Kirk Pearson
Senator
· Republican
· District 39
· most recent term 2017–18
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164
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
907
Bills co-sponsored
12,511
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5477 2017–18 |
Occup. disease presumptionsProvides occupational disease presumptions for fire investigators. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5578 2017–18 |
Sex offender informationRequires law enforcement to share information about a registered sex or kidnapping offender with any individual who requests information. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5658 2017–18 |
Solid fuel burning devicesRequires the Department of Ecology or the local air agency to lift burn bans when the air temperature falls below 32 degrees. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5707 2017–18 |
I-405 toll lanes replacementRepeals the statutes that designated the Interstate 405 (I-405) as an eligible toll facility and authorized the collection of tolls on the facility. | Dino Rossi (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5756 2017–18 |
Noncompetition agreementsVoids a noncompetition agreement between an employer and an employee if the employee's compensation, excluding benefits, is less than $55,000 per year. The amount is adjusted for inflation. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5759 2017–18 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate persons providing contract railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver qualifications,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5776 2017–18 |
Offender photographsRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to immediately publish identifying information, including the photograph, of a person when the Secretary of DOC (Secretary) issues a warrant for the person's arrest. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5783 2017–18 |
Senior center property taxesProvides a property tax exemption for qualifying multipurpose nonprofit senior centers that currently do not qualify for tax relief. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5789 2017–18 |
Full hydrologic cycleRequires the Department of Ecology, when evaluating an application for a groundwater right, to take into consideration changes in land use that may result in any recharge of groundwater. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5845 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5846 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsRegulates minimum railroad crew staffing on trains carrying freight or passengers and trains transporting hazardous materials. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5893 2017–18 |
RTA MVET administrationRequires 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 · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5958 2017–18 |
DNR/significant actionsRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to identify sources of information reviewed and relied on before taking significant agency action. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5983 2017–18 |
Family and med leave/opt-outAuthorizes an employee to opt out of the paid family and medical leave provisions of chapter 5, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (SSB 5975). | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5947 2017–18 |
Columbia river endorsementsExtends the expiration date for the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program (Program) to June 30, 2019. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2017 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5472 2017–18 |
Ballot drop boxesRequires each county to have at least one ballot drop box per 15,000 registered voters in the county, and in each city, town, and census-designated area with a post office to have at least one ballot drop box. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5268 2017–18 |
Conc. pistol license noticesAllows the Department of Licensing to send a concealed pistol license renewal notice to the licensee's electronic mail (email) address if the licensee provided his or her email address at the time of license application. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5474 2017–18 |
Elk hoof diseaseEstablishes elk hoof disease-related monitoring and wildlife management authorities. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5083 2017–18 |
Sex offenders/victim noticeRequires the prosecuting attorney to make reasonable efforts to notify the victim when a person required to register as a sex or kidnapping offender petitions for relief from the duty to register. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 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 |
| SB 5270 2017–18 |
Contract harvesting programRemoves expiration dates for various elements of the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) contract harvesting program. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
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