Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5814 2015–16 |
WA cmty learning ctr programThe Washington Community Learning Centers Program (Program) is refocused to target communities of color, and rural and low-income communities; and to provide smaller after-school programs a greater opportunity to access grant... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5815 2015–16 |
Naturopaths, prescribing byNaturopaths are authorized to prescribe and administer, as necessary in the practice of naturopathy: legend drugs; hydrocodone products contained in schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; and controlled... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5816 2015–16 |
Traffic safety educationA person that is 18 to 24 years of age who is applying for their first Washington State driver's license and that has not completed a course in traffic safety education must complete a Young Driver Risk Prevention Traffic... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5817 2015–16 |
Fish and wildlife governanceChanges the name of the fish and wildlife commission to the fish and wildlife advisory commission. Transfers the duties of the fish and wildlife commission to the department of fish and wildlife. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5818 2015–16 |
Fish and wildlife commissionIn addition to current requirements, the Governor must ensure an equitable balance between: those with specific background, experience, and knowledge relevant to recreational fishing; and those with specific background,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5819 2015–16 |
Local tourism promo. areasEliminates the requirement that certain cities in a county with a population of 1 million or more act jointly for purposes of establishing and operating tourism promotion areas. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5821 2015–16 |
Pharmacy provisionsUpdates current legislative and regulatory laws relating to pharmacy practice. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5822 2015–16 |
Pharmacy provisionsUpdates current legislative and regulatory laws relating to pharmacy practice. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5823 2015–16 |
Guardians ad litemGuardian ad litems must notify each party and court of any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to accepting appointment. Failure to disclose conflicts of interest results in immediate dismissal of the guardian ad... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5825 2015–16 |
High sch science assessmentChanges the certificate of academic achievement requirement by eliminating the high school science assessment requirement. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5827 2015–16 |
Data ctr server equip tax exThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5828 2015–16 |
High capacity trans corridorAddresses the requirements of a county with regard to the establishment of a high capacity transportation corridor area. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5829 2015–16 |
Toxics, remedial actionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5830 2015–16 |
Fuel tax agreements w/tribesRepeals the authority to enter into certain fuel tax agreements with tribes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5831 2015–16 |
Firearms rights restorationWhen a court vacates a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor record of domestic violence, the state may not use the vacated conviction in a later criminal prosecution unless the conviction was for: (1) violating the provisions of a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5832 2015–16 |
Plat approval time limitsTime limitations and location requirements governing the submission and approval of final plats are modified. If a preliminary plat in an area that is not subject to SMA was approved by the local government on or before... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5833 2015–16 |
Assault in third degreeIncludes in the crime of assault in the third degree, assault of a utility worker, or employee of a publicly or privately owned utility company or agency, who is at the time of the act engaged in official duties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5834 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5835 2015–16 |
Earned release timeRequires the department of corrections to recalculate the earned release date for offenders currently serving a term in a facility or institution either operated by the state or used under contract with regard to felony... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5836 2015–16 |
Drug offenses/seriousnessChanges seriousness levels for certain drug offenses. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5837 2015–16 |
School mgmt and performanceBeginning in the 2015-16 school year, school districts with at least 1000 students must implement Lean management and Baldrige performance excellence principles. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5838 2015–16 |
Mutual insurersA domestic mutual insurer may not redomesticate to another state. A domestic mutual insurer may: convert to a domestic stock insurer and distribute ownership equities to policyholders as provided by this title; and as a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5839 2015–16 |
Offenses prior to 18 yrs oldDOC must supervise any offender who is released by the ISRB and who was sentenced to community custody or subject to community custody under the terms of release. DOC may release offenders from confinement when their release... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5840 2015–16 |
Emer medical transportationRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to implement a certified public expenditure program to fund supplemental payments for public ground emergency medical transportation (GEMT) providers. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5841 2015–16 |
Tuition and fees exemptionRequires the public baccalaureate institutions to waive tuition and fees for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |