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 6832 2007–08 |
Opportunity grant program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies the meaning of private career schools, under the definition of "qualified institutions of higher education". Provides that private career colleges may not use certain enhancement... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6910 2007–08 |
Honorary doctorate degrees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University to confer honorary doctoral degrees upon persons other than graduates of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6943 2007–08 |
Process ServersA person who serves legal process for a fee or wage in the state of Washington must be a resident of the state of Washington. DOL may release to process servers both the mailing and residence addresses when both are included... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| SB 6942 2007–08 |
Paraeducator developmentProvides paraeducators who have met the eligibility requirements and have applied to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for certification shall receive additional compensation as a nonnegotiable state bonus... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| SB 6276 2007–08 |
DV advocate pilot program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to create a pilot program to place a full-time domestic violence expert in a minimum of two division of children and family services... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6780 2007–08 |
Farm machinery/equipment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment sold at an auction. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6916 2007–08 |
Dialysis station reviewsEliminates certificate of need reviews for increases in the number of dialysis stations in economically distressed rural counties. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6918 2007–08 |
CougarDesignates the cougar as the official mammal of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6640 2007–08 |
Instructional assistantsThe OSPI, in consultation with the Public School Employees of Washington and other groups representing school district classified employees, must develop and offer a training strand through the summer institutes and the winter... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6481 2007–08 |
Value of rebates(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes a rebate given by a manufacturer on a motor vehicle and assigned to a seller by a buyer from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6482 2007–08 |
Grain transportationAmounts received from transporting grain (defined as all cereal crops except corn) by a motor-propelled vehicle are exempted from the PUT. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6859 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 5766 2007–08 |
Investment of fundsThe bill strikes the word "irreducible" from statutory references to the university permanent funds. It strikes language that limits investment of the university permanent funds to investments in public bonds or savings certificates. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6676 2007–08 |
Forage and mulchesAuthority is provided to the State Noxious Weed Control Board (Board), in conjunction with county noxious weed control boards, to enter into an memorandum of agreement to implement a program that meets minimum requirements of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6769 2007–08 |
RCW provisionsRemoves obsolete provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6787 2007–08 |
PFD board of directorsRequires, for promotional activities, the board of directors of certain public facilities districts to identify the proposed expenditure in its annual budget and adopt written rules governing promotional hosting by employees,... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6262 2007–08 |
Tuition incentive programThe economic development and diversification tuition incentive program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6617 2007–08 |
Intermediate care residentsResidents of RHCs are included in the state's resident rights' laws. Specific rights address financial affairs, advocacy and access rights, disclosure requirements, transfer and discharge protections, and increased notification rights. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6639 2007–08 |
Bereavement leaveBereavement leave, for each death in the immediate family, must be allowed to all academic, administrative, classified, and exempt employees at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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