Mark Schoesler
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2025–26
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331
Bills as prime sponsor
93
of those became law
2,276
Bills co-sponsored
24,998
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6525 2015–16 |
State building code councilModifies requirements for members serving on the State Building Code Council (Council) who represent a specific industry in the private sector. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6681 2015–16 |
Port issues committeeCreates the joint select committee on Washington's largest ports and requires the committee to develop recommendations that: (1) Consider the political, economic, and security issues facing the largest ports; (2) Promote... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 16, 2016 |
| SB 5001 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5020 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsRequires state agencies to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan that is updated and exercised annually. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5049 2015–16 |
Surgical technologistsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5060 2015–16 |
Ag producers & agency staffInitiates a public process employing the state conservation commission to test processes to clearly define agency roles, improve mutual understanding, and build improved working relationships between agricultural producers and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5061 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsThe Board's jurisdiction under GMA to hear petitions challenging the local regulation of permit-exempt wells is removed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5062 2015–16 |
Water quality enforcementExtends the reporting deadline to the department of ecology for certain water pollution determinations. Prohibits the department of ecology from issuing an order or directive unless the department demonstrates through... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5168 2015–16 |
Ag lands/shoreline mgmt actThe definition of agricultural land is clarified. Agricultural activities conducted on the land include both activities actually and those potentially conducted on the land. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5169 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMADesignated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5170 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMA, SMAUnder both GMA and SMA, designated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. The definition of agricultural land under SMA is clarified. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5209 2015–16 |
Ag crop protection products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Exempts from hazardous substance taxes, possession of a hazardous substance that is solely for use by a farmer or certified applicator as an agricultural crop protection product and... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5211 2015–16 |
Retiree return-to-work/PERSPERS retirees who return to work in positions covered by other Department of Retirement Systems-administered retirement systems continue to receive retirement benefits for the first 867 hours of employment per calendar year.... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5230 2015–16 |
Job creation and econ develThe Invest in Washington pilot program is established to evaluate the effectiveness of providing a tax incentive for businesses that invest in manufacturing facilities and reinvest all or a portion of those tax savings in... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5232 2015–16 |
Indigent defenseThe local courts must determine if a defendant is either indigent or indigent and able to contribute to defense costs based on the defendant's financial information. The defendant provides financial information in a sworn... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5233 2015–16 |
Notice against trespassDefines "posting in a conspicuous manner," in the context of criminal trespass statutes, to include posting signs or the use of orange paint marks. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5234 2015–16 |
Miniature hobby boilersExempts miniature hobby boilers from inspection requirements and other provisions if the miniature hobby boiler is already certified or receives certification before being placed into service. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5272 2015–16 |
Heavy haul industr corridorsDesignates a section of State Route 128 and State Route 193 as a heavy-haul corridor. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5273 2015–16 |
Native and reclamation seedsUnless a test to determine percentage of viability is completed within 15 months prior to sale, it is unlawful to sell or transport for sale any native or reclamation seed. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5274 2015–16 |
Jnt admin rules review comm.For purposes of review by JARRC, a proposed rule includes any draft stormwater general permit issued by Ecology. If JARRC makes an adverse finding regarding of a proposed rule, it may recommend suspension of rulemaking proceedings. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5329 2015–16 |
Public employee bargainingThe provision exempting collective bargaining sessions with unions involving contract negotiations from the Open Public Meetings Act is removed, and language is added providing that collective bargaining sessions with unions... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5331 2015–16 |
Workers' comp grp self-insurAny group of employers who are substantially similar may adopt a plan for group self-insurance. Substantially similar means private employers who are affiliated with the same industry, line of work, or trade, or public... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5332 2015–16 |
Local employment lawsAny charter, ordinance, regulation, rule, or resolution adopted by a city, town, county, or port district regulating wages, hours of work, employee retention, or leave from employment must apply equally to unionized and... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5339 2015–16 |
Small businesses B&O tax defAn exemption from the B&O tax is created for new businesses. A new business is exempt from the B&O tax for the first 12 months of operation unless the business has fewer than 25 employment positions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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