Phil Fortunato
Senator
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 2025–26
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260
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
543
Bills co-sponsored
7,904
Recorded votes
5.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6026 2023–24 |
Student given namesProtecting the rights of parents and guardians by using students' given names in public schools. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| SB 5324 2023–24 |
Defense compatibility acct.Moves the deadline for the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to submit the Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) report to November 1 of each even-numbered year. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5436 2023–24 |
Firearm transfers to museumsExempts the transfer, gift, loan, sale, or bequest of a firearm to a museum or historical society from the background check requirements for a transfer of a firearm where neither party is a licensed dealer. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| SB 5290 2023–24 |
Local permit reviewProvides default permit processing time frames, applicable January 1, 2025, to local governments that do not, by ordinance or resolution, adopt different time frames. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| SB 5058 2023–24 |
Multiunit res. buildingsExcludes buildings with 12 or fewer units that are no more than two stories from the definition of "multiunit residential building" and thereby exempts these buildings from certain building enclosure design and inspection... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| SB 5278 2023–24 |
Home care aide certificationAllows the Department of Health more discretion for the preparation, grading, and administration of the home care aide certification examination. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| SB 5015 2023–24 |
Productivity boardStates that continued operations of the Productivity Board (Board) are subject to funds available for that specific purpose. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5518 2023–24 |
CybersecurityEstablishes the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee as a subcommittee of the Emergency Management Council to provide advice and recommendations that strengthen cybersecurity in both private and public sectors across all critical... | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5542 2023–24 |
EV supply equipmentExpands the definition of commercial metal property to include components of electric vehicle supply equipment made available for commercial or public use. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| SB 5196 2021–22 |
Special legislative sessionsSets procedures for the Legislature to call a special session by resolution. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5566 2021–22 |
Independent youth housingExpands the eligibility of the Independent Youth Housing Program to include youth who were formerly dependent at any time, who are under the age of 25, and youth receiving Extended Foster Care services. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5790 2021–22 |
Community support servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a school to work program and a statewide council to connect high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to services provided by... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5868 2021–22 |
Public fac. tax/housingAdds affordable workforce housing as an authorized use of moneys collected from the rural county public facilities sales and use tax. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5862 2021–22 |
Commercial energy programClarifies the responsibilities of a capital provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) funds to include billing, collection, and enforcement of delinquent C-PACER liens or C-PACER assessment... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5631 2021–22 |
CDLs/human traffickingDisqualifies a person from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a first violation of a human trafficking offense. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5082 2021–22 |
Productivity boardReestablishes the Productivity Board (Board), requiring members to be appointed by July 31, 2022. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5309 2021–22 |
Diapers/sales & use taxExempts diapers from sales and use tax. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5406 2021–22 |
Tow truck operator comp.Makes persons who operate a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner liable for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges of a registered tow truck operator (RTTO) dispatched by law enforcement or... | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5832 2021–22 |
Multifamily unit conversionExpands the multifamily property tax exemption to include the conversion of existing multiple-unit housing facilities into affordable housing in a county with a population greater than 300,000. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5907 2021–22 |
Roadside safetyRequires drivers to reduce their speed when approaching an emergency or work zone on a highway having four or more lanes. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5912 2021–22 |
Children on medicaidRequires the Health Care Authority to align Apple Health's schedule for providing early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment benefits with the Bright Future Guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Senator (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5986 2021–22 |
HomelessnessAddressing homelessness through providing emergency shelter, incentivizing employment of workers experiencing homelessness, and building homes for a better future. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5985 2021–22 |
Environmental policySetting a different direction on environmental policy in order to reduce the skyrocketing prices of basic goods and services. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 2022 |
| SB 5984 2021–22 |
Spirits products from RussiaProhibiting the sale of spirits products from Russia. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2022 |
| SB 5375 2021–22 |
Low-income housing assist.Requires the Department of Commerce to contract with at least one affordable housing development consultant to provide technical and pre-construction assistance to rural communities during the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
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