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 5672 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as follows: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5733 2013–14 |
Interest arbitration panelsUniform personnel interest arbitration panels must consider the following additional criteria when making a determination: the budget priorities as determined by the governing body; financial and budgetary constraints... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5758 2013–14 |
Maritime service/unempl compServices performed by an individual on a fishing boat is not covered employment if the employer is not a reimbursable employer; the individual receives only a share of the boat's catch or the proceeds from the sale of the... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5783 2013–14 |
Customizd employmnt trainingIndustry cluster associations may be participants undertaking a training program with a training institution. Private employers that are members of an industry cluster association and hire a trainee of such training programs... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5805 2013–14 |
Projects/econ devel & transPrivate development projects that invest in the basic commodities of transportation, energy development, conservation, or efficiency may be designated as projects of statewide significance. Job creation requirements are... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5813 2013–14 |
Youth programs/ag fairsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5815 2013–14 |
Vapor productsProhibits the sale or transfer of a vapor product, or any instrument or paraphernalia that is solely designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco or shisha, including a hookah or water pipe, to a person under eighteen years old. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5829 2013–14 |
Small rural hospitalsIncreases payments for recipients eligible for certain medical assistance programs when services are provided by a rural hospital certified by the centers for medicare and medicaid services as a sole community hospital. | John Braun (R-20) | 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 5867 2013–14 |
State supreme court judgesFinds that: (1) The state Constitution provides that there shall be five supreme court judges; and (2) The legislature has seen fit by statute to add four additional justices to that august body. Requires existing judges of... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5869 2013–14 |
Legislation w/fiscal impactsRequires an expiration date on any enactment of the legislature with a fiscal note indicating a fiscal impact unless specific funding is provided in an appropriation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5885 2013–14 |
Instruction/Spanish, ChineseCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program in which a maximum of two school districts may participate. Requires each school district to provide a world language program in elementary schools that provides... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5907 2013–14 |
State recreational landsRequires the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Ensure no net loss of public recreational opportunities on department-managed lands; and (2) Open, reopen, or provide additional... | Pam Roach (R-31) | 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 5983 2013–14 |
Wells/gr mgmt hearings brdsLimits the growth management hearings boards authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of withdrawal of public groundwater exempt from certain permit requirements. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5989 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAddresses civil relief for veterans and military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5948 2013–14 |
State procurementExpands grounds for debarment of procurement contractors to include final determinations in civil actions, fraud, and violations of the federal false claims act or the state Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5362 2013–14 |
Workers' comp/voc rehabExtends the vocational rehabilitation pilot program an additional three years, until June 30, 2016. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5215 2013–14 |
Health care professionalsProhibits public and private insurers from making material contract amendments without providing the contracting health care provider with notice and the opportunity to opt out. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, 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 5227 2013–14 |
Corporate officersProvides that the services of corporate officers are not considered services in employment for unemployment compensation purposes, unless the corporation elects to cover its officers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5396 2013–14 |
Spirits sampling on-premisesAuthorizes the holder of a spirits retail license that is also a participant in the responsible vendor program to provide customers with single-serving samples of 0.5 ounce or less of spirits for the purpose of sales promotion. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
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