31, 2016, DNR must report to the Legislature with the following information: a list of the types of long-term fire retardants, foams, and gels used by DNR; the criteria used in determining when, where, and how to... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6542 2015–16 |
Personal info. disclosureRequires a requester, before obtaining records containing the names or nonexempt contact information of employees or volunteers from an agency, to swear under oath that he or she will not use the information to obtain... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6676 2015–16 |
State agency lobbyingAllows agency employees to assist with lobbying activities. Allows an agency's elected officials, appointed officials, director, or deputy directors to engage in certain lobbying activities. Prohibits the delegation of... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5631 2015–16 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish minimum standards for community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5647 2015–16 |
Guardianship facilitatorsPermits counties to create guardianship courthouse facilitator programs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5785 2015–16 |
St. officers official dutiesChanges the definition in the Ethics in Public Employment Act of official duties related to a state elected officer. | Senator (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5269 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5139 2015–16 |
Buildings, 4 or more storiesEliminates an exemption in the State Building Code Act for certain buildings that are four or more stories high. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5923 2015–16 |
Construction industryObligates counties, cities, and towns that collect impact fees to, by September 1, 2016, adopt and maintain a system for the deferred collection of impact fees for single-family detached and attached residential construction. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5760 2015–16 |
Joint operating agenciesIncreases the minimum dollar value of a purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies by a joint operating agency (JOA) that must be made through a sealed bid process from $10,000 to $15,000, exclusive of sales tax. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
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