Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5755 2013–14 |
Sci, tech, engineering, mathDefines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Literacy. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5794 2013–14 |
Alternative learning coursesDefines Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) by type of course rather than by type of program. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5971 2013–14 |
Cyber attack or emergencyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6018 2013–14 |
Code enforcement officialsA code official apprenticeship and training account is created in the state treasury. A fee of $2 must be paid on each city or county building permit. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6084 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... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6544 2013–14 |
Mineral prospecting & miningRequires the fish and wildlife commission to establish and maintain an advisory committee to represent the interests of mineral prospectors and miners to the commission and the department of fish and wildlife on matters... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6547 2013–14 |
Spirits sales tax reductionReduces taxes on the sale of spirits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6548 2013–14 |
Government contractingEstablishes the taxpayer protection act. Requires state agencies to conduct a comprehensive impact statement before issuing a request for a proposal to contract out to purchase services from a private sector entity or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 1029 2013–14 |
Private road maintenanceAllocates responsibility, in the absence of a maintenance agreement, for maintaining an easement to a private road for ingress and egress. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1269 2013–14 |
Diking district electionsAmends voting provisions for diking and related districts by modifying the definition of "qualified voter of a special district." | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1285 2013–14 |
Dependency matters/childrenRequires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and provides that the state will pay one-half of the costs if certain... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1529 2013–14 |
Tenant screening informationProhibits a tenant screening service provider from disclosing : | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2120 2013–14 |
Real property damage actionsProvides that any action for damage to real property resulting from construction, alteration, or repair on adjacent property must be commenced within the earlier of three years after the property owner first discovered or... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2337 2013–14 |
Social & healthcare servicesEstablishes the Washington Social Investment Steering Committee with 14 members. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2387 2013–14 |
Official state oysterDesignates the Ostrea lurida as the official oyster of the state of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2484 2013–14 |
Drug offender sentencingChanges and expands the eligibility requirements for participation in a residential chemical dependency treatment alternative program (residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2668 2013–14 |
WA national guard/insuranceEntitles enlisted National Guard members to receive payments for the monthly premiums for health and dental plans provided through the federal military health program. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2757 2013–14 |
Vehicle pricingAddresses the disclosure of a documentary service fee when a motor vehicle dealer exclusively offers negotiation-free vehicle pricing. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2758 2013–14 |
Ferry system advisory boardRequires the creation of a ferries advisory board which will provide guidance regarding the operation of the Washington state ferry system. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6039 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyBeginning July 1, 2014, DFW may charge a registration fee of up to $20 for a hunter education training course and up to $10 for a duplicate hunter education certificate. The fees must be collected consistent with federal... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6281 2013–14 |
Hunter education programA hunter education instructor may, at the instructor's discretion, require a student under the age of 18 to participate in live-fire training. An exception to the live-fire training is allowed if the student provides proof of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6525 2013–14 |
Prevailing wage exemptionExempts from prevailing wage laws, any portion of work on a public works project that is performed or funded by a nonprofit organization. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6526 2013–14 |
Workers' compensationRecognizes the importance of compensating an injured worker permanently and totally disabled from an industrial injury or occupational disease. However, a permanent and total disability award should not be a replacement for... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |