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 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6049 2007–08 |
Punishment of theftProvides that, in a prosecution for theft in the first or second degree, the prosecution may file a special allegation of disproportionate impact when sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6050 2007–08 |
Metal theftProvides that a public or private landowner is not liable for unintentional injuries to any person when the injury is caused by the theft of copper, aluminum, steel, or other metal material from property owned by the landowner. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6055 2007–08 |
Ban on American beefThe expiration date for the statute is extended from the current expiration date of December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2012. Thus, the deduction from the 0.138 percent B&O tax for meat processing sold at wholesale would be... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6064 2007–08 |
State expenditure limitRequires that appropriations made from the state general fund or related funds for deposit into other funds do not constitute actual expenditures for purposes of rebasing pursuant to this act unless the amount deposited into... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6080 2007–08 |
Local effort assistanceIncreases state funding for local assistance. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6125 2007–08 |
Military funeralsProvides that the department shall ensure that provision is made for all eligible veterans buried in Washington state to receive military funeral honors. The department is authorized to implement this provision through... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6138 2007–08 |
Eminent domainProvides that, for all condemnation proceedings under Title 8 RCW, the owner of a building may recover from the acquiring agency lost income from existing leases that are cancelled or not renewed as a result of the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6139 2007–08 |
Salmon guidesProvides that the department of fish and wildlife shall direct all necessary resources to negotiating a reciprocity agreement with the state of Oregon regarding the license requirements for salmon fishing guides downstream of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6140 2007–08 |
Driver's license securityProvides that, in all cases, the documentation must include a photograph of the applicant. Requires an applicant to provide evidence of a valid principal Washington residence address with an original, notarized, or certified... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6146 2007–08 |
Military monumentsDeclares an intent to honor the contribution of the military by the establishment of appropriate monuments located on state property near each military base in the state. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6175 2007–08 |
Property tax levyLimits taxing districts' regular property tax levy increases to one percent. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6176 2007–08 |
Transportation policyModifies the state's transportation system policy goals. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6179 2007–08 |
Property tax limitsReinstates property tax limits adopted by the voters under prior statewide initiatives. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6188 2007–08 |
Highway emergency projectsDeclares that if a project qualifies as an emergency project under this act, the department shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to complete environmental reviews, engineering, and design to ensure prompt... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6192 2007–08 |
Living provider vendor ratesProvides for the purposes of setting vendor rates for supported living providers, the department must use the following geographic categories: (1) Region 1: Snohomish and King counties; (2) Region 2: Asotin, Chelan, Cowlitz,... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6207 2007–08 |
Guardian ad litem reviewWhen the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) receives a report of child abuse or neglect involving a child subject to an ongoing dependency matter, DSHS must promptly notify the GAL of the contents of the report.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6209 2007–08 |
Multiple abuse reportsWhen DSHS receives the third report of alleged child abuse or neglect involving the same child, DSHS must promptly notify OFCO of the contents of the report. DSHS must also notify OFCO of its disposition of the report. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6266 2007–08 |
Bullion and metal taxThe B&O tax does not apply to the melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. The sale of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion is presumed to be for investment purposes, so the sale of such is only taxed on... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5470 2007–08 |
Dissolution proceedingsIncludes provisions to support the courts' ability to screen for complex cases, assist pro-se litigants, reduce conflict, and provide safe visitation and exchange alternatives for children. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5002 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5317 2007–08 |
Child care safetyExpands the purpose of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) statutes to include providing information to promote the hiring of suitable providers of child care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
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