Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6519 2011–12 |
Cmty & tech college boardsIncludes members from labor and business on community college boards of trustees. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6520 2011–12 |
Juvenile offenders treatmentRequires the department of social and health services to maintain a medium security forestry camp at the Naselle youth camp to fulfill the department's obligation to provide education, treatment, and job training to juvenile... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6521 2011–12 |
Local government revenueTransportation Benefit Districts – Vehicle Fee. The portion of the $100 vehicle fee that may be imposed by a transportation benefit district without voter approval is increased from $20 to $40. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6522 2011–12 |
Archives and records mgmtProhibits, unless authorized by the state archivist, state agencies from establishing, operating, or leasing an archives, records center, records warehouse, or records storage facility, except for purposes of legislative records. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6523 2011–12 |
Curators of state propertiesAuthorizes a state agency that has the authority to lease state-owned properties to private parties to negotiate a lease at a rate that is less than fair market value, provided the terms of the lessee's occupancy of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6524 2011–12 |
Family policy council, etc.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6525 2011–12 |
Donated medical services/B&OProvides a business and occupation tax deduction to health care providers for medical services donated through a community-based health care system. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6526 2011–12 |
Medicaid cost containmentEstablishes the Washington state medicaid cost containment act. Applies premiums to certain medical assistance populations with incomes over one hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty level. Requires eligibility renewal... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6527 2011–12 |
Cellular telephone useThe Office of the Chief Information Officer must contract with a private optimization specialist to maximize the cost-effective delivery of cellular telephone services to state agencies, and to assist state agencies in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6528 2011–12 |
Heavy equipment taxationExempts from property taxes, heavy equipment owned by a heavy equipment rental business for the purpose of leasing or renting at retail. Authorizes counties to impose a tax on persons leasing or renting heavy equipment at... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6529 2011–12 |
Electioneering communicationThe requirement is amended that the statement "No candidate authorized this ad. Paid for by (name, city, state)" must be clearly spoken and appear in print. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6530 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesEmployer sponsored insurance policies, including those offered by the Public Employees' Benefits Board, renewed on or after January 1, 2013, must include coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies through 14. The determination... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6531 2011–12 |
Incarcerated offendersOffenders must participate in the costs of their health care services by paying an amount that is commensurate with their resources as determined by DOC or a nominal amount no less than $4 dollars per visit. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6532 2011–12 |
Early learning programsThe Legislature finds that a two-year field test of a voluntary QRIS has prepared Washington to begin statewide implementation of such a system to the extent funds are available. The Legislature finds that all parents need... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6533 2011–12 |
Veterans/real estate brokersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6534 2011–12 |
Commercial vehiclesModifies texting laws relating to commercial and noncommercial vehicles. Addresses warning lamps, flags, and reflectors for projecting loads on vehicles. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6535 2011–12 |
Flood control zone districtsProvisions governing the formation of countywide Zones and associated subzones are modified. A statutory reference to a section of the code that has been previously repealed is removed. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6536 2011–12 |
Ferry and flood districtsIf a district has been established with boundaries that are the same as the boundaries of a county with a population of 1.5 million or more, the county legislative authority may, by ordinance or resolution, initiate a process... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6537 2011–12 |
Teachers and principalsModifies school district board of directors' duties relating to staff assignments. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6538 2011–12 |
Mercury-containing lightsThe 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 6539 2011–12 |
Air pollution offset program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of ecology to establish a program providing for the replacement of both uncertified solid fuel burning devices and solid fuel burning devices manufactured before 1995... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6540 2011–12 |
Manufacturing/hiring, B&OA credit is created for use against the B&O tax by businesses with under 100 full-time employees that hire interns, apprentices, or permanent employees who either: (1) are enrolled in a manufacturing skills certificate program... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6541 2011–12 |
Layoff aversionThe Workforce Board must evaluate the use of WIA funds for layoff aversion and collaborate with ESD in determining the best practices in the use of the funds for such purposes. ESD must detail for WDCs the opportunities to... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6542 2011–12 |
Intellectual property rightsModifies the duties of the University of Washington and Washington State University relating to assignment of intellectual property rights. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6543 2011–12 |
Pension benefits/overtimeOvertime payments are excluded from reportable compensation for the purpose of determining the retirement allowance of members of state-administered retirement plans who first establish membership on or after July 1, 2012. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |