Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5696 2011–12 |
Prepaid wireless servicesThe definitions of gift cards and gift certificates are revised. Prepaid telephone calling cards and prepaid commercial mobile radio services are not to be classified as gift cards or gift certificates. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5697 2011–12 |
Firearm safety devices/safesRequires that any gun safe or firearms safety device issued, purchased, or used by a governmental agency meet minimum standards. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5698 2011–12 |
Ferry system funds/tax exempNarrows the nonresident sales and use tax exemption to provide funds for the state ferry system and other transportation purposes. Requires the department of revenue to annually estimate the increase in state revenue for the... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5699 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentThe rules for on-site sewage systems adopted by SBOH must require on-site sewage proprietary treatment products to be certified by a third-party certification organization. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5701 2011–12 |
Motor vehicle records accessAuthorizes the release of certain information on an individual vehicle owner when the requesting party is a homeowners' association. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5702 2011–12 |
Temporary state park closureWhen a state park is temporarily closed due to budget constraints, State Parks is authorized, if determined feasible, to enter into agreements with the local government, local park district, nonprofit organizations, and civic... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5703 2011–12 |
Background checks/employeesAn exception is added allowing consumer reporting agencies to report any adverse information relating to a prospective employee or volunteer who may have unsupervised access to children, individuals with developmental... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5704 2011–12 |
Vehicle subagentsAuthorizes subagents to renew and replace identicards and drivers' licenses and to provide driving record abstracts. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5705 2011–12 |
Community redevel. financingThe Community Redevelopment Financing Act is amended. Special property taxes, rather than an allocation of regular property taxes, are used to finance public improvements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5706 2011–12 |
Juvenile restorative justiceAs part of a counsel and release, a diversion counselor may refer the juvenile to a restorative justice program. Restorative justice is a program that brings together the victim, the juvenile, their families, and relevant... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5707 2011–12 |
Emergency vehicles/fuel useExempts authorized emergency vehicles from state fuel usage requirements. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5709 2011–12 |
Microbrewery beer salesA licensed microbrewery can sell another domestic brewery's product as long as the other brewery's brands are not more than 25 percent of the microbrewery's on-tap offering of their own product. A licensed domestic brewery can... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5710 2011–12 |
Grocery store beer salesIf approved by the board, a grocery store licensee can receive an endorsement to allow for the sale of beer to a purchaser who brings their own container or is provided one by the licensee. The container is filled at the tap... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5711 2011–12 |
Beer sales/specialty shopsIf approved by the board, a specialty shop licensee can receive an endorsement to sell beer to a purchaser who brings their own container or is provided one by the licensee. The container is filled at the tap at the time of sale. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5712 2011–12 |
Puget Sound partnershipAbolishes the Puget Sound partnership and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington state conservation commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5713 2011–12 |
Ruckelshaus Center processEstablishes the Voluntary Stewardship Program (Program). | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5714 2011–12 |
Child care background checksBy July 1, 2012, DEL must establish and maintain an individual-based or portable background check clearance registry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5716 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the use of automated traffic safety cameras. Provides that certain sections of the act take effect only upon certification by the secretary of the department of transportation that the new statewide tolling... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5717 2011–12 |
Higher ed funding task force(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Implements higher education funding task force recommendations relating to goals, funding, performance, and accountability. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5718 2011–12 |
Estates and trustsFinds that, in light of certain changes in federal law regarding estates and trusts, it is necessary to amend certain time limitations and to clarify procedures to construe certain formula clauses that refer to federal estate,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5719 2011–12 |
Students with disabilitiesBeginning with the 2010-11 academic year, a qualified student's tuition fees must remain fixed at the rate in effect on the student's first day of his or her first academic terms for the duration of enrollment and full-time... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5720 2011–12 |
Electrical installationsProhibits an individual from being assessed more than one penalty for a single violation concerning electrical or telecommunications installations. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5721 2011–12 |
Jail booking photographsRequires department of corrections officers and chief law enforcement officers to maintain a jail register that is open to the public and includes booking photographs or electronic images. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5723 2011–12 |
Livestock operations/waterIt is the intent to assign to WSDA the responsibility for conducting initial investigations of specified types of livestock operations relating to impacts on water quality. If impacts are found to exist, a process is... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5724 2011–12 |
Music Matters license platesCreates music matters special license plates. Requires the department of licensing to collect fees for the special license plates. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |