Luke Esser
Senator
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 482003–04 · Senate · R · LD 482001–02 · House · R · LD 481999–00 · House · R · LD 48
86
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
848
Bills co-sponsored
5,616
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6342 2005–06 |
Municipal court judgesRequires election of all municipal court judges. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6491 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle theftThe offense of TMVWOP in the second degree is an unranked class C felony. In cases of "unranked crimes," courts are required to impose a determinate sentence which may include not more than one year of confinement and may also... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6494 2005–06 |
Real estate disclosureThe disclosure required to be made by sellers of real property in regards to farm proximity and farm practices is modified. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6500 2005–06 |
Vessel purchasesA sales tax and use tax exemption is provided to nonresident individuals of this state for the purchase of vessels 30 feet or longer for use outside of this state, provided they are a resident of another state or a province of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6794 2005–06 |
State ferry employeesModifies collective bargaining between the bargaining representative of ferry workers and the state beginning with bargaining for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium, including requiring bargaining before the adoption of the biennial... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6900 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesRevises provisions relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| SB 6892 2005–06 |
Seattle pro football accountThe 2006 Seattle Professional Football Championship Account is established. Ten million dollars of the general funds is deposited in the account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2006 |
| SB 5222 2005–06 |
Insanity defenseRemoves a defendant's statutory privilege against self-incrimination during an insanity defense mental examination; and | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5404 2005–06 |
Actions against law officersWhen a law enforcement officer makes a request that an action for damages be defended, the employing governmental entity has 120 days to determine whether the officer was acting within the scope of the officer's official... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5413 2005–06 |
Health care action mediationNo action for negligence against a health care provider may be commenced unless the defendant has been given at least 90 days notice of intent to commence the action. If notice is served within 90 days of the expiration of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5635 2005–06 |
Right to possess firearmsA previously convicted person may bring an action, in the county in which he or she resides, for an order restoring the person's right to possess a firearm. This is the only method to have the right to possess a firearm... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6165 2005–06 |
Family child care providersThe Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to family child care providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6341 2005–06 |
Failure to secure a loadFailure to secure a load in the first degree is added to the list of vehicular offenses that constitute a criminal act. A victim who suffers an injury or death as a result of a driver's violation of the failure to secure a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6438 2005–06 |
School district leviesThe provisions of SSB 6211 are extended for an additional three years beyond 2007. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6590 2005–06 |
Family support actAt the request of the Washington uniform legislation commission, the revised uniform interstate family support act takes effect on January 1, 2007. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6780 2005–06 |
Math and science educationThe Mathematics/Science Scholar designation on the high school diploma is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6786 2005–06 |
City trans authorityThe governing board of a city transportation authority must be comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. Provisions are made for how the seats on the board are to be filled. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6856 2005–06 |
Indian gaming regulatory actThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Actions to settle tribal-state disputes arising under IGRA may be brought on and after July 30, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5724 2005–06 |
Individual providersIf DSHS proposes rules or policies that apply generally to a significant group of individual providers or consumers and the application of those policies or rules may result in a significant change in the number of hours... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6216 2005–06 |
News mediaNo judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with subpoena power may compel the news media to testify, produce, or in any way disclose the identity of a source of any news or information where such source has a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6404 2005–06 |
Tribal police officersThe CJTC has the authority to grant, deny, or revoke the certification of tribal police officers employed by any tribal government that has voluntarily requested certification for their police officers. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
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