Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5148 2011–12 |
Public health care/waiver(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Makes changes necessary to implement a waiver to receive federal assistance for certain state-purchased public health care programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5150 2011–12 |
Spirits samplingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5151 2011–12 |
Companion animal programCreates the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program to provide for spaying and neutering of feral and free-roaming cats and companion animals owned by low-income individuals. Requires... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5153 2011–12 |
Candidates on ballotNo primary is held for any single position in a partisan primary when no more than two candidates are filed for that position as of that last date for candidate withdrawal. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5154 2011–12 |
Vehicle prowlingA conviction of vehicle prowling in the second degree is a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, if the person has two or more prior convictions for vehicle prowling in the second degree. It is ranked at level V on... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5155 2011–12 |
Public safety authoritiesA regional public safety authority may be created by a vote of the voters voting within the boundaries of the proposed authority. The ballot proposition must include approval of the regional public safety authority plan; the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5158 2011–12 |
Forest practices permittingThe time period for an application to conduct a forest practice is increased from two to five years. The forest practice application is eligible to be renewed for an additional five year period, if the timber harvest has not... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5160 2011–12 |
Duty-related death benefitThe lump-sum death benefit that is paid to survivors of state, school district, or higher education employees or members of PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS, or VFFRORPS who die as a result of injuries sustained in the course of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5161 2011–12 |
Public corrections entitiesAdds public corrections entities formed by counties, cities, or both to the list of Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) employers. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5162 2011–12 |
Annuities & retirement plansState institutions of higher education may only offer participation in HERP to faculty and senior academic administrators, including presidents, vice presidents, deans, directors, and chairs. The supplemental benefit component... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5163 2011–12 |
Teachers' retirement systemThe survivor of a member of TRS 1 who dies prior to retirement may choose to receive both a refund of part of the member's accumulated contributions and a reduced monthly retirement allowance. In order to qualify for this... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5164 2011–12 |
Charitable solicitationsThe registration of a charitable organization that raises less than $100,000 per year is effective for three years. If a charitable organization with a three year registration reasonably anticipates raising more than $100,000,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5165 2011–12 |
Commissioner districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5166 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicles on highwayThe legislative body of a county with a population of no more than 5000 persons may designate by ordinance a street, road, or highway within its boundaries to be suitable for use by off-road vehicles. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5169 2011–12 |
Forest land compensating taxExtends the exception for payment of back taxes on designated forest land sold or transferred for the purpose of conserving open space land to include counties with a population of at least 245,000 inhabitants that border... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5173 2011–12 |
Restaurant corkage feesDomestic wineries and restaurants licensed to sell beer and/or wine or spirits, or beer and/or wine are permitted to enter into an arrangement to waive a corkage fee. Such an arrangement is not prohibited under the law... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5175 2011–12 |
Trans sup budget 2009-11Makes 2009-2011 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5176 2011–12 |
Trans budget 2009-11/2011-13The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5177 2011–12 |
Locksmith licensureBeginning July 1, 2013, a license from the Department is required to perform locksmith services for compensation. The provisions licensing security guards and security guard companies are expanded to include the licensing of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5178 2011–12 |
Original birth certificatesModifies provisions relating to noncertified copies of original birth certificates after adoption finalization. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5179 2011–12 |
Real property transfer feesRegulates real property transfer fees. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5180 2011–12 |
Port district commissionersThe dollar thresholds for salaries and per diem compensation for port district commissioners must be adjusted for inflation by the Office of Financial Management. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5185 2011–12 |
Motorcycle rules/paradesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5189 2011–12 |
Access to K-12 campuses/infoIf the board of directors of a school district chooses to provide campus access to people or groups for the purpose of making students aware of occupational or educational options, including those in the military, the school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |