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 5999 2011–12 |
Greenhouse gas reportingHarmonizes state green house gas reporting requirements with federal requirements. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6003 2011–12 |
Organized retail theftIncludes, in the crime of organized retail theft, committing theft of property with a cumulative value of at least two hundred fifty dollars from a mercantile establishment with no less than nine accomplices and making or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6006 2011–12 |
Sediment removal/volunteersCreates a pamphlet hydraulic project approval permit that allows citizen volunteers to remove sediment from certain waters to help restore salmon habitat. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6008 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAddresses criminal street gangs. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6009 2011–12 |
Ethics in public serviceMakes changes to the conduct of ethics investigations. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6022 2011–12 |
Long-term care/I-1163Delays the effective date of Initiative Measure No. 1163 relating to reinstating the requirement that long-term care workers obtain criminal background checks and adequate training. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6023 2011–12 |
Permit efficiency committeeCreates the Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee to select priority economic recovery projects for coordinated permitting and integrated regulatory decision making by multiagency permitting teams. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6026 2011–12 |
Agriculture, viabilityWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the FFSA of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the GMA, the state Water Pollution Control Act, and the Shoreline Management Act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6028 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicPromotes the production of biofuel crops and organic crops by allocating water from the Columbia river mainstem and the lower Snake river mainstem. Requires the legislature, by 2018, to review the economic and environmental benefits. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6034 2011–12 |
4-H special license platesThe 4-H special license plate, displaying the 4-H logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an original issue 4-H special license... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6045 2011–12 |
Govt expenditure limitationsModifies provisions relating to limitations on expenditures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6053 2011–12 |
English as official languageEstablishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Designates the English language as the official language of the state. Requires all official business of the state to be conducted in English. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6054 2011–12 |
Health care facilitiesEliminates the certificate of need review for all health care facilities except hospitals. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6060 2011–12 |
Day spas/wine or beerDay spas are permitted to offer a complimentary glass of beer or wine to customers who are at least 21 years of age, in the same manner as art galleries and wedding boutiques. However, if the day spa provides massages, the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6080 2011–12 |
Landowner immunityExemptions to what constitutes a known dangerous artificial latent condition under this statute are added. These exemptions include conditions naturally or normally arising from the predominant uses of land including but not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6094 2011–12 |
Discover pass programIn addition to existing exemptions, the Discover Pass requirement does not apply to a motor vehicle operating on State Parks, DNR, or DFW recreation lands in order to access private lands or agency-managed lands where the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6132 2011–12 |
Ocean beach prospectingExempts ocean beach prospecting and mining activity, under certain circumstances, from the requirements of chapter 77.55 RCW (construction projects in state waters). | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6207 2011–12 |
New storm water requirementsBy July 31, 2012, Ecology must extend for a term of three years and without modification any NPDES municipal storm water general permit first issued on January 17, 2007. Additionally, Ecology must issue an updated permit for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6214 2011–12 |
Infrastructure statutesStatutory references are corrected to reference the provisions of the Public Utilities code that apply to regulatory fees for wastewater companies. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6217 2011–12 |
Irrigation districtsChanges the maximum value of property exempt from the public notice requirement in irrigation district property sales or leases from less than $500 to less than $10,000. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6222 2011–12 |
New hire/support registryAll employers doing business in the state are required to report to the Washington State Support Registry when the business hires a person for employment and the person: has not previously been employed by the employer; or was... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6224 2011–12 |
Hydroelectric generationRequires the generation of electricity by an irrigation district from certain water power to be considered an eligible renewable resource that qualifies for renewable energy credit. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6269 2011–12 |
Higher ed coordinationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6270 2011–12 |
Third-party reimbursementLicensees subject to the UDA are not required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program as a condition of licensure. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6274 2011–12 |
Firearms and ammunitionEstablishes the Washington firearms freedom act. Exempts from regulation under the commerce clause of the United States Constitution, firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition that is manufactured and retained in this state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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