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 6550 2005–06 |
Driver training schoolsRevises provisions concerning the regulation of driver training schools. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6551 2005–06 |
LimousineRevises the definition of limousine. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6471 2005–06 |
Rainy day reserve fundStatutes are enacted to implement Senate Joint Resolution 8222, contingent on the voters' approval of the proposed state constitutional amendment at the November 2006 general election. The Rainy Day Reserve Fund is established... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6477 2005–06 |
Amateur radio communicationsTo further the public purpose of encouraging the expansion of the ham radio network, a work group is convened. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6309 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6311 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersEach school district will receive sufficient allocations to fund a salary bonus equal to ten percent of its base pay for eligible certificated instructional staff who teach math, science, or special education. Districts will... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6317 2005–06 |
Voter registrationRevises voter registration provisions. Repeals RCW 29A.08.145 and 29A.84.670. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6318 2005–06 |
Emergency by the legislatureRequires a two-thirds vote in order for the legislature to declare an emergency. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6333 2005–06 |
Identification for votersDeclares that valid photo identification consists of any one of the following: (1) A valid driver's license; (2) A valid state identification card; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid tribal identification card;... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6388 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that government's use of eminent domain in Washington should be restricted to uses that protect public health and safety or provide public use facilities, such as streets, roads, highways, street and road lighting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6389 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDeclares an intent to enhance the penalties for, and monitoring of, sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5270 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationThe Department of Revenue is given the authority to assess a penalty to an owner of an unregistered vessel. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6297 2005–06 |
School district diesel fuelAn additional $22.1 million from the state general fund is appropriated to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. An additional $3.05 per weighted student mile in the 2005-06 school year and $1.79 per weighted... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6300 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for certain medical equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5118 2005–06 |
Habitat conservation prgrmsA new category for restoration and enhancement projects by state agencies reduces the unallocated portion of the habitat conservation account. Within the outdoor recreation account, the statutory allocations for state parks,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5172 2005–06 |
Uniform arbitration actChapter 7.04 RCW is repealed in its entirety. New arbitration procedures are consolidated in a new chapter in Title 7 RCW. To a great extent, the provisions of the current Chapter 7.04 RCW are reorganized and retained. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5223 2005–06 |
Fine-only misdemeanorsStatutes identified as misdemeanors for which the punishment is limited to a fine are changed to civil infractions. Maximum penalties for civil infractions consist of: $25 for class 4 infractions; $50 for class 3 infractions;... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5224 2005–06 |
Indecent libertiesFour of the five alternative methods of committing the crimes of indecent liberties without forcible compulsion are ranked as seriousness level VII on the sentencing grid. One alternative, when the perpetrator is a health care... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5300 2005–06 |
Defenses in civil actionsFinds that a person who is injured as a result of engaging in criminal activity should not be entitled to recover damages for that injury if the criminal activity was an actual cause of the injury and the circumstances of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5313 2005–06 |
Legal United States presenceProvides for verification that applicants for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5314 2005–06 |
Terrorists actsProhibits terrorist acts against animal and natural resource facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5323 2005–06 |
Crimes against propertyTheft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the first degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at over $2,500. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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