Val Stevens
Senator
· Republican
· District 39
· most recent term 2011–12
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270
Bills as prime sponsor
38
of those became law
1,465
Bills co-sponsored
16,304
Recorded votes
3.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6362 2009–10 |
Government accountability(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that the highest priority functions of state government serve the following objectives: (1) Improve student achievement; (2) Improve the quality and productivity of, and respect for,... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6366 2009–10 |
Transp corridor projectA major transportation project is defined as a project that is part of a state highway corridor improvement program, costing in excess of $1 billion. If a major transportation project requires a federal Section 404 Clean Water... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6417 2009–10 |
Children/placemnt w/relativeAt the shelter care stage of the dependency proceedings, when a parent requests that his or her child be placed with a relative, there is a presumption that relative placement is in the child's best interest unless the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6433 2009–10 |
Home inspector licensingExtends the time in which certain experienced home inspectors can apply for licensure without meeting instruction and training requirements to July 1, 2010, from September 1, 2009. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6436 2009–10 |
Water withdrawal limitsRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to ensure future water users have the ability to acquire sufficient water for certain authorized uses. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6454 2009–10 |
Child advocacy centersA CAC is defined as a child-focused facility in good standing with the CACWA providing coordination of a multidisciplinary process for the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse, including child sexual abuse. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6457 2009–10 |
Nuclear fuel assembliesProvides excise tax relief for nuclear fuel assemblies. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6461 2009–10 |
Firefighter limited immunityState and municipal firefighters, both paid and volunteer, are immune from civil liability under the following circumstances: (1) when engaging in firefighting efforts outside their jurisdiction; and (2) when providing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6462 2009–10 |
Firefighter duties/wildfireCreates a qualified duty requiring a firefighter to undertake fire-suppression efforts if he or she encounters a wildfire that poses a danger to human life or structures, regardless of whether the fire is outside the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6463 2009–10 |
Forest fires/property accessGives residents, landowners, and others in lawful possession and control of land the right to access their residences, forest land, and land not classified as forest land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6472 2009–10 |
CitizenshipCreates the Washington taxpayer and citizen protection act. Requires all state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in order to discourage illegal immigration. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6473 2009–10 |
Right to protectionCreates the Washington right to protection act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6474 2009–10 |
Applicants/lawfully in U.S.Requires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6475 2009–10 |
Firearms/fed regulation exemCreates the Washington firearms freedom act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6477 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas programs, etcProhibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing a state or regional program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy without express legislative authorization that is enacted after the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6480 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesAny city with a population greater than 500,000 owning and operating a public utility and having facilities for the generation of electricity in another county, must provide for the impacts of lost revenue and the public... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6484 2009–10 |
Civil judgments for assaultAn additional deduction from deposits into a DOC inmate account is added for payment of monetary damages, if any, pursuant to a civil judgment of assault awarded to a DOC employee who has been assaulted by the offender... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6495 2009–10 |
Supportd living vendor ratesSenate Bill 6495 (SB 6495) adds a new section to statute requiring that whenever rates for supported living vendors are established, or otherwise affected by legislative action, the Legislature must reduce the disparity... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6500 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6523 2009–10 |
Apple health community careThe 2009 legislation directing DSHS to submit a waiver to the federal HHS is modified to include additional waiver requests that conform with the national health insurance reform developments. DSHS is directed to explore a... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6534 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageAuthorizes a decrease in the minimum wage rate by the decrease in the rate of inflation. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6535 2009–10 |
Health care freedom actAdopts the Washington state health care freedom act of 2010. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6536 2009–10 |
Water withdrawal limitationsPrior to withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, Ecology must have sufficient information establishing impairment based on sound, reliable science that has undergone peer review. In addition, prior to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6537 2009–10 |
Econ revitalization boardModifies criteria used by the community economic revitalization board to make loans to political subdivisions or federally recognized Indian tribes in financing the cost of public facilities. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6564 2009–10 |
Arrests by federal employeesEnsures maximum cooperation between federal employees and local law enforcement authorities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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