Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5271 2013–14 |
Defendants/additional costsAllows a court to assess additional costs to a defendant who is successful in setting aside a committed finding after failing to respond to an infraction or failing to appear for a hearing. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5272 2013–14 |
Traffic infraction noticesThe penalty for a traffic infraction related to standing, stopping, or parking may include nonrenewal of the vehicle registration. If a person fails to respond to the notice within 15 days, the person's driving license or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5273 2013–14 |
Veterans innovation programThe laws relating to the Veteran Lottery Raffle and the VIP termination and repeal, are repealed. The state lottery account must distribute $300,000 annually to the VIP account. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5277 2013–14 |
ElectionsSeveral changes eliminate or modify election administration requirements. State Voters' Pamphlet. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5278 2013–14 |
Teachers salary bonusSalary Bonuses for Eligible CIS. The bill provides that in addition to the statewide CIS salary allocations in the state omnibus appropriations act, each school district must receive allocations sufficient to fund a salary... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5280 2013–14 |
Unlawful activity/propertiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5281 2013–14 |
Child welfare safety assmntThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) must conduct an empirical study of the validity and reliability of the safety assessment tool currently used in child welfare cases by the Children's Administration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5284 2013–14 |
Reseller permit feesImposes a twenty-five dollar fee on reseller permits. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5285 2013–14 |
Liquor license renewalsDOR's existing authority, which only applies to the collection of delinquent spirits taxes, is expanded to any excise taxes. DOR may request LCB to take any or all of the following actions if a taxpayer is more than 30 days... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5286 2013–14 |
Forest fires/benefit chargeRequires the department of natural resources to impose a special benefit charge of five dollars on certain taxable parcels of land within the state. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5291 2013–14 |
Ballots/signing and receiptA ballot may only be counted only if the return envelope is signed by the date of the election and the ballot is received by the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. A ballot from an out-of-state, overseas, or service... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5292 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceA Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is established beginning October 1, 2015. Leave insurance benefits are payable beginning October 1, 2015 for the birth or placement of a child or a family member's serious health condition. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5293 2013–14 |
Local infrastr. financingThe expiration date of LIFT is extended from June 30, 2039, to June 30, 2049. A local jurisdiction may receive a sales and use tax credit without issuing bonds or beginning public improvement construction for seven, rather... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5294 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5295 2013–14 |
Shoreline mgmt act/permitsAn additional exception to the rule that construction may not begin or be authorized until all review proceedings are terminated, is created. It allows construction landward of the shoreline to begin under an approved but... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5299 2013–14 |
Wolf mgmt./license plateThe Washington's wolves special license plate, recognizing Washington's wolf population and their special management needs is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that must be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5300 2013–14 |
Wolf mgmt/agreementsRequires the department of fish and wildlife to develop and maintain a process to offer, negotiate, and enter into cooperative agreements with livestock owners to prevent or minimize damage to livestock caused by wolves. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5301 2013–14 |
Student suspensionsDiscipline data must be disaggregated and cross-tabulated by OSPI in and by various sub categories including but not exclusive to gender, foster care, homeless, school district, school, grade level, behavior infraction code,... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5303 2013–14 |
Wineries & breweries/labelsBreweries and microbreweries are permitted to identify the producer of their beer on private labels authorized under current law. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5304 2013–14 |
Digital outdoor ad signsThe definition of the types of illuminated signs is expanded to include Type 4 and 5 digital outdoor advertising signs visible to state highways and located within incorporated cities and towns; however, the signs may only... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5306 2013–14 |
Deceased tenant propertyThe RLTA provides procedures on how a landlord is to dispose of a tenant's property in the event of a tenant's death. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5307 2013–14 |
Unlawful detainer actionsA new category is added to the unlawful detainer statute in determining who may be sued for an unlawful detainer. A person who occupies real property with the consent of the owner but without a specific rental amount or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5309 2013–14 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes certain water-sewer districts to use the job order contracting procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5311 2013–14 |
Housing organizationsA provision requiring certain local government and other entities providing affordable housing to apply to the Washington State Quality Award program for an assessment of quality management, accountability, and performance is deleted. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5313 2013–14 |
Public works assistanceWhen approving public works projects, the Board must consider whether the project includes low-cost alternatives to traditional construction techniques, including pipe bursting for sewer, stormwater, and water delivery... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |