Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5835 2013–14 |
Differential tuitionThe suspension of differential tuition is removed for the governing boards of four-year institutions of higher education. However, a tuition increase that applies to only a portion of an institution's resident undergraduate... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5837 2013–14 |
Career and college readyAuthorizes, and provides sufficient resources for, implementation of the opportunity for: (1) Students to complete twenty-four credits for graduation through a comprehensive approach that includes increased instructional... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5838 2013–14 |
Nursing facility paymentRevises nursing facility payment methodology provisions to restore some of the changes made in chapter 7, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. (ESSB 5581). | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5839 2013–14 |
Protection of workersProhibits an employer from taking materially adverse action against an employee where retaliation is a substantial factor in the employer's decision to take adverse action. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5840 2013–14 |
ForeclosureAddresses foreclosure. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5841 2013–14 |
Vehicle license feesChanges the distribution of proceeds from vehicle license fees and renewal vehicle license fees. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5842 2013–14 |
RedistrictingRequires districts, in the redistricting plan, to be competitive such that the majority of districts have no greater than a three percent advantage for any one political party based on an average of the votes cast for the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5845 2013–14 |
Attorney compensationEstablishes the professional compensation parity act. Requires attorneys and law firms to charge an indigent person a fee for services that is based upon a sliding fee schedule for determination of discounts from charges for... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5846 2013–14 |
Tolling I-90 west of I-405As part of any ongoing or future study of tolling I-90 west of I-405, WSDOT must explore and evaluate options to mitigate the effect of tolling on affected residents. Affected residents are defined as people who must use a... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5847 2013–14 |
Collision reportsSubjects information contained in accident reports to public disclosure in a manner consistent with the public records act. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5850 2013–14 |
Construction agreementsAny provision in a construction agreement which requires a party, known as as indemnitor, or their insurer to assume liability for damage or injury to persons or property caused wholly or partially by another party, the... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5852 2013–14 |
Student achievement, outcomeA pilot program is created with the objective of providing exemplary teachers the opportunity to continue to work directly with students in the classroom, serve as mentors and instructors to other teachers, and earn... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5853 2013–14 |
Trades people at PUD's/PSERSAuthorizes membership in the public safety employees' retirement system for certain employees at public utility districts. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5854 2013–14 |
Tac. Narrows tollbridge acctMonies transferred from the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account to pay for debt service is limited to $60 million per fiscal year. Monies in excess of $60 million that are needed to cover the debt service on the Tacoma Narrows... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5855 2013–14 |
Hotel management companiesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption on amounts received by a hotel management company from a hotel owner for covered employee costs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5856 2013–14 |
Defined contribution planThe Washington Public Employees Savings Plan (PESP) is created as a new defined-contribution plan to replace PERS, TRS, SERS, and PSERS Plans 2 and PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 for all employees first hired in an eligible... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5857 2013–14 |
Vehicle-related feesIncreases the fees for certain commercial driver's license requalification, knowledge, and skills exams. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5858 2013–14 |
Ferry vessel constructionWSF must use a design-build purchasing process for new auto vessels. WSF also must use an independent owners' representative as a third-party intermediary to; serve as WSF's primary advocate and communicator with the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5861 2013–14 |
Local transportation revenueA TBD may impose a local annual vehicle fee of up to $40 upon a majority vote of the governing body. MVET. A county with a population of 1 million or more may impose an MVET with the approval of the voters or upon a majority... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5863 2013–14 |
Charter schoolsA B&O tax exemption is provided for charter schools as well as nonprofit education service providers under contract with a charter school to the same extent that public schools are exempt. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5864 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing/bondsRequires the state finance committee, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of the Columbia river crossing project, to issue and sell upon the request of the department of... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5867 2013–14 |
State supreme court judgesFinds that: (1) The state Constitution provides that there shall be five supreme court judges; and (2) The legislature has seen fit by statute to add four additional justices to that august body. Requires existing judges of... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5868 2013–14 |
Nonhighway fuel tax refundsEliminates the statutory cap on eligibility for recreational fuel tax refunds. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5869 2013–14 |
Legislation w/fiscal impactsRequires an expiration date on any enactment of the legislature with a fiscal note indicating a fiscal impact unless specific funding is provided in an appropriation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5870 2013–14 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to fiscal matters. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |