All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5754 2013–14 |
At-risk youthCreates the Alliance for Student Success in Education and Training (ASSET) Program to increase access to work-integrated learning opportunities, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5760 2013–14 |
Bighorn sheep crop damageAllows the owner of commercial crops to receive compensation for damage caused to the crops by bighorn sheep. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5766 2013–14 |
Ag producers and regulatorsRequires the State Conservation Commission to initiate a state forum that has goals generally aimed at decreasing tensions and improving working relationships between agricultural landowners and the staff at selected... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5776 2013–14 |
Current use programAfter the initial ten years, property owners may withdraw their properties from classification and no longer must provide two years' advance notice of withdrawal. The interest rate on the additional tax is reduced from 12... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5787 2013–14 |
Higher ed facilities authrtyIncreases the membership on the Higher Education Facilities Authority to include the Chair of the Washington Student Achievement Council or the Chair's designee. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5795 2013–14 |
Redistrcting commission/planThe Commission must complete its redistricting by no later than November 15 of the year ending in one. The Commission must cease to exist on May 1 of each year ending in two, unless the Supreme Court extends the Commission's term. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5796 2013–14 |
Emergency power/emissionsA stationary generator or engine with a cumulative brakehorse power rating greater than 2000 for use in vital public services is in compliance without further state requirements if it: meets EPA's emission standards; is fueled... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5811 2013–14 |
Employee wellness programsRequires bargaining over the employer's percentage contribution of each employee's projected health care premium under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5824 2013–14 |
Irrigation distrct financingMakes numerous changes to provisions governing local improvement districts (LIDs) created by irrigation districts, including: (1) specifying that LID bonds do not constitute a general indebtedness against the issuing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5834 2013–14 |
Veteran-owned businessesAllows businesses owned jointly by a veteran and his or her spouse or domestic partner to be certified as a veteran-owned business. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5836 2013–14 |
Water resource decisionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5843 2013–14 |
Tax preferencesRequires that any new tax preference legislation include legislative intent language, metrics, and data to facilitate the review of the preference. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5860 2013–14 |
Attorney generalProvides that the Attorney General (AG) is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of superior court judges against the state or a county with respect to fiscal issues. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5871 2013–14 |
Nonresident sales tax exempThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5873 2013–14 |
Communications servicesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5876 2013–14 |
Medicaid expansionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5883 2013–14 |
Higher education fundingBeginning with fiscal year 2014, public institutions of higher education must receive a baseline level of funding that is equal to the maintenance-level appropriations in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for the 2013-15 biennium... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5895 2013–14 |
Education fundingThe state expenditure limit applies to the state General Fund and three related funds – the Education Legacy Trust Account, the Pension Funding Stabilization Account, and the Washington Opportunities Pathways Account, which is... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5898 2013–14 |
Education fundingThe statutory per-pupil MSOC rates for the 2015-16 school year are set to reflect the fully phased enhancements provided for the 2014-15 school year in the Senate's budget, adjusted for inflation. The pupil transportation... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5901 2013–14 |
Education reformsThe bill has four parts: Part I – provides greater flexibility to schools by removing, suspending, or making subject to funding selected requirements; Part II – identifies targeted enhancements to basic education funding, and... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5903 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceLaws relating to the family leave insurance program are repealed. References to the program's dedicated account in other laws are deleted. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5905 2013–14 |
State employee ins. benefitsThe Legislature establishes the following goals: for school districts and the state to take advantage of the federal Affordable Care Act, including the Washington health benefits exchange, premium tax credits, and subsidies,... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5906 2013–14 |
State recreational lands/DNRAppropriates $1 million to DNR to increase the number of officers protecting the state's natural resources and ensure safe recreation on state lands, in order to stop the need for recreational area closures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5914 2013–14 |
Insurance premium assistanceThe Health Care Authority (HCA) must submit a waiver to implement a targeted Medicaid premium assistance program for: newly enrolling Medicaid expansion adults with incomes above 100 percent of the federal poverty level; and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5916 2013–14 |
Public retirement plansThe local government self-insurance program of the Department of Enterprise Services must provide assistance to a workgroup composed of city, county, and fire district representatives to develop a voluntary local government... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |