Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2756 2013–14 |
Ferry system/accidents, etc.Requires the department of transportation to develop a proposal of comprehensive accident and incident investigation procedures in the state ferry system to submit to the governor and the transportation committees of the... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6132 2013–14 |
Senior property tax programsAllows medicare and medigap supplemental insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6175 2013–14 |
Tax appeal processQualifications for persons appointed to the Board are modified to include requiring substantial experience making the record in a tax case suitable for judicial review. The Governor is granted authority to appoint additional... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6520 2013–14 |
Early learning advisory cnclChanges the composition of the early learning advisory council. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6521 2013–14 |
Property assessment appealsTo offset processing costs, a county legislative authority may require that an appeal petition to a county board of equalization challenging valuation of commercial property be accompanied by a reasonable filing fee.... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 1048 2013–14 |
Higher education governanceEliminates the Joint Higher Education Committee. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 2745 2013–14 |
Used oil recyclingRequires the department of ecology to: (1) Prepare best management practices for preventing and managing polychlorinated biphenyl contamination at public used oil collection sites; and (2) Provide grants to local governments... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 2747 2013–14 |
Forest & fish program fundsTransfers proceeds from the state forest harvest excise tax to a dedicated account to streamline forest and fish agreement-related programs providing funding with accountability. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 2749 2013–14 |
Fees assessed by dept. of agCreates, increases, or extends a number of Department of Agriculture fees related to dairy processing and food processing. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 2750 2013–14 |
Write-in candidate's nameProvides a procedure in which a write-in candidate's name may be printed on the general election ballot. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6171 2013–14 |
Passenger-only ferry distrctThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6500 2013–14 |
Coal transition powerRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource," for purposes of the energy independence act, to include coal transition power. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6502 2013–14 |
GuardianshipA guardian may not inherit or acquire any property interest or receive any benefit from any ward of that guardian if the guardian has either been convicted of theft or found to have committed financial exploitation. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6503 2013–14 |
Traffic safety educationDOL may establish a pilot project that would allow up to 1000 students to meet the traffic safety education requirements online. At least 40 percent of the students must live east of the Cascade mountains. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6504 2013–14 |
Pedestrians along roadwaysChanges the requirement of a pedestrian to move clear of a roadway upon meeting an oncoming vehicle when a sidewalk is not provided. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6506 2013–14 |
Employees of state hospitalsAddresses collective bargaining and binding interest arbitration for employees working for Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6508 2013–14 |
Private landowners/accessSCC must conduct outreach to private landowners in an attempt to establish a voluntary network of private lands available for recreational activities, including hunting and fishing. If SCC determines that enough landowners... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6510 2013–14 |
Health care/volunteersAuthorizes certain persons licensed as health care professionals in another state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia to practice in this state on a limited voluntary basis. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 1161 2013–14 |
Liquor sales for resaleExempts all spirits retail licensees from the payment of the 17 percent license issuance fee for sales of spirits to bars and restaurants. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2487 2013–14 |
State patrol officer salaryRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2729 2013–14 |
Small public utilities/taxIncreases the annual filing threshold and small business exemption for public utility taxes from $24,000 to $36,000. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2730 2013–14 |
Autopsies/long-term careRequires long-term care facilities to disclose to potential residents and their legal representatives that, in the event of the death of the resident, an autopsy or postmortem may be authorized by a family member, guardian, or... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2731 2013–14 |
Industrial insurance auditsProvides restrictions on the department of labor and industries' authority to audit any employer for compliance with industrial insurance provisions. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |