All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6028 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicPromotes the production of biofuel crops and organic crops by allocating water from the Columbia river mainstem and the lower Snake river mainstem. Requires the legislature, by 2018, to review the economic and environmental benefits. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6029 2011–12 |
Baccalaureate/acceleratedThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6031 2011–12 |
Legislative member mailingsLegislator's expenditure limits for mailings are based on the number of resident registered voters, voter participation, and the number of households within the member's legislative districts. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6032 2011–12 |
Studded tire damage costsA $5 fee is added to the retail sale of each new studded tire. Proceeds are deposited in to the motor vehicle fund and are used for road maintenance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6033 2011–12 |
Death of adult child/remainsWhen surviving parents have the authority to control the disposition of the remains of their child who has reached the age of majority, they may do so cooperatively. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6034 2011–12 |
4-H special license platesThe 4-H special license plate, displaying the 4-H logo, 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 issue 4-H special license... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6035 2011–12 |
Commerce dept/energy policyEstablishes Governor's Energy Office (GEO) . Transfers the powers, duties, and tangible property of the energy policy division of Commerce to the office of the Governor and WSU. The duties transferred to and to be conducted by... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6036 2011–12 |
Local toxics control accountProhibits the use of money from the state and local toxics control account for the purpose of public participation grants to persons and organizations who may be adversely affected by a release or threatened release of a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6037 2011–12 |
Autopsy & postmortem reportsAny person who has plead guilty to, or been found guilty of, a crime that lead to or caused the decedent's death loses the right to examine or obtain an autopsy or postmortem report or record or to meet and discuss the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6039 2011–12 |
Home appliance warrantiesRequires a manufacturer of a home appliance, if the manufacturer offers an extended warranty on the home appliance, to provide the consumer with a written statement of the estimated life expectancy and estimated repair and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6040 2011–12 |
School construction assist.OSPI must adopt rules to ensure that a host school district of a shared or co-located facility is not penalized when calculating state school construction assistance. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6042 2011–12 |
Art work appropriationsSuspends until July 1, 2013, the requirement to purchase public art with appropriations made for construction of public buildings. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6043 2011–12 |
Memorial markersNo cemetery district may sell monuments, headstones, tombstones, or any other memorial markers if a private retailer or wholesaler of these products is located within 50 miles of the boundary of the cemetery district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6045 2011–12 |
Govt expenditure limitationsModifies provisions relating to limitations on expenditures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6047 2011–12 |
State libraryThe state librarian is responsible and accountable for charging a fee to recover the costs of fulfilling the research request made by a someone who is not a resident of Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6048 2011–12 |
Nursing homes/prescriptionsThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a prescription drug recycling program that permits nursing homes to share unused prescription drugs and to accept donations of unused prescription drugs from... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6049 2011–12 |
Cancer drug repository progThe Department of Health (DOH) must establish a cancer drug repository program for accepting donated cancer drugs and dispensing these drugs to authorized Washington residents. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6050 2011–12 |
180-day school year waiversSBE may grant no more than 25 waivers to school districts from the requirement for a 180-day school year. Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, 20 of the waivers granted from the requirement for a 180-day school year will be... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6051 2011–12 |
Unused prescription drugsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6052 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6053 2011–12 |
English as official languageEstablishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Designates the English language as the official language of the state. Requires all official business of the state to be conducted in English. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6054 2011–12 |
Health care facilitiesEliminates the certificate of need review for all health care facilities except hospitals. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6055 2011–12 |
Vehicle documentry serv chrgThe vehicle dealer documentary service fee is permanently established at up to $150. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6056 2011–12 |
Legal defense fundsThe Legal Defense Funds Act constitutes the sole authority for soliciting or accepting donations to a separate legal defense fund created by or for a candidate or public official. A legal defense fund may be established by any... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6057 2011–12 |
Rock collectingAuthorizes recreational rock collecting on state lands managed by the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the state parks and recreation commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |