Janéa Holmquist Newbry
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2013–14
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144
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
895
Bills co-sponsored
9,695
Recorded votes
2.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6537 2009–10 |
Econ revitalization boardModifies criteria used by the community economic revitalization board to make loans to political subdivisions or federally recognized Indian tribes in financing the cost of public facilities. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6585 2009–10 |
Workers' comp & unemploymentModifies provisions regarding individuals eligible for benefits under workers' compensation and unemployment insurance. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6586 2009–10 |
State building code councilGubernatorial appointments to the Council are subject to Senate confirmation. If a Council member is not confirmed by the Senate by the end of the regular session following the appointment, the appointee’s position is... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6587 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6638 2009–10 |
Workers' compensation reformMakes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6645 2009–10 |
New businesses/B&O exemptionProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new businesses. Requires strategic contribution payments deposited in the tobacco settlement account in an amount equal to the amount necessary to offset the cost of the tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6732 2009–10 |
Industrial insuranceThe balance of a self-insured's surety bond will be deposited into the insolvency trust fund if the self-insured employer has been in default for ten years and all claims against the employer are closed. In second injury cases... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6810 2009–10 |
Municipal water supplyIncludes the beneficial use of water for a port district in the definition of "municipal water supply purposes" in the water code, chapter 90.03 RCW. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6820 2009–10 |
Motorcycle helmet useProvides exceptions to motorcycle helmet use requirements. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6821 2009–10 |
State govt tax increasesRequires a measure to be submitted to the voters that would reaffirm the provisions of Initiatives 601 and 960 that required a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise state taxes, absent voter approval. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6822 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency/residencesNullifies the state building code council's recently adopted rules, WAC 51-11-0900 and 51-11-0901, requiring additional residential energy efficiency requirements for dwellings. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6883 2009–10 |
Legislators' expensesProhibits members of the legislature from receiving any allowances for per diem expenses during a special session that is convened within thirty days following a regular session. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5840 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 6108 2009–10 |
State lottery/PowerballAuthorizes the state lottery to conduct "Powerball." | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 576, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5470 2009–10 |
Low-income senior housingExempts from sales tax meals provided to people over 62 years of age that are residents of federally-subsidized, low-income senior housing facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5963 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual has good cause and is not disqualified from benefits if continuing in employment would work an unreasonable hardship on the individual, and modifies the "quit to follow" provision. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5248 2009–10 |
Military childrenEnacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact) with certain amendments. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5718 2009–10 |
Sexually violent predatorsDefines the prosecuting agency and which agency has the authority to file a petition for the commitment of a sexually violent predator is clarified. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5042 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkRequires agencies to waive fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5110 2009–10 |
Serving wine and beerAllows wedding boutiques and art galleries to offer one complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers who are 21 years of age or older. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5120 2009–10 |
Agricultural structuresAmends the state building code (SBC) to specify that permitting and plan review fees for agricultural structures may only cover the local government costs of processing applications, inspecting and reviewing plans, preparing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5834 2009–10 |
Alcoholic beveragesPermits liquor licensees to conduct various activities, including: (1) wineries to maintain a warehouse for distribution of its wine in certain circumstances; (2) distillers to donate spirits to certain organizations; (3) a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5738 2009–10 |
OSPI review of complianceDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review school district reporting requirements and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding which reports should be discontinued, which should be... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5276 2009–10 |
University engineering progsRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University may offer civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
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