Lisa Brown
Senator
· Democrat
· District 3
· most recent term 2011–12
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159
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
637
Bills co-sponsored
16,304
Recorded votes
10.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5805 2005–06 |
Preschools & kindergartensThe Department of Social and Health Services definition of agency, for regulating and licensing purposes, is amended to include preschools. The definition of preschools includes prekindergarten and kindergarten programs not... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5935 2005–06 |
Office of student servicesA student services office is established as a pilot program in the ESD to coordinate job placement activities and resources for graduate and professional students at UW and WSU. The center for career services at UW and career... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6028 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefA new chapter is created and named the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act. It applies to any Washington resident who is a national guard or reserve service member, and his or her dependants (service member), during... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6034 2005–06 |
Industrial ins premium ratesIn addition to being the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the workers' compensation funds, the workers' compensation premium rate must also be designed to reduce volatility in premiums by establishing rates... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6073 2005–06 |
Higher education admissionsThe comprehensive and research higher education institutions are encouraged to establish policies on diversity in admissions and to conduct comprehensive reviews of every application for admission. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6087 2005–06 |
Health care liability reformFinds that access to safe, affordable health care is one of the most important issues facing the citizens of Washington state. Finds that the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance has caused some physicians,... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6226 2005–06 |
Candidates/judicial officeCampaign contribution limits are extended to apply to judicial candidates. Contribution limits imposed for Superior Court judges may not exceed an aggregate of $700 per election, and for offices for the Washington Supreme... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5441 2005–06 |
Education finance studyCreates the Comprehensive Education Study Steering Committee (Steering Committee). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5370 2005–06 |
Economic dev strategic acctCreates the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to fund the Economic Development Commission and expenditures to prevent the closure of a business or facility, the relocation of a business or facility to outside of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5615 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceA member of LEOFF 2 who is disabled in the line of duty is eligible to receive a basic disability retirement allowance 10 percent of final average salary that is exempt from income taxes and actuarial reduction for early... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5999 2005–06 |
Parking & business imprvmntProvides state and municipal business and occupation tax exemptions for amounts received by a Chamber of Commerce or similar business association for the purposes of administering a parking and business improvement area. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 476, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| SB 5101 2005–06 |
Renewable energy incentivesEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investment in renewable energy systems. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5381 2005–06 |
Academy of sciencesDirects the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University to serve as co-chairs of an organizing committee to create a Washington Academy of Sciences (Academy) and file articles of incorporation by... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5558 2005–06 |
Prescription drug foundationCreates a nonprofit organization to assist low income citizens to access free or low-cost prescription drugs. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5471 2005–06 |
Prescription purchasingThe Health Care Authority will establish a prescription drug purchasing consortium that may include private citizens, local governments, and other entities. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5833 2005–06 |
Gonzaga U license platesCreates the "Gonzaga University" special license plate. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5356 2005–06 |
State route 290Transfers a portion of State Route 290 that is within the City of Spokane from the State of Washington Department of Transportation to the City of Spokane. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 5509 2005–06 |
Green buildingsRequires major facility projects of public agencies, public school districts, and other entities who receive funding in the Capital Budget, or projects financed through alternative financing contracts as established in law, to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 5957 2005–06 |
Self-funded ins escrow acctDelays the effective date of the premium tax requirements on self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements until April 1, 2006. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 15, 2005 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6614 2003–04 |
Vehicle impoundsRemoves the $50 per day minimum damage award for loss of use of a vehicle during an improper impound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6164 2003–04 |
Military dependent/residencyProvides continued eligibility for in-state tuition for the spouse and dependents of persons on active military duty who are reassigned out-of-state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
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