Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6544 2011–12 |
Veterans/resident studentsRevises the definition of "resident student," for purposes of chapter 28B.15 RCW (college and university fees), to include a student who is a military veteran residing in this state at the time of his or her separation from... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6546 2011–12 |
Medicaid managed careHCA must include additional language in their managed care contracts for Medicaid services that require the implementation of preventative care and screenings for infants, children, and adolescents as outlined in the Bright... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6547 2011–12 |
Microenterprise developmentThe requirement that Commerce provide organizational support to a statewide microenterprise association is removed. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6548 2011–12 |
Tax on high income earnersImposes a tax on high-income earners. Creates the education enrichment account. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution, authorizing income taxes, is approved by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6549 2011–12 |
Interviews/third personRequires the state school directors' association to adopt a model policy to implement provisions relating to interviewing children during an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6550 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6551 2011–12 |
Tribal fuel tax agreementsProvides transparency and legislative oversight of tribal fuel tax agreements. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6552 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityExempts certain electric utilities from the definition of "qualifying utility" for purposes of the energy independence act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6553 2011–12 |
Pooled benefits/school distsModifies requirements for school district employer pooled benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6554 2011–12 |
Liquor control boardCombines the liquor control board and the gambling commission into a new agency to be known as the gambling and liquor commission. Abolishes the liquor control board and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6556 2011–12 |
Diabetes action teamA Diabetes Action Team Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) is established to assess and determine the reach and impact of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes on the state. The diabetes... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6557 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxesThe 6.1 percent of revenues deposited into the PWAA must instead be deposited into the state General Fund. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6558 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilitiesConservation achieved in excess of a qualifying utility’s biennial target may be used to meet the next biennial target. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6559 2011–12 |
Nonpower attributesCreating a REC Exception for Digesters and Others. Facilities that capture and destroy methane through a digester system, landfill gas collection system, or other mechanism are allowed to separate their nonpower attributes... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6560 2011–12 |
High-efficiency cogenerationClarifying the Definition of High-Efficiency Cogeneration. In meeting its conservation targets, a qualifying utility may count high-efficiency cogeneration owned and used by a retail electric customer, if the cogeneration... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6561 2011–12 |
Pulping and algae liquorsClassifying Spent Pulping Liquors as an Eligible Renewable Resource. Electricity from a facility powered by spent pulping liquors and liquors derived from algae and other sources is classified as an eligible renewable resource. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6562 2011–12 |
Defibrillators/high schoolsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), in consultation with school districts, must develop and implement an AED program for each high school in the state. The program will ensure that an AED is provided on-site and a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6563 2011–12 |
LEOFF plans 1 and 2 mergerThe LEOFF 2 Board is replaced by a LEOFF Board. Board members occupying plan member positions may be appointed from either LEOFF 1 or LEOFF 2. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6564 2011–12 |
Roll your own machinesProhibits a person from maintaining a machine at a retail establishment that enables a person to process tobacco, or a product that is made or derived from tobacco, into a roll or tube. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6565 2011–12 |
State need grant/residencyExpands resident student eligibility for purposes of the state need grant program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6567 2011–12 |
State expenditure limitThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6568 2011–12 |
AccountsThe Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss Account and the Washington State School for the Blind Account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer, to be used for fees for contracts, tuition, donations, and... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6569 2011–12 |
Vehicle dealersExempts a resident of a county with a population of ten thousand or less from certain penalties relating to vehicle dealer licenses. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6570 2011–12 |
Family and medical leaveEstablishes the family security act. Changes the name of the family leave insurance program to the family and medical leave insurance program. Changes the name of the family leave insurance account to the family and medical... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6571 2011–12 |
Spirits taxes collectionAuthorizes the Department of Revenue to request that the Liquor Control Board suspend or not renew a spirits license if an entity is delinquent in remitting spirits taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |