Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6490 2011–12 |
Consol. tech service agencyNo more that 25 percent of CTS employees may be exempt from state civil service laws. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6491 2011–12 |
Low-level radioactive wasteThe authority for the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site Use Permit Program is transferred from DOE to DOH. DOH is authorized to administer a user permit system and issue site use permits for generators, packagers, or brokers to... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6495 2011–12 |
Fiscal reformEstablishes a state income tax. Reduces the state sales tax. Eliminates the state property tax. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6496 2011–12 |
New tax preferencesRequires introduced bills, that adopt a new tax preference or expand or extend an existing tax preference, to require that the tax preference have a net benefit to the state. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6497 2011–12 |
Sales & use exemp/machineryAllows claiming the sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment only if there is a net benefit to the state. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6498 2011–12 |
Write-in votingEstablishes that any person who desires to be a write-in candidate, and have such votes counted at a primary or election, must file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy no later than 18 days before the primary or election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6499 2011–12 |
Regional transit auth boardsModifies provisions relating to the composition of regional transit authority boards. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6500 2011–12 |
Regional transit authoritiesAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6501 2011–12 |
Regional transit authoritiesAddresses the request of a city to be excluded from regional transit authority boundaries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6502 2011–12 |
Ballots & voters' pamphletsAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. Establishes a fourth element for local government referendum ballot titles. Requires the explanatory... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6503 2011–12 |
Ballot measures/statementsRequires the explanatory statement of a measure to contain the full text of a document that is referenced in the measure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6504 2011–12 |
Broadcasting employeesAn employee noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable beyond the expiration of the employment contract containing the noncompetition agreement when the employment relationship terminates due to the expiration of the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6505 2011–12 |
Self-insured employersThe Ombudsman must develop and promote an educational program and materials to assist employees of self-insured employers entering into claim resolution structured settlement agreements. During fiscal year 2013, up to $500,000... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6506 2011–12 |
Franchisees/workers' compRevises the definition of "worker," for purposes of workers' compensation, by excepting franchisees. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6507 2011–12 |
Walla Walla veterans' homeEstablishes the Walla Walla State Veterans' Home. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6509 2011–12 |
Legislative support servicesThe Office of Legislative Support Services is established to provide administrative and support services to the Senate, House of Representatives, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, Statute Law Committee, Joint... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6510 2011–12 |
Entry fees/sales & use taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption on entry fees for an eligible basketball tournament or an eligible running event operated by a nonprofit organization. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6511 2011–12 |
Protection order petitionsThe rules of evidence must be strictly observed in a hearing on a petition for a protection order. The parties and any witnesses must be placed under oath prior to testimony. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6512 2011–12 |
Irrigation & rehab districtsEstablishes a new process for the election of irrigation and rehabilitation district (district) directors. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6513 2011–12 |
Alt. learning experiencesAddresses issues of accountability and funding for alternative learning experience programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6514 2011–12 |
Foreclosure sales/notices ofRequires a trustee for owner-occupied properties to publish notice of owner-occupied real property foreclosure sales on certain internet web sites for a specified period of time. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6515 2011–12 |
Trustees/deeds of trust actThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6516 2011–12 |
Plan year/PEBBAfter June 30, 2013, the health plans offered by the Health Care Authority (HCA) through the Public Employees' Benefits Board (PEBB) must be operated concurrently with the state fiscal year running from July 1 through June 30,... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6517 2011–12 |
Hospital financingThe intent of the HCFA is modified to include reference to health care facilities contributing to improve the quality of health care and ensuring accountability for the cost of care. The membership of the HCFA is also... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6518 2011–12 |
Ferry users exec committeeMembers of the EX-FAC must meet at least twice a year with WSF and the Commission. DOT must provide technical support to EX-FAC to allow for review of WSF revenues and operating costs, route changes or significant service... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |