Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5637 2011–12 |
Internship opportunitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5639 2011–12 |
Education governance systemLegislative findings are made that consolidation of state-level education entities result in a governance system with a unifying student-centered vision, common goals, shared priorities, and linked outcomes, improved outcomes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5640 2011–12 |
Health technology assessmentChanges the composition of the health technology clinical committee. Requires the administrator of the state health care authority to provide certain opportunities for public comment with regard to the health technology... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5641 2011–12 |
Aerospace tax incentivesAddresses tax incentives for certain segments of the aerospace industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5642 2011–12 |
Applied behavior analysisApplied behavior analysis services are added to the list of services that the department may provide to persons receiving services for developmental disabilities. The services may be provided by a state or nationally certified... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5643 2011–12 |
Definition of "well"Revises the definition of "well" for purposes of water well construction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5644 2011–12 |
Science & public policyRequires agencies to use peer-reviewed science before taking any agency action related to environmental, natural resources, access to and use of water, or land use management. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5645 2011–12 |
Local homeless housingThe $30 document recording surcharge collected by county auditors under the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act is made permanent. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5646 2011–12 |
Homelessness services accessPersonally identifying information about a homeless individual may be collected after obtaining oral consent from the person over the telephone if written consent is obtained the first time the individual is physically present... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5647 2011–12 |
Columbia R. basin mgmt progModifies the existing Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5648 2011–12 |
Direct sales of milkExempts the sale of milk at small dairies from certain regulations. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5649 2011–12 |
Humane treatment of dogsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5650 2011–12 |
Craft distilleries' spiritsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5651 2011–12 |
School district levy baseFor those districts where levies were approved by voters before April 30, 2011, and for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, this act adds to school districts' levy bases an amount equivalent to each... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5652 2011–12 |
School district levy baseSchool districts' levy bases, for levy collections in calendar years 2011 through 2017, are increased by the positive difference between 2009-10 per-pupil general apportionment, defined as apportionment in sections 502 through... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5653 2011–12 |
State food purchasing policyRequires the department of general administration, in consultation with the department of health, to: (1) Adopt a model food purchasing policy for all agencies to establish standards for certain food; and (2) Assist agencies... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5654 2011–12 |
Higher ed course numberingThe Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) convene representatives from each of the institutions of higher education, to establish a single set of common course... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5655 2011–12 |
Voters' pamphletsAny person who knowingly makes or allows to be made on his or her behalf a false statement of material fact in a voters' pamphlet is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A false statement of material fact includes a statement that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5657 2011–12 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsIf the proposed action is located in more than one city or county, the lower of the agencies' adopted exemption levels controls the action, regardless of which agency is the lead agency. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5659 2011–12 |
Title and registrationRequires a meeting to be held once a year to provide an opportunity for a dialogue between the department of licensing, county auditors, and subagents to express concerns and ideas regarding title and registration activities. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5660 2011–12 |
Public assistance provisionsTANF block grant is to be appropriated to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) each year in the appropriations act subject to the following restrictions: the amount appropriated to DSHS for cash assistance may... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5663 2011–12 |
Concurrent jurisdictionState and federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction over any suit or action brought against the surety or sureties of the performance and payment bond to recover for work done or materials furnished, including any suit or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5665 2011–12 |
Counties/investment projectsThe deferral is authorized in a county containing a CEZ. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5666 2011–12 |
Tax exempt hospitalsModifies provisions relating to tax-exempt hospitals. Recognizes nonprofit hospitals that are providing essential community benefits while ensuring that compensation packages for nonprofit hospital employees are comparable... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5667 2011–12 |
School officials/principalsThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |