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 5574 2005–06 |
Stun gunsA projectile stun gun study committee is created to review the sale and use of projectile stun guns in Washington. The committee is composed of two Senators, two Representatives, a police chief, an elected sheriff, a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5633 2005–06 |
Allegations of child abuseThe Department of Social and Health Services will convene a work group to make recommendations regarding information used when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect. The work group will make recommendations regarding... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5634 2005–06 |
Teachers' salariesRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify credits earned by certificated staff to increase their earnings on the salary schedule. The credits must be from an accredited education institution recognized by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5666 2005–06 |
Child dependency casesRequires records to be provided to the Department of Social and Health Services, the parents, court, guardians ad litem, or counsel if they relate to the placement decision for a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5677 2005–06 |
Revocation of teacher certA school district employee must have his or her certificate or permit revoked upon a finding that the employee was engaged in any unauthorized use of school equipment for sexual gratification or possessed on school grounds any... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5684 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersWithin available funds, the Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a child care career and wage ladder in licensed child care centers that meet... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5727 2005–06 |
Legally registered votersProvides that, in order to vote at any election or primary, whether at a polling place or by absentee or mail ballot, a person must have registered to vote at least thirty days before the election or primary, regardless of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5739 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAllows agricultural lands that are not being used for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products to be used for recreational activities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5747 2005–06 |
Minimum wageDeclares that "full employment" means a total, not seasonally adjusted, unemployment rate in the state of Washington that is less than the total, not seasonally adjusted, national unemployment rate as determined by the United... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5797 2005–06 |
Schl employee recommendationRequires a school district employee under this act to disclose in any letter of recommendation any inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature on school premises, during a school activity, or in the use of school property or... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5820 2005–06 |
Breast cancer risks/abortionFinds that the first trimester of pregnancy is a time of very high estrogen concentrations in a woman's body, that abortion terminates pregnancy in an artificial manner, that abortion before the first live birth has been... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5821 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5834 2005–06 |
Juvenile offndr case filingsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is required to study the reduction in juvenile offender case filings in King County, as compared to other counties in the state. JLARC is required to incorporate... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5836 2005–06 |
Abortion reportsRequires each hospital and facility where lawful induced abortions are performed during the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy to, on forms prescribed and supplied by the secretary of health, report to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5840 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementDeclares that ballots may not be enhanced, as that term is defined in this act. If a ballot is rejected by a tabulating machine during the tallying or machine recount process, the ballot must be separated from all other... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5848 2005–06 |
Missing & runaway childrenLaw enforcement agencies that receive a report of a missing child are to also submit those reports to the crime information center. Law enforcement officers who have reasonable cause to believe a child is missing, a run away... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5852 2005–06 |
Public funding of abortionProvides that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5873 2005–06 |
Family/children's ombudsmanIn addition to the duties it currently performs, OFCO is to investigate individual casework of Child Protective Services (CPS) and Child Welfare Services (CWS) caseload carrying employees and their supervisors, chosen at... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5879 2005–06 |
Gambling ballot measuresPersons not registered to vote in Washington and corporations or other entities not doing business in Washington and not subject to the jurisdiction of the Gambling Commission or the Horse Racing Commission who, if they did... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5891 2005–06 |
Chemical dependencyEstablishes standardized chemical dependency assessment protocols. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5903 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseRequires the Office of Public Defense to oversee and monitor legal representation of parents in dependency and termination cases statewide. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5928 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseThe advisory committee of the Office of Public Defense contains one person who is appointed by the court of appeals executive committee. During the term of his or her appointment, an appointee to the advisory committee may... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5933 2005–06 |
Outdoor ballfieldsProvides opportunities to develop outdoor recreational ballfields on agricultural land. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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