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 5563 2011–12 |
Energy independence actProvides utilities with more time during the continuing economic downturn to meet certain mandates of the energy independence act and thereby delay the rate impacts that would be caused by the capital investments to meet the mandates. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5564 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5570 2011–12 |
Farm vehicle impoundmentA farm vehicle may not be impounded when a driver is arrested for DUI or for driving with an invalid license when the vehicle is transporting: farm products owned by another farm from point of production to market or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5634 2011–12 |
Firearm possessionWSP and DSHS need not be consulted when a person applies for a concealed pistol license, alien firearm license, or purchases a pistol from a dealer. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5643 2011–12 |
Definition of "well"Revises the definition of "well" for purposes of water well construction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5644 2011–12 |
Science & public policyRequires agencies to use peer-reviewed science before taking any agency action related to environmental, natural resources, access to and use of water, or land use management. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5660 2011–12 |
Public assistance provisionsTANF block grant is to be appropriated to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) each year in the appropriations act subject to the following restrictions: the amount appropriated to DSHS for cash assistance may... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5672 2011–12 |
Health care liability reformProvides for health care liability reform by addressing joint and several liability, noneconomic damages, statute of limitations, attorneys' fees upon summary judgment dismissal, promoting periodic payments of future damages,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5678 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentDirects the state board of health to adopt rules that require certification by a third-party certification body for on-site sewage proprietary treatment products. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5681 2011–12 |
Peer counselor backgrnd chksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5690 2011–12 |
Reinstating parental rightsA child may petition the juvenile court to reinstate the previously terminated parental rights of his or her parent if the following requirements are met: the child was previously found to be a dependent child; the child's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5699 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentThe rules for on-site sewage systems adopted by SBOH must require on-site sewage proprietary treatment products to be certified by a third-party certification organization. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5703 2011–12 |
Background checks/employeesAn exception is added allowing consumer reporting agencies to report any adverse information relating to a prospective employee or volunteer who may have unsupervised access to children, individuals with developmental... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5716 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the use of automated traffic safety cameras. Provides that certain sections of the act take effect only upon certification by the secretary of the department of transportation that the new statewide tolling... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5729 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesRevises the definition of "controlled substance" for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5770 2011–12 |
RafflesCharitable and nonprofit organizations are authorized to conduct raffles without obtaining a license from the Gambling Commission if the gross revenues from all raffles held by the organization during the calendar year do not... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5772 2011–12 |
Fluoridation levels/rulesRequires the state board of health to adopt rules to establish requirements regarding certain levels of fluoridation in drinking water. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5787 2011–12 |
State need grants/meritState Need Grant awards vary in relation to the students academic achievement in college. An eligible student may receive a State Need Grant award of up to 100 percent of the student's unmet financial need if the student is... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5790 2011–12 |
Crime-related boardsThe SGC is eliminated. The Office of Financial Management serves as the clearinghouse and information center on adult and juvenile sentencing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5839 2011–12 |
Minimum wage rate adjustmentRequires calculations of the adjusted minimum wage rate to reflect the actual change in consumer prices since September 1, 2000, based on the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers or a successor index. | Jeff Baxter (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5840 2011–12 |
Minimum wage & OT complaintsAddresses minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints. | Jeff Baxter (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5841 2011–12 |
Veterans' preferenceEstablishes a permissive preference in private employment for certain veterans. | Jeff Baxter (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5842 2011–12 |
Govt overpayment recoveryRequires the director of the office of financial management to contract with private consultants to conduct recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to individuals, vendors, and other entities. | Jeff Baxter (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5843 2011–12 |
College bound scholarshipsCloses entry into the college bound scholarship program. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5861 2011–12 |
Veteran scoring criteriaModifies provisions relating to veterans' scoring criteria status. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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