All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6369 2011–12 |
Environment & human healthThe SEPA guidelines include that the lack of scientific certainty is not sufficient reason for the state to postpone cost-effective measure to prevent serious or irreversible damage to human health or the environment. The term... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6370 2011–12 |
Electr utility resource planRevises the definition of "lowest reasonable cost," for the purposes of chapter 19.280 RCW (electric utility resource plans) to include analysis of the economic benefits of locally sited generation that accrue to the utility's... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6372 2011–12 |
Local public health systemLimits the State Auditor to conducting examinations of county and city financial affairs to every three years. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6373 2011–12 |
Audits of permit practicesThe State Auditor (Auditor) must complete a performance audit of a representative sample of permit practices at the local city and county level. The performance audit must take into consideration the permit process-improvement... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6374 2011–12 |
Foster care outcomesThe Passport to College Promise program (Passport program) is made permanent. An additional purpose of the Passport program is added related to improving high school graduation of foster youth through coordination, outreach,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6375 2011–12 |
Math performance incentivesIt is the intent of the Legislature to implement a program within secondary education that includes performance indicators designed to measure improvement beyond which is minimally required to graduate from high school.... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6376 2011–12 |
Human remains identificationThe Washington State Forensic Investigations Council may authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000 per biennium from the death investigations account for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions to secure forensic... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6377 2011–12 |
Education funding mandatesI-732 education employee COLAs is repealed. The I-728 per-pupil allocations for the Student Achievement Program are made subject to appropriation in the omnibus appropriations act and the requirement that $102 million per year... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6379 2011–12 |
Lottery prize moneyRequires unclaimed lottery prize money to be transferred to the general fund. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6380 2011–12 |
Electric vehicle chargingRequires signage at electric vehicle charging stations. Imposes a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for illegally parking in a charging station. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6381 2011–12 |
WA voting rights act of 2012At-large elections and district-based elections may not be drawn or maintained in a manner that denies an equal opportunity of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or an equal opportunity to influence the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6382 2011–12 |
Medication assist. endorsmntRequires the secretary of the department of health to: (1) Beginning July 1, 2013, issue a medication assistant endorsement to a nursing assistant-certified who meets certain requirements; and (2) Set medication assistant... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6388 2011–12 |
Commercial driver's licenseThe course of instruction and employer certification requirements related to obtaining a CDL are repealed. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6389 2011–12 |
Crime victims' services acct(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Imposes an additional ten-dollar fee on each traffic infraction to be used for certain crime victims' services. Creates the crime victims' services account. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6390 2011–12 |
Higher ed student auditingThe Legislature intends to enhance the affordability and efficiency of higher education programs and institutions by providing a mechanism for systematic review and consideration of cost-containment strategies. A student... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6391 2011–12 |
Insurance comm/study, reportThe requirement for a comprehensive report on direct practices due December 2012 is repealed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6392 2011–12 |
Farm internship programRe-authorizes the farm internship pilot project until 2017, and allows participation by small farms in King, Whatcom, Kitsap, Pierce, Jefferson, Spokane, Yakima, Chelan, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, and Thurston... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6393 2011–12 |
Industrial storm waterBy July 1, 2012, the industrial storm water general permit must require permittees with discharges to water bodies listed as impaired for bacteria to comply with nonnumeric, narrative effluent limitations. An expiration date... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6394 2011–12 |
Health care professionalsA new section is added to the Uniform Disciplinary Act requiring a health care professional that holds a doctorate degree to identify the type of license, registration, or certification they hold in all advertisements... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6395 2011–12 |
Physician assistantsAuthorizes the performance of opthalmic-related services by physician assistants when under the employment of or supervision by a medical doctor or an osteopathic physician. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6396 2011–12 |
Energy independence actExpanding the Definition of Eligible Renewable Resource. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6397 2011–12 |
Pesticide driftA new section is added to the Worker and Community Right to Know Act which prohibits a person from applying a pesticide that poses a substantial risk of pesticide drift within a half mile of a child care facility, residence,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6398 2011–12 |
Energy efficient buildingsRequiring Statements of Energy Consumption. Each gas or electric utility with more than 1000 customers must provide a statement of energy consumption data to each of their residential customers. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6399 2011–12 |
Higher ed program feesThe term operating fees does not include fees unique to specific programs of study. For students other than resident undergraduates, full-time tuition fees may be reduced or increased for all or portions of an institution’s... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6400 2011–12 |
Energy independence actModifies the energy independence act relating to energy conservation and renewable energy targets. Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a study of the electricity cost impacts for each... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |