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 5042 2019–20 |
RTA vehicle valuationRequires a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to establish a motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) market value adjustment program (MVAP). | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5043 2019–20 |
RTA tax nullificationAuthorizes taxes approved by regional transit authority voters after January 1, 2015, to be nullified within the complete boundaries of a county within an authority if a proposition to nullify the taxes is approved by voters.... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5044 2019–20 |
RTA tax nullificationAuthorizes taxes approved by regional transit authority voters to be nullified within the complete boundaries of a county within an authority if a proposition to nullify the taxes is approved by voters. Requires the county... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5049 2019–20 |
Property tax/line of dutyCreates a lifetime property tax exemption for residences owned by persons whose spouses were killed in the line of duty, either in the military or as a first responder. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5052 2019–20 |
School resource officersDefines school resource officer (SRO). | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5092 2019–20 |
School district waiversAuthorizes the Washington State Board of Education to grant waivers of state laws and rules to schools, within limits. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5094 2019–20 |
Roadway signs/U.S. flagPrevents the Washington State Department of Transportation, cities, and counties from prohibiting the flag of the United States to be placed along or near roadways. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5095 2019–20 |
Productivity boardReestablishes the Productivity Board (Board), requiring members to be appointed by July 31, 2019. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5099 2019–20 |
Rec. target shooting areasIncludes recreational target shooting in designated areas in the list of activities where public and private landowners shall not be liable for unintentional injuries. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5104 2019–20 |
Local gov. vehicle tollsProhibits most local governments from imposing vehicle tolls. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5110 2019–20 |
Ag. fairgrounds/alcoholAllows certain special occasion licensees, who hold an event on the fairgrounds of an agricultural fair, to allow patrons to carry open, unfinished servings of alcohol between buildings, under specified conditions. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5111 2019–20 |
Private investigator cardsAllows a licensed private investigator agency to issue an employee a temporary registration card after the employee has completed preassignment training and testing, and initiated a background check. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5128 2019–20 |
Electric motorcycle feesLowers the additional annual registration fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5136 2019–20 |
Water infrastructure programEstablishes the water infrastructure program to provide competitive grants for projects that increase the availability of water for out-of-stream uses, reduce flood risk, improve fish passage, or reduce stormwater pollution. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5139 2019–20 |
Daylight saving timeProvides that the state will permanently follow Pacific Standard Time advanced by one hour, if Congress amends the Uniform Time Act to authorize states to do so. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5140 2019–20 |
Uniform standard timeStates the intent of the Legislature to move to daylight savings time year-round if authorized by Congress. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5172 2019–20 |
Firearm training/legislatorsRequires a legislator, who wants to introduce a bill pertaining to a firearm, to be able to produce proof that he or she has completed certain firearms training requirements. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5180 2019–20 |
Tenancy termination/militaryProvides service members the right to terminate rental agreements with less than twenty days' written notice under certain conditions when receiving orders of a permanent change of station. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5195 2019–20 |
Real estate taxes/housingAuthorizes counties and cities required to plan or who are planning under the Growth Management Act to use real estate excise tax revenue for the planning, acquisition, reconstruction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, or... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5235 2019–20 |
PlumbingRevises the plumbing laws. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5259 2019–20 |
GMA/agricultural landAllows consideration of innovative zoning techniques and other measures to encourage the success of the agricultural economy regardless of urban growth area boundaries. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5358 2019–20 |
Housing dev./religious orgs.Requires cities and counties planning to allow for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5390 2019–20 |
Property tax/residencesExpands the property tax relief program for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of disability. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5419 2019–20 |
Vehicle service fee adjust.Increases the service fee for changes in a vehicle title certificate and related transactions from $12 to $14. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| SB 5463 2019–20 |
Impounded vehicles/militaryRequires the Department of Licensing, upon receiving an abandoned vehicle report to check whether the registered owner is an active duty servicemember and report that information to a registered tow truck operator (RTTO). | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
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