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 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6746 2001–02 |
Telecommunication facilitiesFinds that advanced telecommunications services are essential to our modern, information society. Finds that telecommunications companies, when constructing and upgrading the networks that provide these services, must cross... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6730 2001–02 |
State agency liabilityProvides that, in the event that the state incurs civil or tort liability resulting from the negligence or intentional action of a state agency funded under the omnibus appropriations act, any damages awarded by a court of... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6680 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6645 2001–02 |
Disruptive tenants/evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions or unlawful civil disruptions. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6646 2001–02 |
Postretirement employmentLimits expanded postretirement employment hiring in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system to jobs with fewer than four nonretired applicants. Repeals 2001 2nd sp.s. c 10 s 12. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6638 2001–02 |
Wages/tipped employeesThe definition of a "tipped employee" is added. Tipped employees are employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $50.00 per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6517 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures/property$ No forfeiture is allowed unless there is a criminal conviction. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6518 2001–02 |
Social security numbersIt is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act for businesses to require a social security number for identification purposes or as a condition of doing business with a customer, unless clearly required by federal law or... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6546 2001–02 |
Stolen merchandise palletsDeclares that, in any prosecution for possessing stolen property, it is a sufficient defense that the property was merchandise pallets that were received by a pallet recycler or repairer in the ordinary course of its business. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6475 2001–02 |
Livestock damageRequires the department to develop procedures to compensate livestock owners for damage to livestock caused by wildlife. Compensation must be based on the fair market value of the livestock at slaughter. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6485 2001–02 |
Aircraft parts/tx deductionsProvides that, in computing tax, the purchase price of parts used in the repair and maintenance of commercial aircraft components may be deducted from the measure of the tax by persons taxable under RCW 82.04.250(2), if the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6502 2001–02 |
Public facility districtsAmends RCW 82.14.390 relating to sales and use taxation for public facilities districts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6514 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures/property$ No forfeiture is allowed unless there is a criminal conviction. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 5049 2001–02 |
Child placement$ Prohibits placing or keeping a child in a specific out-of-home placement when there is a conflict of interest on the part of any adult residing in the specific home. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5362 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesRegional transit authorities must place a proposition on the November 2001 general election ballot requiring voters to decide whether to dissolve the regional transit authority or allow for its continued operation. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5452 2001–02 |
Utility relocationIn the case of a regional transit authority, the costs of removing or relocating utility facilities that result from construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of the transit authority's system must be included in the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5515 2001–02 |
State veterans' songThe song ? Thanks to Them @ by Jerry Hayes is the official veterans = song of the state of Washington. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5614 2001–02 |
CTEDAn additional exemption to the PDA is created for financial and proprietary information collected by CTED for researching economic trends and conducting industry surveys. This exemption does not apply to work product developed... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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