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 5366 2017–18 |
DOT advertising activitiesAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to sell commercial advertising on the WSDOT websites and social media. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5546 2017–18 |
Forest health treat. assess.Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework that proactively and systematically addresses the forest health issues facing the state. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3171 1999–00 |
Education funding$ The Better Schools Fund is created. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2392 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt jnt task forceC Creates a 17 member joint task force including members of the Legislature, local governments, and a representative of the Governor. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2505 1999–00 |
Multiple-unit dwellings/taxC Expands the areas included in the 10 year property tax exemption for multiple-unit housing projects by lowering the eligible city population threshold from 100,000 to 50,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2903 1999–00 |
Law enfrcmnt sound recording$ Authorizes sound recordings, without the consent of all parties, that correspond to video recordings from cameras mounted in law enforcement vehicles. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 29, 2000 |
| HB 2397 1999–00 |
Local gvnmt fiscal notesC States intent for fiscal note process to provide updated fiscal information and to reflect the varying effects of legislation on local governments. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2519 1999–00 |
Excise tax codeC Allows the department of revenue to disclose tax owed on properties involved in real estate transactions; | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 106, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| HB 2774 1999–00 |
Judges pro temporeC Amends provisions governing the standards of appointment of judges pro tempore in municipal courts. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 2000 |
| HB 3160 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle excise taxDeclares that license tab fees shall be thirty dollars per year for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000. Provides that, for the purposes of this section, "license tab fees" are... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3161 1999–00 |
Limiting tax increasesProvides that any tax increase imposed by the state shall require voter approval. Declares that, for the purposes of this section, "tax" includes, but is not necessarily limited to, sales and use taxes, property taxes,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3162 1999–00 |
Seniors/disabled property txIncreases property tax relief for senior citizens and disabled persons by providing a tax credit for taxes levied by the state, continuing tax relief while residing in adult family homes and boarding homes, allowing deduction... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 2031 1999–00 |
Midwives/women's health care$ Midwives are included among the health care practitioners with whom health carriers must provide direct access to women's health care for their enrollees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| HB 2580 1999–00 |
Vehicle identificatn number$ Provides licensed auto dealers with the option to check the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) numbers on vehicles they are going to sell that were purchased out of Washington and meet federal standards. Vehicle dealers... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2671 1999–00 |
Tax billing errors$ Requires certain utility businesses to identify on customers' bills the rate, origin, and amount of any tax levied on the businesses, if the tax is added to the customers' bills; | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2712 1999–00 |
Sexual misconduct$ Changes the elements of first and second degree sexual misconduct with a minor as it applies in the case of school employees and students. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2719 1999–00 |
Streams$ Immunity from liability is provided to landowners, volunteers, and project sponsors who place large woody debris into a stream in accordance with a hydraulic permit and generally accepted guidelines. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2985 1999–00 |
Plats/hearing examinersC Authorizes counties or cities adopting the hearing examiner systems to allow hearing examiners to issue final decisions regarding final plats of subdivisions. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 3121 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 3146 1999–00 |
Property tax reductionProvides that the state property tax levy for collection in 2001 shall be reduced by ten percent of the levy amount that would otherwise be allowed under chapter 84.55 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2000 |
| HB 2391 1999–00 |
Shoreline planningC Creates a 27-member joint task force on shoreline planning, including members of the Legislature, citizens, and local government, environmental, and business representatives. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
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