Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5725 2011–12 |
STEM teacher certificationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot program and identify two school districts in which to implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher certification.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5726 2011–12 |
Innovation schoolsThe designation of Washington Innovation School or Program is created. Legislative findings are made that Washington has a long history of supporting innovative public schools and programs. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5727 2011–12 |
Vehicle registration feesDOL may charge vehicle owners a $5 fee for a physical renewal notice for vehicle registration. The fee is to be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Fund. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5728 2011–12 |
State collective bargainingModifies collective bargaining and competitive contracting provisions relating to: (1) Compensation and fringe benefits; (2) Scope of bargaining; (3) Management rights; and (4) Purchasing services. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5729 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesRevises the definition of "controlled substance" for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5730 2011–12 |
Usage-based auto insuranceDefines usage-based insurance. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5732 2011–12 |
Manufacturing R&D activitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5733 2011–12 |
International databaseThe Department is authorized to develop and maintain an international contact database to be used as a resource for Washington citizens, businesses, and other entities seeking contacts in international trade markets overseas.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5734 2011–12 |
Econ development tax creditsThe rural county tax credit is made available to firms investing at least $1 million in new equipment or spending at least $50,000 on employee skill training. The credit is 1 percent of the value of the investment in new... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5735 2011–12 |
R&D spending B&O tax creditThe expiration date for the R&D tax credit is removed. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5736 2011–12 |
CommercializationWTC is required to work with public universities and private organizations to develop and maintain a database of inventions available for commercialization. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5737 2011–12 |
State trade web portalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5738 2011–12 |
Econ devel. collaborationThe Department is authorized to collaborate with entities in the private sector for the purpose of implementing its statewide economic development, innovation, and trade promotion activities. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5739 2011–12 |
Governmental servicesThe Commission is directed to consider a uniform law enabling several states to contract among themselves for the provision of state services, including information technology, to accomplish savings from economies of scale. If... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5743 2011–12 |
Minor work permitsAuthorizes a person to apply for a minor work permit without completing an entirely new master application under certain circumstances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5744 2011–12 |
Code enforcement officialsProvides the construction industry and local communities with assurance that code officials have access to current training on the most recent code updates. Imposes a fee of four dollars on each building permit issued by a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5745 2011–12 |
Local govt infrastructureA credit enhancement program for local infrastructure in the form of contingent loan agreements is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5746 2011–12 |
Prevailing wage affidavitsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5750 2011–12 |
Waters of the stateRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to establish an alternate available water source for use in the closed basin. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5751 2011–12 |
State energy code changesDelays until April 1, 2012, implementation of the changes to the state energy code adopted by the state building code council on November 20, 2009. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5752 2011–12 |
Correction of defamationA new chapter is created known as the Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act that applies to any claim for relief for damages arising out of harm to personal reputation caused by the false content of a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5753 2011–12 |
Penalties for violationsThird-party administrator and claims management entity are defined in industrial insurance statutes. The reasons for which L&I, or a person entitled to compensation under a final order, may institute proceedings against a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5754 2011–12 |
Tax data publicationPublication of the statistics of any number of taxpayers in a classification does not violate the excise and property tax Secrecy Clause as long as the publication makes no identification of particular tax information other... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5755 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5756 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesExpands insurance coverage of neurodevelopmental therapies. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |