Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2614 2013–14 |
Training wages/new employeesCreates a training wage certificate to allow an employer to pay a new employee 75 percent of the state minimum wage or the federal minimum wage, whichever amount is higher. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2615 2013–14 |
State need grant renewalRequires all students, except those attending The Evergreen State College, to maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average to remain qualified for the State Need Grant (SNG). | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2619 2013–14 |
State need pay it forwardReplaces the current State Need Grant program with a State Need Pay It Forward program and the current College Bound Scholarship program with a College Bound Pay It Forward program. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2620 2013–14 |
Raw groundwater treatmentDirects the Department of Health to seek to enhance the potable water supply by encouraging treatment of raw groundwater sources where maximum contaminant levels are exceeded. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2622 2013–14 |
Official state fairDesignates the Central Washington State Fair as the official state fair. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2623 2013–14 |
Bill of rights/agency actionEstablishes a bill of rights for citizens, businesses, and project proponents who are subject to state agency action. Requires the office of regulatory assistance to include on its web site, information or links to information... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2625 2013–14 |
Animal disease traceabilityRequires the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop a proposed policy option for achieving an electronic reporting system for intrastate transfers of livestock ownership. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6337 2013–14 |
Education reforms/quality edFinds that the quality education council made seven recommendations in its 2014 report to recommend and inform the ongoing implementation of an evolving program of basic education, recommend the financing necessary to support... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6341 2013–14 |
LEED plus W building stdDES must develop the LEED plus W standard to maximize sustainability and environmental performance of major public facilities. The LEED plus W standard replaces the LEED Silver standard. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6342 2013–14 |
State agency leaf blower useProhibits state agencies from using leaf blowers. Requires the director of the department of enterprise services to ensure the maintenance and care of grounds under the control of state agencies do not include the use of leaf blowers. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6343 2013–14 |
Gen. engineered fin fishProhibits the production of genetically engineered fin fish in state waters. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6344 2013–14 |
Inmate postsecondary edThe Legislature recognizes there is a positive correlation between education opportunities and reduced recidivism and therefore intends to offer appropriate postsecondary opportunities to inmates. DOC is no longer prohibited... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6346 2013–14 |
PEBB benefits accountCreates the public employees' benefits board benefits account and requires money in the account to be used exclusively to purchase, through consolidated contracts, benefits or services for the benefit of subscribers and members. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6347 2013–14 |
PEBB benefits, eligibilityClarifies employee eligibility for benefits from the public employees' benefits board and conforms the eligibility provisions with federal law. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6349 2013–14 |
Eminent domain/condemnationIn any judicial action to condemn blighted areas, a municipality may not condemn any aggregate area of real property unless the municipality: demonstrates that each separate and distinct interest in real property within the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6351 2013–14 |
Military member dependentsAuthorizes an application to be filed with the department of social and health services for dependents of military service members to receive services provided under the home and community-based services programs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6353 2013–14 |
Unif. power of attorney actRepeals chapter 11.94 RCW (power of attorney) and creates the uniform power of attorney act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6354 2013–14 |
Health ben exch/navigatorsNavigators may not request health care information from any person seeking their services. Navigators who receive health care information may not disclose the information and must destroy this information. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6355 2013–14 |
Projects/econ devel & transPrivate development projects that invest in construction materials transportation, development of a renewable resource, or environmental conservation or efficiency may be designated as projects of statewide significance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6357 2013–14 |
Cosmetology, hair design/etcModifies provisions relating to cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring under chapter 18.16 RCW and adds "hair design" to those provisions. Changes the name of the cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6359 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires a health plan, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015, that provides coverage for maternity care or services, to also provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6360 2013–14 |
Mental health prescriptionsThe exemption permitting the disclosure of mental health information to current treating providers is expanded by requiring that all prescriptions provided to a patient be included in the patient's electronic medical record. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6361 2013–14 |
Liquor revolving fundIncreases the distribution percentage of liquor revolving fund revenues to cities and counties. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6363 2013–14 |
Behavioral health ombudsCreates the office of the behavioral health ombuds within the office of the governor to: (1) Promote public awareness and understanding of state-funded behavioral health services; (2) Identify system issues and responses for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| SB 6364 2013–14 |
Sexual assaultThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |