Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6058 2011–12 |
Single-sex classesWashington public schools are permitted to provide single-sex classes if the school gives notice to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) before offering the single-sex class and the single-sex class is... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6060 2011–12 |
Day spas/wine or beerDay spas are permitted to offer a complimentary glass of beer or wine to customers who are at least 21 years of age, in the same manner as art galleries and wedding boutiques. However, if the day spa provides massages, the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6061 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exempResidents of states, possessions, or Canadian provinces that are currently exempt from state sales tax must pay the sales tax at the time of purchase. Instead of being exempt, they may request a refund from the Department of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6062 2011–12 |
Motorcycle definitionsThe definition of motorcycle is amended to include a motor vehicle that is originally designed to travel on two wheels, but is modified using a conversion kit that adds two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6063 2011–12 |
Public improvement contractsAddresses public improvement contracts involving transit facility projects funded, in whole or in part, by federal transportation funds. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6064 2011–12 |
Regional transit authoritiesRegional transit authorities are added to the list of public entities that are permitted to use job order contracting. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6065 2011–12 |
County coronersInstead of being required to independently issue an arrest warrant for a person suspected of committing an offense, the coroner may request that the superior court in the county which convened the inquest also issue the arrest... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6066 2011–12 |
Law enforcement officersLaw enforcement officers may make sound recordings that correspond to video images recorded by video cameras worn by law enforcement officers. All law enforcement officers must be in uniform while wearing a sound recording... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6067 2011–12 |
Court fines, penalties, etc.District and municipal courts must not suspend any fees, fines, or assessments imposed, which pertain to the following: public safety and education assessments; emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6068 2011–12 |
Autopsy/religious objectionWhenever a medical examiner or coroner believes that an autopsy is appropriate, a reasonable effort must be made to meet with the decedent's family member or friend, in accordance with frequently established practice, to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6069 2011–12 |
Electronic transactionsUETA is created which applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a state law transaction but not a federal law transaction. An electronic record is a record created, generated, sent, communicated,... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6070 2011–12 |
Recording deeds of trustA stakeholder group comprised of homeowner advocates, lenders and their servicers, representatives of county governments, and representatives of electronic registry systems are to convene to discuss the issue of recording... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6071 2011–12 |
Vacating recordsAn offender convicted for a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony may apply for a vacation of the criminal record regardless of whether the offender has been convicted of a new crime in this state, another state, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6072 2011–12 |
Protection of public policyA cause of action, separate from the common law tort of wrongful discharge, is created to protect employees or independent contractors from materially adverse actions in retaliation for conduct that promotes local, state, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6075 2011–12 |
Vehicle owner informationLimits the information that the Department of Licensing (DOL) may provide to the vehicle owner when the owner's information is requested by an attorney or private investigator to the fact that the DOL has disclosed the owner's... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6076 2011–12 |
Senior center licenseA new retail liquor license is created. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6077 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAn additional fee of $15 is assessed on the retail sale of each solid fuel-burning device. The revenue collected must be used by DOE for the woodstove education program. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6078 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementRequires the state's natural resources agencies to cooperatively identify, analyze, and implement measures to maximize administration efficiency and share resources. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6079 2011–12 |
Institute for public policyExempts officers and employees of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy from state civil service law. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6080 2011–12 |
Landowner immunityExemptions to what constitutes a known dangerous artificial latent condition under this statute are added. These exemptions include conditions naturally or normally arising from the predominant uses of land including but not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6083 2011–12 |
Landowner assistance/gophersRequires the department of fish and wildlife, upon request, to conduct biological surveys, provide assistance with habitat or other management plans, and provide relevant information and other technical assistance to a person... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6084 2011–12 |
Nonhigh school districtsEliminates reimbursement fees for nonhigh school districts. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6085 2011–12 |
Use of state facilitiesThe Legislature finds that: free exercise of religion is a fundamental right and the state should refrain from inhibiting religious activities when they are not in conflict or inconsistent with the state's interests; it is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6086 2011–12 |
Single-sex classesWashington public schools are permitted to provide single-sex classes if the single-sex class is substantially related to achieving the school's objective of improving the educational achievement of its students or if the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6087 2011–12 |
Ag & livestock informationReference to NAIS is eliminated and replaced with herd inventory management for animal disease traceability. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |