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 6558 2017–18 |
I-405 traffic flow studyRequires the department of transportation, for purposes of studying traffic flow, to: (1) Cease operations of the express toll lanes on Interstate 405 for ninety consecutive days; and (2) During that time, allow vehicles to... | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6559 2017–18 |
Midwife feesRequires the secretary of the department of health to set the initial application fees and renewal fees for licensure as a midwife. Prohibits the fees from exceeding five hundred twenty-five dollars per license per year. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| SB 6504 2017–18 |
Passing vehicle on the rightAllows a vehicle to overtake and pass a vehicle on the right-hand side of the roadway. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6513 2017–18 |
First responder sales tax exProvides a sales and use tax exemption for public safety vehicles, public safety equipment, and replacement and repair parts for the vehicles and equipment used by first responders. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6476 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersExempts the following from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers: Where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid concealed pistol license. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6500 2017–18 |
Transp. network companiesEstablishes statewide regulations for transportation network companies, including requirements for annual permits, administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL). | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| SB 6455 2017–18 |
Towing expenses/insuranceAdds a requirement under a motor vehicle liability policy for a minimum of $5,000 in coverage for towing, recovery, and storage. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6405 2017–18 |
Supreme court fiscal notesRequires the office of financial management, in consultation with the administrative office of the courts, to establish a procedure for the provision of fiscal notes estimating the impact of state supreme court decisions that... | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| SB 6411 2017–18 |
Advanced spacecraft manuf.Creates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures in advanced spacecraft manufacturing. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| SB 6173 2017–18 |
Pistol license recordsExempts the following from public inspection and copying under the public records act: Concealed pistol licenses, notices of license denials, and any documents associated with a license or license application. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 5001 2017–18 |
Transit auth. board membersChanges the board of a Regional Transit Authority from appointed to elected. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5021 2017–18 |
Military members/pro bonoEstablishes an office for military and veteran legal assistance within the Attorney General’s Office, which may not provide criminal legal assistance. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5059 2017–18 |
Motor vehicle prop. offensesAdds Malicious Mischief (first and second degree) involving a motor vehicle to the list of offenses that require special scoring of certain prior motor vehicle offenses, and to those offenses that are triple scored for... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5061 2017–18 |
WSPRS/military serviceProvides non-interruptive, or prior, military service credit for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement Systems (WSPRS) Plan 2 to match the provisions of WSPRS Plan 1. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5066 2017–18 |
Zero-based budget reviewsRequires that the Legislature identify 20 percent of non-entitlement programs on which agencies must perform a zero-based budget analysis and submit this analysis with their biennial budget request for the ensuing biennium,... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5156 2017–18 |
Motorcycle helmet useAllows persons age 18 or older to operate a motorcycle without a helmet. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5209 2017–18 |
Gold star license platesProvides qualifying widows or widowers an opportunity to receive a standard issue license plate in lieu of a gold star license plate. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5228 2017–18 |
Hydraulic project approvalCreates a joint legislative task force to review issues relating to hydraulic project approval jurisdiction. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5281 2017–18 |
On-site sewage systemsRestricts state Board of Health and local rules related to on-site sewage systems (OSS) from requiring private monitoring contracts to be a condition of OSS use permits, from requiring dedicated easements for certain OSS... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5320 2017–18 |
Abortion, notifying parentsRequires at least 48 hours actual notice to one parent or the legal guardian of the pregnant minor prior to performing an abortion on a pregnant minor. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5321 2017–18 |
Sex. assault/parental rightsEstablishes a process where a survivor, who becomes pregnant as a result of a sexual assault and who elects to raise the child, can seek the court's assistance in avoiding continued forced interactions with the rapist which... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5350 2017–18 |
Adjud. proceeding deadlinesRequires an agency make a final decision within two years after an administrative challenge to an agency action. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5370 2017–18 |
Federal funding programsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to provide an annual report to the Legislature on certain federal funding programs that require changes in state law as a condition of receiving federal funds. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5373 2017–18 |
WSP recruitment & retentionRequires that Washington State Patrol officer salaries must always be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5378 2017–18 |
Motorcycles on laned roadsAuthorizes a two year pilot program allowing motorcycles to pass a vehicle in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, subject to specific operational limitations. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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