Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5874 2013–14 |
Human services T.O.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5877 2013–14 |
Health care T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to health care. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5878 2013–14 |
Natural resources T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to natural resources. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5879 2013–14 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to education. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5884 2013–14 |
Birth control/medicaidRequires the state health care authority to make arrangements for medicaid programs offered through managed care plans or fee-for-service to require dispensing of contraceptive drugs with up to a one-year supply provided at one time. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5885 2013–14 |
Instruction/Spanish, ChineseCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program in which a maximum of two school districts may participate. Requires each school district to provide a world language program in elementary schools that provides... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5888 2013–14 |
Fuel tax distributionAddresses fuel tax distributions to certain accounts. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5890 2013–14 |
Vehicle titling and registr.The requirement to periodically replace license plates is removed. However, a license plate must be replaced at the time a vehicle changes ownership, at which time vehicle registration expires as well. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5893 2013–14 |
International studentsRequires the governing boards of the state and regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community and technical colleges to include a twenty percent surcharge on tuition fees for certain students. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5894 2013–14 |
Medicaid expansionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5896 2013–14 |
Renewable energy tax exempsDelays, until July 1, 2017, the expiration of renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5899 2013–14 |
Communications servicesProvides communications services tax reform. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5900 2013–14 |
Voter-approved taxEstablishes a state income tax. Decreases the state sales tax rate from six and one-half percent to five and one-half percent. Provides that all tax revenues collected pursuant to the act must be deposited in the education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5902 2013–14 |
Driving under influence T.O.Courts are prohibited from deferring DUI sentences. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5907 2013–14 |
State recreational landsRequires the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Ensure no net loss of public recreational opportunities on department-managed lands; and (2) Open, reopen, or provide additional... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5909 2013–14 |
STEM education and the artsExpands STEM education to include the arts. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5911 2013–14 |
Telecommunications tx parityAddresses telecommunications tax parity. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5915 2013–14 |
Impaired driving & beer taxRequires the revenue collected from the additional tax imposed on beer and strong beer to be deposited in the impaired driving safety account to be used for improving impaired driving safety and enforcement. Requires a visible... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5917 2013–14 |
Impaired driving safetyRequires some of the revenue collected from the tax on certain spirits sales to be deposited in the impaired driving safety account to be used for improving impaired driving safety and enforcement. Requires a visible and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5918 2013–14 |
Medicaid waiver/benefit exchRequires the state health care authority to apply to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services for a waiver to authorize the state to enroll certain individuals in the Washington health benefit... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5919 2013–14 |
Waiver/benefit exchangesRequires the Washington health benefit exchange, in collaboration with the office of the insurance commissioner, to apply to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services for a waiver to authorize... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5920 2013–14 |
Transportation revenueState Taxes and Fees . The motor vehicle fuel tax and the special fuel tax are each increased by $0.10 per gallon as follows: $0.05 per gallon effective August 1, 2013, $0.02 per gallon effective July 1, 2014, $0.02 per gallon... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5921 2013–14 |
Additive trans. fundingAppropriations of approximately $650 million are made for the 2013-15 fiscal biennium for certain projects, maintenance and operations, and debt service for various transportation-related purposes. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5922 2013–14 |
Bonds for trans. fundingThe Committee is authorized to issue up to $3.6 billion in state general obligation bonds to finance projects or improvements identified as Connecting Washington projects or improvements. The bonds are backed first by the... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5923 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing/bondsProvides funds for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of the Columbia river crossing project. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |