Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6551 2013–14 |
Property tax, DFW game landsThe State Treasurer must pay the counties on behalf of WDFW an amount for PILT to be based on open space rates. Beginning July 1, 2015, a county may elect to receive WDFW PILT on game lands regardless of acreage. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| SB 6561 2013–14 |
Legisl. committee hearingsRequires at least five days' notice to be given of all public hearings held by a legislative committee other than a committee on rules. Prohibits a legislative committee from holding a public hearing during a regular or... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| SB 6562 2013–14 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesExtends the alternative fuel sales and use tax exemption to range extended battery electric vehicles. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| SB 6563 2013–14 |
Basic educationProvides additional investments to improve the state's program of basic education by expanding eligibility for early learning programs, continuing class-size reductions in kindergarten and grade one, and providing an increased... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2784 2013–14 |
Liquor sales tx/general fundReduces certain taxes on spirits sales that are deposited in the state general fund. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| HB 2785 2013–14 |
Info tech services/B&O rateProvides a preferential business and occupation tax rate for professional information technology services in counties that include a federal naval base in order to reduce the operating costs for professional information... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| SB 6559 2013–14 |
State need grantsEstablishes a priority for giving state need grant funds to legally present resident students over any other category of student. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| SB 6560 2013–14 |
Legislative transparencyProvides mandatory notice and waiting periods before legislative action. Opens all legislative committees to the public. Prohibits title-only bills. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| HB 2778 2013–14 |
Nursing facility residentsAllows a nursing facility to give preferential admission to individuals who have executed continuing care contracts to finance the space in which the nursing facility operates. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2779 2013–14 |
Chemicals used in foodProhibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from manufacturing, selling, or distributing any bottle, cup, or reusable food and beverage container that contains phthalates individually or in combination at more than... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2780 2013–14 |
School constructionMakes changes to the formula components of the School Construction Assistance Program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2781 2013–14 |
Cascade rail corridorAuthorizes the department of transportation to enter into agreements with the Oregon state department of transportation and the British Columbia ministry of transportation and infrastructure regarding the development and... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2782 2013–14 |
Personal trans. servicesDirects the Joint Transportation Committee to study the marketing of personal transportation services and provide a report to the Legislature. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2783 2013–14 |
Parking impact mitigationRequires a regional transit authority, when constructing a transportation facility, to consider the potential impacts of that facility on parking availability for residents nearby. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 5844 2013–14 |
Cmty & tech coll. employeesThe legislative intent as expressed in the bill is that collective bargaining units may be composed of either full-time tenured academic employees or part-time non-tenured academic employees to strengthen the direct... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6043 2013–14 |
Resident undergrad tuitionBeginning in the 2015-16 academic year, full-time tuition for resident undergraduate students at four-year and two-year institutions of higher education must not exceed 10 percent of the most current average annual wage... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6162 2013–14 |
Indian tribe-owned propertyEconomic development is recognized as an essential governmental service for purposes of qualifying tribally owned property for an exemption from property tax. Economic development is defined as commercial activities that... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6178 2013–14 |
Medical and rec. marijuanaDOH must develop a Medical Marijuana Verification Program (Program) and issue verification cards to qualifying patients and their designated providers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6282 2013–14 |
Drug offender sentencingA residential DOSA sentence is available if the midpoint of the standard range for the offender's crime is 36 months or less. At a progress hearing or treatment termination hearing, the court may consider revocation of the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6314 2013–14 |
DNA markers databaseDNA samples must be collected from all adults lawfully arrested for a ranked felony offense, excluding drug offenses, or for gross misdemeanor violations of a court order. The gross misdemeanor offenses are violations of... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6336 2013–14 |
Expanded learning oppsELOs are provided by community-based organizations outside the traditional school day, week, or year, using activities that complement classroom-based instruction, which may focus on academic and nonacademic areas. Subject to... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6350 2013–14 |
St. constitution violationsA governmental entity that, under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, deprives any person of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by the state Constitution, is liable to the injured person. All damages... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6365 2013–14 |
Homeless children/educationCommerce, in consultation with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), must administer a two-year pilot program that links homeless children and their families with stable housing located in the homeless... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6370 2013–14 |
Highway worker spouse, childThe four-year institutions of higher education must exempt from the payment of tuition, services, and activities fees, children or surviving spouses of any highway worker who lost their life or became totally disabled in the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6379 2013–14 |
Tax refunds/dept. of revenueDOR must either grant or deny refunds within 90 days except if: the taxpayer or another taxpayer with similar circumstances are litigating the basis of the refund in court; DOR needs additional time to review the refund... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2014 |