Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6313 2011–12 |
Water resource terms, policyThe statutory terms minimum flows, minimum flows and levels, minimum instream flows, and base flows have the same meaning. Any rules adopted under the 1969 Minimum Instream Flows Act after the effective date of the Water... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6314 2011–12 |
Science assessment/high sch.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6316 2011–12 |
DFW law enforcement vehiclesVehicles owned and managed by the law enforcement bureau of the Department of Fish and Wildlife are not included in the state motor pool managed by the DES. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6317 2011–12 |
Teacher and principal evalTeacher and Principal Evaluation Systems. The following labels are established for the four levels of the teacher and principal rating systems: Level 1: Unsatisfactory Level 2: Basic Level 3: Proficient Level 4: Distinguished... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6318 2011–12 |
Teacher & principal evalsThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must develop a comprehensive online training package for principals and superintendents on the revised teacher and principal evaluation systems, along with a modified... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6319 2011–12 |
Board of education membersReconfigures the membership of the state board of education to include locally elected school directors and school district staff, as well as citizens appointed by the governor to broadly represent the interests of the state's... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6320 2011–12 |
Brd of ed/unfunded mandatesProvides that, unless the legislature enacts and fully funds the rule, a rule adopted by the state board of education that affects credit requirements for students beginning with the graduating class of 2016 and thereafter is... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6321 2011–12 |
Using records/housing oppsA person's ability to obtain rental housing in the future constitutes a compelling privacy and safety concern that can be weighed against the public's interest in access to the records in any hearing concerning the proposed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6322 2011–12 |
Need grant prog/nonprofitsA nonprofit institution recognized by the state of Washington under current law may be eligible to participate in the SNG program. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6323 2011–12 |
School districtsA student is not required to complete the state board's high school graduation requirement for a culminating project if the student has completed at least one of the following: a running start program and is leaving high... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6324 2011–12 |
Landlord, tenant/CO2 alarmsRequires landlords to provide notice to tenants stating whether the dwelling unit is equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm and explaining the tenant’s responsibility for keeping an installed alarm in proper operating condition. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6326 2011–12 |
Kindergarten inventoryIn addition to those students to whom WaKIDS is being administered in the 2012-13 school year who are enrolled in state-funded full-day kindergarten programs, administration of WaKIDS to other kindergarten students will be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6327 2011–12 |
New businesses B&O tax exempAn exemption from the B&O tax is created for new businesses. A new business is exempt from the B&O tax for the first 12 months of operation unless the business has fewer than 25 employment positions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6329 2011–12 |
Shoreline management actStreamlines the shoreline management act to avoid duplicative review. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6330 2011–12 |
Washington state artworksRequires the arts commission to restrict the purchase of works of art, for state agencies and schools, to artists living in the state. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6331 2011–12 |
Public transit/bidding pref.When FTA funds are involved, public transit agencies may include a bidding preference in their bidding process for applicants who exceed Buy America standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6333 2011–12 |
Restraints, use on juvenilesIf a court orders a child or juvenile to be placed in or remain in detention, and the child or juvenile is to appear in court for a hearing, restraints may not be placed on the child or juvenile during the court appearance or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6334 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsStudents at each institution of higher education must be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy development of their respective institutions. Student participation occurs through the undergraduate and... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6335 2011–12 |
Pollution liability agencyDelays, until July 1, 2020, the expiration of the pollution liability insurance agency's authority and its funding source. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6336 2011–12 |
Electronic product recyclingThe current requirement that an independent plan represent at least a 5 percent return share of CEPs applies for the program years 2009 through 2012. Beginning in program year 2013, each independent plan must represent at... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6337 2011–12 |
Short sale sellersIf a beneficiary accepts a seller's written offer for a short sale of residential real property and the seller reports this to the Internal Revenue Service, then the beneficiary or the assignee of the beneficiary may not bring... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6338 2011–12 |
Densified biomassWashington State University extension energy program must conduct a study of densified biomass as a renewable energy source and report back to the Legislature and governor by December 1, 2013. The study must include the best... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6339 2011–12 |
Open course library materialThe local community and technical college board of trustees, with the assistance of faculty, prescribes the course of study in the various departments of the community and technical college or colleges under its control, and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6340 2011–12 |
Flatbed tow truck/passengersAllows a registered tow truck operator to allow passengers to ride in a vehicle that is carried on the deck of a flatbed tow truck under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |