Doug Ericksen
Senator
· Republican
· District 42
· most recent term 2021–22
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304
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
770
Bills co-sponsored
16,305
Recorded votes
3.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6166 2015–16 |
Incremental electricityAmends the definition of an "eligible renewable resource" to include incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment project completed after March 31, 1999, at a qualified biomass energy facility that... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6248 2015–16 |
Transition of coal unitsProvides that regulatory liabilities placed into a retirement account to cover prudently incurred decommissioning and remediation costs of an eligible coal plant may only be used for these costs and may not be altered or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6459 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCGrants authority to general authority Washington peace officers to assist the Department of Corrections with the supervision of offenders on community supervision. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5670 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progAllows unspent funds in the Universal Communications Services Account remaining at the end of any fiscal year to be carried over and spent in subsequent fiscal years. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5778 2015–16 |
Ambulatory surgical facilityProhibits the Secretary of Health from increasing ambulatory surgical facility licensing fees until July 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6196 2015–16 |
Energy site eval. councilModifies requirements pertaining to deposits and other payments submitted to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council for the costs of application processing, site inspections, and compliance monitoring. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6633 2015–16 |
Marine resources adv councilExtends the Marine Resources Advisory Council's existence from 2017 until 2022. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6363 2015–16 |
Transportation/waterwaysRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to consider and report on the feasibility of providing waterway access for recreational purposes during the design process for state highway projects, other... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6679 2015–16 |
State-issued identificationRequires the secretary of state to continue to work with the department of licensing to ensure that government-issued identification remains valid and acceptable for purposes of meeting the needs of the relevant divisions and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2016 |
| SB 5012 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5014 2015–16 |
Water banking best practicesRequires all water bank sponsors operating in the Yakima River Basin to report a schedule of charges to the Department of Ecology. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5016 2015–16 |
Water resources/agency landsWithin existing appropriations, State Parks, WDFW, and DNR must maintain an inventory of water rights appurtenant to lands purchased by their agencies, and at least once per year review and record whether all or a portion of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5018 2015–16 |
Water, underground storageProvides that underground artificial storage and recovery projects meeting certain standards are deemed to comply with state water quality standards for groundwater. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5021 2015–16 |
Cadmium/children's jewelryChildren's jewelry is excepted from the 40 ppm cadmium standard for children's products. Children's jewelry must meet the ASTM F-2923-14 standards as approved on October 1, 2014. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5044 2015–16 |
Shoreline devel. mitigationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5056 2015–16 |
Chemical action plans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Complete and publish a chemical action plan for any flame retardant identified as a chemical of high concern for children within two years of the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5061 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsThe Board's jurisdiction under GMA to hear petitions challenging the local regulation of permit-exempt wells is removed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5063 2015–16 |
Revenue growth for educationFrom July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2027, two-thirds of any expenditures of new revenue to the state general fund and related funds must be made for state education programs, including K-12 education, early learning programs,... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5064 2015–16 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsThe first forecast of each calendar year must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20. The provision for a March 20 forecast in odd-numbered years is removed. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5134 2015–16 |
Instream flows/base, minimumLevels and flows established by Ecology will not affect any permit-exempt groundwater withdrawal, even if withdrawal would conflict with base flows necessary to preserve instream resources and values. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5135 2015–16 |
Groundwater uses/Skagit flowAs of the effective date of this section, existing permit exempt groundwater uses established between April 14, 2001, and October 3, 2013, within WRIAs 3 and 4, will not be subject to interruption from the Skagit river basin... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5136 2015–16 |
Instream flow rule, newEcology must repeal the Skagit river basin instream flow rule in entirety. Ecology must then initiate rulemaking to adopt a new rule, ensuring ample opportunity for public input and thorough analysis of the economic costs of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5298 2015–16 |
Municipal waters, diversionMakes a legislative finding that it is in the overriding considerations of the public interest for the Department of Ecology to make certain uninterruptable municipal water supplies available for appropriation between river... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5325 2015–16 |
Alt fuel commercial vehiclesSales and Use Tax. New and qualifying used commercial vehicles that are principally powered by clean alternative fuel are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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