Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6525 2015–16 |
State building code councilModifies requirements for members serving on the State Building Code Council (Council) who represent a specific industry in the private sector. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6569 2015–16 |
Patient out-of-pocket costsCreates the Task Force on High Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6601 2015–16 |
WA college savings programEstablishes the Washington College Savings Program (WCSP) alongside the Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program, more commonly known as the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, to be administered by the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6606 2015–16 |
Wholesale vehicle dealersRedefines "wholesale vehicle dealer." | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6633 2015–16 |
Marine resources adv councilExtends the Marine Resources Advisory Council's existence from 2017 until 2022. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6657 2015–16 |
Wildfire managementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2346 2015–16 |
Renewable energy promotionExtends the expiration date and per-utility limit for the Public Utility Tax credit that funds annual payments made by utilities to customers under the Renewable Energy Investment Cost Recovery Incentive Program (Cost Recovery... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2453 2015–16 |
State hospital oversightEstablishes the Select Committee on Quality Improvement in State Hospitals (select committee), which receives updates, monitors, and makes recommendations regarding the state hospitals. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2465 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires private insurance and Medicaid to reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs provided at once. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2915 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.Revises notice and service requirements applicable in certain programs administered by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 3009 2015–16 |
Morning foods/instruct. hrsExpands the definition of "instructional hours" to include the period of time during which students are provided access to morning food programs, if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6316 2015–16 |
Disaster area financingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6414 2015–16 |
Hatchery managementThe limitation requiring nonprofit partners to qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code is amended to require qualification under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| SB 6617 2015–16 |
UW altern. contract-awardingThe maximum amount under which the UW is authorized to use its alternative process for awarding contracts is adjusted to account for inflation from the 2015 fiscal year as determined by the Office of Financial Management in... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 1830 2015–16 |
Wrestling special lic platesCreates the Washington State Wrestling special license plate. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2017 2015–16 |
Farmer & rancher lic platesCreates the Washington Farmers and Ranchers special license plate. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2262 2015–16 |
Tennis special licnse platesCreates the Washington tennis special license plate. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2317 2015–16 |
Electric vehicles/NEVsPermits neighborhood and medium-speed electric vehicles on state highways with speed limits of 30 miles per hour or less. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2322 2015–16 |
Rental car cost recovery feeEstablishes that authorization granted to rental car companies to separately itemize vehicle license cost recovery fees, and other fees and charges, applies to rentals of private passenger motor vehicles or cargo vehicles,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2413 2015–16 |
Aircraft registrationRemoves the existing tiered late penalties for a late aircraft registration and replaces the penalties with one penalty of $100 if the aircraft registration is 60 days or more past due. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2516 2015–16 |
Commuter ride-sharing/CTSPsExempts commuter ride-sharing and flexible commuter ride-sharing arrangements from requirements applicable to transportation network companies. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2524 2015–16 |
Trans sup budget 2015-2017Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2598 2015–16 |
Vehicle cargo extensionsAllows the addition of a cargo extension to a motor home or travel trailer by attaching to the frame that meets specific criteria. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2599 2015–16 |
Freight mobility bd. fundingSets a time limit of six years that projects determined to be not ready to proceed by the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) may retain their position on the FMSIB priority project list. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2651 2015–16 |
Vehicle maximum gross weightPlaces the maximum gross weights for vehicles registered using gross vehicle weights in statute where the weights are currently not listed. | JD Rossetti (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |