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 6374 2007–08 |
Personal wireless numbersAny person in the business of compiling, marketing, or selling wireless phone numbers for commercial purposes may not publish any wireless phone number in a directory unless the number's subscriber has given his or her... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6643 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6646 2007–08 |
Survivor benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Public Employees', Teachers', School Employees', Public Safety Employees', Washington State Patrol, or Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement Systems (PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS,... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5528 2007–08 |
Mathematics educationRequires the State Board of Education (SBE) to recommend revisions to the state mathematics standards by September 2007, which the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must adopt and present to the Legislature for review... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6555 2007–08 |
Jury serviceRequires courts to notify the office of the Secretary of State and the appropriate county election official if a declarant does not meet the qualifications to serve as a juror, with the exception of an ability to communicate... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6557 2007–08 |
Property valuation freezesEligible seniors and persons retired due to disability with a combined disposable income of $50,000 or less are eligible for the residential valuation freeze. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6558 2007–08 |
Heat qualifying residencesExempts heating oil, propane, and natural gas used to heat qualifying residences from the retail sales and use tax. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6559 2007–08 |
Private dock constructionConstruction of a dock, no more than 700 square feet in surface area and no section of which is wider than ten feet, would not be considered substantial development under the SMA. This would include a community dock for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6561 2007–08 |
Drug offender registrationRequires registration for drug offenders. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6564 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationAligns state law with federal law relating to overtime compensation for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries employees. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6565 2007–08 |
Residential prop valuationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6586 2007–08 |
Property taxationBeginning with a base value of property in 2008, all owner-occupied residential property must be valued by the lesser of the fair market value of the property, or an increase of 1 percent, compounded annually, plus the portion... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6597 2007–08 |
Minimum age for gamblingThe minimum age for engaging in a wagering activity regulated by the Gambling Commission, wagering on horse races, and purchasing lottery tickets is increased to 21 years of age. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6473 2007–08 |
Sr citizens/veterans taxRevises the property tax exemption income eligibility requirements for senior citizens and veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6474 2007–08 |
Voter registrationModifies certain voter registration provisions. Provides the documents a person may use to prove that he or she is a United States citizen. Requires that in order to vote, a person must have registered to vote at least thirty... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6480 2007–08 |
Real property valuationRequires that when assessors provide taxpayers with notice of change in valuation of real property the notice must contain the information on which the valuation is based. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6517 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsChanges the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations made by public officials. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6518 2007–08 |
Business and occupation taxReduces business and occupation tax categories and rates. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6519 2007–08 |
Prescription drugs/devicesEstablishes the duty of pharmacies to facilitate the delivery of lawfully prescribed drugs and devices to patients. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6387 2007–08 |
Searchable budget databaseBy January 1, 2009, OFM is directed to make publicly available a searchable state budget database web site that identifies the name and location of all private entities receiving state funds during the prior fiscal year,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6361 2007–08 |
Pharmacy practiceRegulates the exercise of religious beliefs and conscience in the practice of pharmacy. Declares no individual licensed pharmacist or pharmacy may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5001 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts and reaffirms Initiative Measure No. 747, which limits regular property tax levies to a maximum of one percent higher than the previous year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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