Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5964 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5965 2011–12 |
Public facil. district bondsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5968 2011–12 |
Fixed minimum hourly wageEstablishes a fixed minimum hourly wage. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5970 2011–12 |
Veteran's preferenceA veteran who receives military retirement pay must receive the same veterans' preference, in relation to hiring as well as lay off or reemployment decisions, as received by other veterans. Veteran scoring criteria status may... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5971 2011–12 |
Child abuse reportingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5972 2011–12 |
Sales & use tx rate increaseRefers a temporary sales and use tax increase to the voters. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5973 2011–12 |
Teacher certification/STEMPESB will revise standards for teacher endorsement in elementary education; middle and secondary math and science; and other subjects with science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) components. The revised standards for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5975 2011–12 |
STEM career course grantsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) will allocate grants to high schools and skill centers to create three different STEM programs (1) an aerospace assemblers program; (2) an enhanced manufacturing... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5976 2011–12 |
Workforce training/aerospaceModifies the duties of the center of excellence for aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing. Requires the center to create an aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing pipeline advisory committee. Requires the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5977 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be transferrable between two vehicles. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5979 2011–12 |
Discover pass sales/moneysThe 8 percent of the first $71 million in a fiscal biennium distributed to DNR must be distributed as follows: 30 percent to Park Land Trust Revolving Account, which is the account that receives the monies under current law;... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5980 2011–12 |
Environmental redispatchIncludes environmental redispatch as an eligible renewable resource for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5983 2011–12 |
Aerospace B&O tax creditExtends the expiration date for the business and occupation tax credit for qualified aerospace product development. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5985 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows the discover pass to be transferred between two vehicles. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5986 2011–12 |
Vehicle access pass/DNR landIn addition to DFW managed lands, the use of the DFW Vehicle Access Pass is expanded to provide access to certain lands managed by DNR. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5987 2011–12 |
Involuntary treatment actThe January 1, 2012, effective date for DMHPs and the courts to consider additional factors in determining whether to detain a person for involuntary treatment is delayed to July 1, 2015. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5989 2011–12 |
Child sexual exploitationPlaces reasonable limitations on the possession and viewing of evidence by a pro se defendant or the defense in a sexual exploitation of children case. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5990 2011–12 |
State flower license platesThe state flower special license plate, recognizing the Washington State flower is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an original... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5992 2011–12 |
Trans sup budget 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 5993 2011–12 |
Driver licenses, identicardsAddresses the cost and duration of drivers' licenses and identicards. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5994 2011–12 |
Unclaimed securitiesAll securities delivered to DOR must be sold as soon as practicable, in the judgment of DOR. This requirement does not apply to any securities that are unsaleable, worthless, or not cost-effective to sell. Any person making a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5996 2011–12 |
Contiguous land/current useAmends existing definitions, and adds a new definition, to the statutes controlling current use open space tax programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5998 2011–12 |
Discover passProvides for Discover Pass Transferability Between Two Motor Vehicles . The Discover Pass and DFW Vehicle Access Pass must each contain space for two motor vehicle license plate numbers, and are valid only for those license... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5999 2011–12 |
Greenhouse gas reportingHarmonizes state green house gas reporting requirements with federal requirements. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6000 2011–12 |
Prearrangement trust fundsRegulated cemetery authorities and funeral establishments may deposit trust funds in national or state-chartered financial institutions authorized to do business in the state, in addition to other currently authorized... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |