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 5334 2005–06 |
Annexation surtaxTo pay for providing municipal services in newly annexed areas, certain cities are given authority to impose a temporary annexation surtax on utilities, for up to ten years, after obtaining voter approval. This authority is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5341 2005–06 |
State patrol retirementProvides that in no event shall the member contribution rate be less than two percent. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5346 2005–06 |
Citizen councilor officeEstablishes the office of citizen councilor. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5353 2005–06 |
JudgmentsProvides a uniform method of transferring a municipal court judgment into district court. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5384 2005–06 |
Public building contractsRevises requirements for public building or construction contracts. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe legislature adopts the California motor vehicle emission standards in effect on January 1, 2005. No vehicle of model year 2009 or later will be registered in the state unless the vehicle: (1) is consistent with the vehicle... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5427 2005–06 |
Senior citizen fishing licAuthorizes persons over age seventy to obtain a combination fishing license at no charge. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5429 2005–06 |
Offender risk assessmentsDOC may not reduce an offender's risk level if the offender is under supervision in the community without providing written justification documenting that the department's review and why DOC believes that the risk to the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5434 2005–06 |
Antiharassment hearingsA petitioner for an antiharassment protection order must provide a petition, and an affidavit stating specific facts and circumstances of the harassment; unless the alleged harassment involves a sex offense(s). If sex offenses... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5435 2005–06 |
Antiharassment crt jurisdctnMunicipal courts have the authority to exercise jurisdiction and cognizance of any civil harassment action brought under RCW 10.14. Municipal courts are directed to transfer civil anti-harassment protection order actions to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5456 2005–06 |
Excavating near pipelinesAny person who fails to notify the one-number locator service, as required under law, before excavating within 35 feet of a transmission pipeline is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the pipeline is damaged. A new misdemeanor... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5457 2005–06 |
Vehicle loads on highwaysFailure to secure a load in the first or second degree is a gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor, respectively. Failure to secure a load in the first degree is committed when a person negligently fails to secure all or part of a... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5459 2005–06 |
Recorded documentsInstruments not generated by governmental agencies that are presented to a county auditor or recording officer for recording may not contain a social security number, date of birth identified with a particular person, or the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5469 2005–06 |
Individual development accntAn Individual Development Account program is created in the DCTED. Criteria is established for the DCTED to follow in selecting sponsoring organizations to establish and monitor the accounts. An individual contribution to the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5476 2005–06 |
Advisory sentence rangesThe upper limits of the standard sentencing ranges included in the sentencing grid are advisory for offenders convicted of violent felony offenses. The maximum length of incarceration these offenders may receive is the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5503 2005–06 |
Solicitation near highwaysDeclares that no person shall stand or sit on a public highway, nor upon any shoulder or intersection control area of a public highway, for the purpose of soliciting employment or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5504 2005–06 |
Multiple murder casesAmends RCW 10.95.020 to provide that a person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder, a class A felony, if he or she commits first degree murder as defined by RCW 9A.32.030(1)(a), as now or hereafter amended, and the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5511 2005–06 |
Skate parksImmunity under the recreation use immunity statute is expanded to public or private nonprofit skate park owners or operators who charge a nominal fee of no more than five dollars per day. The fees must be devoted to providing... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5532 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyEnhances the penalties for animal cruelty. Repeals RCW 16.08.030. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5534 2005–06 |
Monorail trans authorityA CTA must exercise the power of eminent domain in the same manner, and by the same procedures, as provided by law for cities of the first class. Before a CTA may issue bonds, the governing board must be composed entirely of... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5566 2005–06 |
Enrollment cards/IndiansAn enrollment card issued by the governing authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Washington is an acceptable form of identification to register to vote, or purchase liquor or tobacco in the state of Washington. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5567 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programThe Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) will establish a reinvesting in youth program to award grants to counties for implementing programs to reduce crime. The programs must target youth already... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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