Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6082 2015–16 |
Powdered alcohol, banningProhibits the use, purchase, sale, or possession of powdered alcohol. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6083 2015–16 |
Marijuana plantsLegislative findings are made regarding the need to harmonize the medical marijuana system with the recreational system, including bright lines regarding the home production of marijuana for personal use. Individuals, 21 years... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6084 2015–16 |
Accident report surchargeA $6 surcharge is added to the existing collision records fee to replace the general funds used to support JINDEX costs. Surcharge funds are deposited into the State Patrol Highway Account for State Patrol, which is... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6085 2015–16 |
Office furnitureModular electrical systems that are UL-listed and installed, reconfigured, or maintained for use in commercial furniture do not require the services of a licensed electrician. This exemption does not apply to the electrical... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6086 2015–16 |
Hospital certif of need/exemExempts certain hospitals from certificate of need requirements for the addition of new psychiatric beds. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6087 2015–16 |
Minimum hourly wageThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6088 2015–16 |
K-12 education enhancementsLegislative intent is provided to continue making changes to the program of basic education in areas where emerging research and evidence demonstrate that better and more efficient strategies are available to increase student outcomes. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6090 2015–16 |
Wages overpayment/muni corpIncludes a municipal corporation in the definition of "employer" for purposes of the overpayment of wages. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6093 2015–16 |
Intangible property taxationEstablishes the restore school funding through property tax fairness act of 2015. Levies a tax at the rate of one dollar per one hundred dollars of the fair market value of all intangible property owned by an individual... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6094 2015–16 |
Resident undergrad tuitionDeclares an intent to lock tuition rates for students at the public baccalaureate institutions after their initial year of enrollment regardless of whether tuition-setting authority remains with the institutions of higher... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6095 2015–16 |
Higher ed enrollment fundingDeclares that: (1) The policy of the state is to improve the access to, and the quality of, the postsecondary educational system; and (2) The budgetary policy of the state is to provide a level of fiscal commitment to the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6097 2015–16 |
Future teachers c. scholrshpThe Future Teachers program is modified to focus exclusively on increasing the number of early elementary teachers teaching in kindergarten through third grade in Washington. In return for the conditional scholarship or loan... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6098 2015–16 |
Financial feasibilityThe term "feasible financially for the state" means the total general fund and related fund cost of the CBAs does not exceed the amount of available fiscal resources remaining after projected maintenance level as measured... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6099 2015–16 |
Crime victim representativeAt a sentencing hearing, if a crime victim is deceased and has no estate or surviving family or any other representative, a prosecuting attorney may appoint a community based advocate or an investigative law enforcement... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6101 2015–16 |
Health care/cancer researchAddresses cancer research, prevention, and care. Changes the composition of the life sciences discovery fund authority and expands the authority's duties. Establishes an independent expert scientific review and advisory committee. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6102 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxBeginning January 1, 2016, an annual state net CGT is imposed on the sale or other voluntary exchange of capital assets, with some exceptions, by resident individuals during the year. The tax rate is 7 percent. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6103 2015–16 |
Basic education fundingBeginning in calendar year 2018, a school district's actual levy collections will be reduced by the same amount of any new K–12 salary enhancements received after August 31, 2016. However, the school district’s levy rate per... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6104 2015–16 |
Education financingLegislative intent to provide a plan to fully fund basic education as required by the state supreme court's 2014 order is provided. ESHB 2261 is recognized as being part one of a plan for meeting the state's constitutional... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6105 2015–16 |
Aggravated left lane drivingAggravated left lane driving fines are added to the penalty for the traffic infraction of driving continuously in the left lane of a multiline roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6106 2015–16 |
Employee's inventions/rightsAddresses the assignment of employee's rights to inventions. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6107 2015–16 |
Intellec. property/higher edAddresses the assignment of intellectual property rights at institutions of higher education. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6108 2015–16 |
Officials/crim investigationRequires statewide elected officials and candidates for statewide elected office to, by July 31st of each year, certify in a written statement that either: (1) He or she has no actual knowledge of criminal charges pending... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6109 2015–16 |
Basic educ reqs complianceAll Staff. A comparable wage analysis must be conducted every six years by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) with the intent to ensure that K–12 salaries keep pace with the wages of comparable occupations. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6110 2015–16 |
Motor vehicles and dealersAllows a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract with a vehicle dealer to be canceled at the option of the purchaser, if certain conditions are met. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6111 2015–16 |
Intangible property taxationEliminates the intangible property exemption from property taxes and business and occupation taxes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |