Mike Padden
Senator
· Republican
· District 4
· most recent term 2023–24
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266
Bills as prime sponsor
61
of those became law
922
Bills co-sponsored
12,440
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5503 2013–14 |
Delinquent property taxesA county legislative authority may establish, by ordinance, a program enabling taxpayers to make partial payments of delinquent property taxes on a monthly or quarterly basis. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5504 2013–14 |
State employee informationState employees must be truthful and forthright when providing information or answering questions related to the scope of their employment, the performance of their duties, and the operations of the agency at which the state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5578 2013–14 |
Family day care providersExempts certain family day care providers from having to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent education. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5618 2013–14 |
School warrantless searchExtends statutory authority to school resource officers and local police school liaison officers to search: | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5716 2013–14 |
Capital budget transparencyBudget documents that accompany capital budget bills must summarize proposed capital spending by legislative district. The information must show legislative district amounts for the total capital projects, competitive loan... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5726 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveA local jurisdiction such as a city, town, code city, or county cannot require an employer to provide paid sick or safe leave to employees unless the employer is physically located within the jurisdiction and only applies to... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5728 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveWashington State law preempts any local government regulation regarding paid sick leave and paid safe leave. Local government regulations addressing paid sick leave or paid safe leave that exceed standards set by the state are... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5860 2013–14 |
Attorney generalProvides that the Attorney General (AG) is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of superior court judges against the state or a county with respect to fiscal issues. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5966 2013–14 |
Alcohol, etc., in sentencingCrime-related prohibitions are defined to include prohibition on the use or possession of alcohol, cannabis, or controlled substances if the court finds that any chemical or substance abuse contributed to the offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5967 2013–14 |
Mental status evaluationsThe order for mental status evaluation and treatment may, but is not required to, be based on the presentence report. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6012 2013–14 |
Judicial members, state barA full-time judicial officer who is not an active member of the state bar cannot be charged any fee. If a judicial member applies to return to active status, that member cannot be charged any fee for the period in which the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6088 2013–14 |
State supreme court sizeWhen a vacancy on the Supreme Court occurs, it may not be filled until the number of judges on the court is reduced to seven. A vacancy may occur by resignation, retirement, death, or otherwise. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6168 2013–14 |
Children's administrationAn individual who is denied a license, employment, or unsupervised access to children by CA based on the results of a background check may request an internal administrative review. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6234 2013–14 |
Child care facilitiesPrior to requiring any alterations to a child care facility due to inconsistencies with the state building code, DEL must consult with a city or county official and receive written verification that the alteration is required.... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6368 2013–14 |
Pleasure craft-related constThe threshold for exempting construction of a boat ramp, boat launch, or dock in fresh water from the substantial development permit requirements is increased to $20,000. However, if subsequent construction within five years... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6384 2013–14 |
Venue of actions/countiesWhere the defendant resides in the county which is commencing an action, the defendant may transfer the venue for the action from that county to either of the two nearest judicial districts in accordance with court rules for... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6566 2013–14 |
Clemency and pardons boardGood cause, in the context of the Governor's ability to grant a respite or reprieve, means that the Governor has undergone an individualized consideration of the facts of a specific conviction after receiving a recommendation... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2014 |
| SB 6009 2013–14 |
Habitual property offendersA prosecutor may file a special allegation to increase an offender's standard felony sentencing range if the offender is a habitual property offender. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6089 2013–14 |
Eminent domainPrivate property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6448 2013–14 |
Ethics defense trust fundsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5246 2013–14 |
Teacher and principal evalsStudent Growth Data and Goals. For teachers who teach reading, language arts, or mathematics in a grade in which a federally mandated statewide student assessment is administered, student results on the statewide assessment... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| SB 6560 2013–14 |
Legislative transparencyProvides mandatory notice and waiting periods before legislative action. Opens all legislative committees to the public. Prohibits title-only bills. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| SB 6350 2013–14 |
St. constitution violationsA governmental entity that, under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, deprives any person of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by the state Constitution, is liable to the injured person. All damages... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 5100 2013–14 |
Sexual abuse against a childExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5243 2013–14 |
H.S. academic accelerationEncourages school districts to adopt a policy to automatically enroll a student who meets the standard on the high school state assessments or the Preliminary SAT in the next most rigorous advanced course in that subject, with... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
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