Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6460 2011–12 |
Taxpayer-funded ed materialsThe Legislature’s goal is that all educational materials developed with state dollars be openly, publicly, and freely accessible for use by others. An open licensing policy allows the materials to be widely shared, allows... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6461 2011–12 |
Drayage truck operatorsDefines drayage drivers as statutory employees to avoid litigation, increase safety to drivers and the public, insure drivers receive employment protections to which they are entitled, and facilitate collection of taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6462 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityModifies public assistance eligibility criteria to include profits of a business owned or controlled by an applicant or recipient, where the applicant or recipient receives a salary from the business. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6463 2011–12 |
Discover passThe implication that the Discover Pass fee per motor vehicle basis is removed. The requirement that the Discover Pass contain space for the motor vehicle license plate number is also removed. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6464 2011–12 |
Legislative rulesAn agency order adopting an administrative rule must be signed by the Governor if the rule qualifies as a significant legislative rule of an agency under the Governor's authority. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6466 2011–12 |
Medicaid and CHIPThe state must implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection and prevention and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for Medicaid and the state Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6467 2011–12 |
Former POW license platesIndividuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6469 2011–12 |
Fire hydrant servicesAffirms the authority of water-sewer districts, and cities and towns operating waterworks systems, to provide fire hydrant services and finance the cost of these services through adopted rate systems. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6471 2011–12 |
Front vehicle license platesRequires the director of the department of licensing to furnish to persons making satisfactory application for a vehicle registration, one license plate if the registered owner of the vehicle requests only one license plate... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6473 2011–12 |
Shared workESD must expand it's efforts in marketing the shared work program with a goal of doubling the number of employers with active plans by June 30, 2013. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6474 2011–12 |
Sales tax sourcingChanges sales tax sourcing from destination based to origin based. Takes effect January 1, 2014, if congress does not pass legislation by July 1, 2013, requiring remote sellers to collect the retail sales tax, use tax, or... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6475 2011–12 |
Beer & wine tastingTo obtain an endorsement to offer beer and wine tasting, at least 35 percent of the gross sales of the store must be from retail sales of grocery products for off-premise consumption, or the store must be a membership organization. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6476 2011–12 |
Plumbing contractorsAny person who engages in business as a plumbing contractor must have a valid registration as a contractor in compliance with state law. By June 30, 2013 anyone who wishes to do business as a plumbing contractor must have a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6477 2011–12 |
LiquorAllows spirits sampling in former contract liquor stores. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6478 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseAddresses the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from adults lawfully arrested for the commission of any criminal offense constituting a ranked felony or gross misdemeanor violation of certain orders. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6479 2011–12 |
Vehicle & vessel provisionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6480 2011–12 |
Prevailing wage/public worksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6481 2011–12 |
Managed care/basic healthChanges the expiration, from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2014, of provisions relating to participation of managed health care systems in the basic health plan. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6482 2011–12 |
2% tax on millionairesAssesses a two percent marginal tax on annual income exceeding one million dollars. Establishes a new state trust fund dedicated to meeting the paramount duty for the education of all children. Requires only taxpayers with... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6483 2011–12 |
Rental proprty/criminal actsProvides landlords and law enforcement with the tools to identify and expeditiously remove, from rental property, squatters, gang influences, and those engaged in criminal activities. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6484 2011–12 |
Livestock inspectionsIndividual private sales of unbranded dairy breeding cattle of 15 head or less between two commercial dairy operators are exempt from mandatory livestock inspection if the cattle are not being moved out of Washington State.... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6485 2011–12 |
LiabilityEnacts reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6487 2011–12 |
Intermodal container chassisAddresses violations identified by a law enforcement entity on an intermodal container chassis used to move intermodal containers. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6488 2011–12 |
Guardian requiremnts/estatesModifies reporting and training requirements for guardians of certain small estates. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6489 2011–12 |
Ignition interlock licenseA person who has not been licensed to drive, but otherwise qualifies for an ignition interlock driver license, may apply for an ignition interlock driver license by first meeting the qualifications and requirements, and paying... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |