Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5075 2013–14 |
Homeowners' associationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5076 2013–14 |
Residential home inspectionA home inspector's written report must include information describing those systems and components of homes that affect energy efficiency, consistent with the standards of practice developed by the Home Inspector Advisory... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5079 2013–14 |
Livestock damage by wolvesEstablishes a General Fund-Based Funding Mechanism for Livestock Damage Caused by Wolves. A specific mechanism for providing compensation for livestock damage caused by wolves is established. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5080 2013–14 |
DNR recreation site accessA person with a vehicle access pass is entitled to access both DFW and DNR recreation sites or lands. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5084 2013–14 |
Discover pass/disabled vetsThe cost of a Discover Pass is $5 for any person who has been provided with a lifetime veterans disability pass from State Parks. Statutory references containing exceptions to the requirement to have a Discover Pass are updated. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5085 2013–14 |
High capacity transportationProhibits a proposing transit agency from devoting any time or resources to the further development of a high capacity transportation system plan and financing plan if the proposal is rejected by the voters. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5086 2013–14 |
Safety rest areas projectPrivate and nonprofit entities would be invited to operate a joint safety rest area demonstration project if WSDOT determines that the proposal is in the public interest. Monies received by WSDOT from the demonstration project... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5087 2013–14 |
Illegal aliensPrevents illegal aliens from qualifying as resident students for purposes of in-state tuition and financial aid. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5089 2013–14 |
Senior property tax programsWhen determining combined disposable income, the following are deductible as such: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical equipment... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5090 2013–14 |
Light rail extensionProhibits the department of transportation from expending funds on the design or construction of any project that replaces the bridges on Interstate 5 between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and includes light rail. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5091 2013–14 |
Taxpayer savings accountProvides an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. Creates the taxpayer savings account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5093 2013–14 |
Transp. benefit district feeA vehicle fee imposed by the governing board of a TBD after January 1, 2013, must only be used for highway purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5094 2013–14 |
Sex offender notificationRequires a sheriff, upon receiving notice from a registered sex offender that the offender will be attending or employed by a school or institution of higher education, to promptly notify the school district and principal or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5096 2013–14 |
Ferry & flood c.z. districtsTransfers county ferry district and flood control zone district functions and taxing authorities to certain county legislative authorities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5103 2013–14 |
Athletic facility grantsBy November 1 of each year, the State Treasurer is to transfer 50 percent of sales tax revenues collected from competitive team sports activities and tournaments to the youth athletic facility account. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5108 2013–14 |
Disabled vets & sr. citizensFor a senior citizen or service-connected disabled veteran to qualify for a property tax exemption, the person's combined disposable income must be $40,000 or less to be exempt from excess property taxes and: $35,000 or less... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5109 2013–14 |
New business B&O tax credit(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides a business and occupation tax credit for certain new businesses. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5111 2013–14 |
Beer & wine theater licenseThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5115 2013–14 |
Community mental health progRevises the definition of "community mental health service delivery system" for purposes of the community mental health services act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5116 2013–14 |
Real property transfersNo REET affidavit is required to evidence any transfer of real property by operation of law or by order of the court where no instrument of conveyance is recorded in the official records of the county in which the real... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5117 2013–14 |
Family coordinators/schoolsThe QEC recommendations regarding the parent involvement coordinator position are implemented. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5120 2013–14 |
Artwork expendituresProhibits money from being expended on the acquisition of works of art through the end of the 2013-2015 biennium, unless a contract for the acquisition of art existed before the effective date of the act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5122 2013–14 |
Safety at state hospitalsBy December 1, 2013, DSHS must develop a plan to enhance the safety of state hospital patients and staff and share the plan with the Governor and Legislature. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5129 2013–14 |
Veterans' treatment courtsAuthorizes the chief justice of the supreme court to establish veterans' treatment courts for veterans and members of the armed forces. Authorizes jurisdictions that establish a veterans' treatment court to seek federal... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5130 2013–14 |
Eosinophilia disordersBeginning January 1, 2016, or upon the earliest update of the state's benchmark plan, health insurance contracts must include coverage for the formulas necessary for the treatment of EGID. The specialized formulas must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |