All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5431 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5432 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric powerThe definition of load is changed in I-937. When calculating its load, a qualifying utility does not include electricity from a hydroelectric facility located in the Pacific Northwest that it delivered to its retail customers... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5433 2013–14 |
Dental professionalsAttempts to increase access to dental care and disease prevention by introducing an evidence-based mid-level dental provider that is geared towards oral health disparities in the state's communities with the greatest need.... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5435 2013–14 |
Storm water complianceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5436 2013–14 |
Defense & prosec. documentsVictim impact statements are not subject to public disclosure. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5439 2013–14 |
Housing trust fundThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5440 2013–14 |
Public school license platesCreates support public schools special license plates. Creates the safety corps account. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5441 2013–14 |
Storm water controlDOE must give priority funding to activities or projects that are required by NPDES permits when providing financial assistance to local governments for stormwater management, treatment or control. After all requirements for... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5442 2013–14 |
Deferred property taxesProceeds from the sale of property acquired by the county due to property tax foreclosure must first be applied to pay DOR for taxes deferred under the senior and limited-income property tax deferral programs. DOR may charge... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5443 2013–14 |
County assessors officesWhen an assessor is required to send any assessment, notice, or other information to persons by regular mail, the assessor may instead provide the information electronically, if the person entitled to receive the information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5447 2013–14 |
Long-term care insuranceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5448 2013–14 |
Utility purchasesRevises the energy independence act to narrow the requirement that utilities purchase electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5451 2013–14 |
Music education in schoolsRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, subject to funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, to allocate grants for a music does matter program to support music education for young children. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5455 2013–14 |
Tanning devices/UV radiationProhibits persons under eighteen years of age from using an ultraviolet tanning device. Prescribes penalties for tanning facilities that violate the act. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5457 2013–14 |
Small rechargeable batteriesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5460 2013–14 |
Incarcerated parents' rightsDSHS must provide a parent who is unable to participate in a case conference due to incarceration or participation in a residential treatment program an option to participate via teleconference or videoconference. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5461 2013–14 |
Dependency matters/childrenThe court must appoint an attorney for a child in a dependency within: 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship; 72 hours of placing the child in a group-care facility; 72 hours of placing... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5462 2013–14 |
Water right changesA process is established to provide a limited review by DOE that applies to the consolidation of the annual quantities of multiple water rights from the same body of public groundwater if certain conditions are met. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5463 2013–14 |
Water right changesA process is established when an amendment to a groundwater right would move an existing right's annual quantity to another existing right held by the applicant if the following conditions are met: the movement of the point of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5464 2013–14 |
Dental hygienists, assistntsAllows certain dental hygienists and dental assistants to apply topical anesthetic agents under the general supervision of a dentist. Allows certain dental hygienists to perform specified delegated acts on a homebound patient... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5468 2013–14 |
"Tourist" / lodging taxThe definition of tourist is amended. A tourist is defined as a person who travels for business or pleasure either: (1) on a trip away from their place of residence or business and stays overnight in paid accommodations; or... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5469 2013–14 |
Biological product prescripsAddresses prescriptions for biological products and interchangeable biosimilar products. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5470 2013–14 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesThe term sheltered workshop is changed to facility-based vocational services. The Department of Social and Health Services must consider facility-based vocational services as a viable work preparation option for individuals... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5473 2013–14 |
Voting rights act of 2013Establishes the Voting Rights Act (Act), which prohibits at-large and district-based elections from being imposed or applied in a manner that denies a protected class an equal opportunity to elect candidates of its choice; or... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5474 2013–14 |
State employee wellnessHCA is recognized as the agency responsible for employee health across all state agencies and higher education institutions, and identified as the ideal agency to build a broad strategy to support employee health and wellness... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |