Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6112 2015–16 |
Recreational fishingLowers the costs of personal use saltwater, freshwater, combination, and temporary fishing licenses. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6113 2015–16 |
Coll bound sch, st need grntAligns eligibility for the college bound scholarship program with the state need grant program. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6114 2015–16 |
Fiscal reformEstablishes a state income tax. Reduces the state sales tax. Eliminates the state property tax. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6115 2015–16 |
Water, sewerage businessesThe maximum city utility tax rate on a water distribution business, a water sewerage business, or a water and sewerage system business (water utilities) is 6 percent. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6116 2015–16 |
Edu employees during strikeFunds appropriated for teacher compensation, including salary and fringe benefits, cannot be expended during the time an employee engages in a strike or work stoppage. School districts may require a signed statement from a... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6118 2015–16 |
Criminally insane/facilitiesProvides a June 30, 2015, effective date for House Bill No. 1599 relating to secure facilities for the criminally insane. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6119 2015–16 |
Private railroad crossingsAddresses cost allocation for upgrades to private railroad crossings. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6121 2015–16 |
Carbon pollution market progEstablishes the carbon pollution accountability act. Requires the department of ecology to implement a carbon pollution market program for emissions from covered entities by creating and distributing allowances that are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6122 2015–16 |
Statewide student assessmntsReduces the number of state required assessments to only those assessments required to meet federal mandates. Eliminates the use of the statewide assessments as a requirement for high school graduation. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6123 2015–16 |
Retirement service creditA PERS Plan 2 member who is a state elected official shall not receive service credit for an authorized leave of absence that is provided after the member has been charged with a felony offense, unless the felony charges are... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6124 2015–16 |
Pilotage commissioners boardJLARC is required to conduct an audit of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners to examine whether the Board is complying with current statutory requirements and provide a report to the Legislature by December 31, 2016. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6125 2015–16 |
Emergency drought responseFourteen million dollars of the general fund is appropriated to the SDPA in Fiscal Year 2016. Those funds are appropriated from the SDPA, along with $4 million in bonds, to the DOE for emergency drought response If drought... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6126 2015–16 |
Collective bargainingThe provision exempting collective bargaining sessions with unions involving contract negotiations from the OPMA is removed. Language is added to all the collective bargaining chapters, requiring collective bargaining sessions... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6127 2015–16 |
Elected officials' salariesAny state elected official may voluntarily reduce his or her salary. The elected official may also direct that the amount of the salary reduction be contributed to a charitable organization that is registered with the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6128 2015–16 |
Electronic product recyclingChanges the composition of the board of directors of the Washington materials management and financing authority. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6129 2015–16 |
District-based electionsCounties that have not adopted home rule charters may establish a district-based system for electing commissioners, either by ordinance or county initiative, if initiatives are authorized. Cities and Towns. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6130 2015–16 |
Basic education obligationSpecifies that the legislative definition of basic education includes statewide salary allocations that are competitive and market based. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6131 2015–16 |
Safer chemicalsBeginning January 1, 2016, and every two years thereafter, the DOE, in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), must select up to two chemicals for development of a CAP. The chemicals must be selected from DOE's rules... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6132 2015–16 |
Electr generation facil T.O.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6133 2015–16 |
Employee/sheltered workshopsThe definition of employee is amended to “not" include individuals whose earning capacity is impaired by physical or mental disabilities engaged in activities with a sheltered workshop or non-profit organization that has been... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6135 2015–16 |
Binge eating disorderAllows a practitioner to prescribe, order, dispense, administer, supply, or give certain amphetamines or nonnarcotic stimulants to a person for the treatment of binge eating disorder. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6136 2015–16 |
Marijuana market reformsAddresses comprehensive marijuana market reforms relating to: (1) Marijuana excise tax, exemptions, and distribution of revenues; (2) Marijuana business--Buffers and licensee residency; (3) Consumption of marijuana in a public... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6137 2015–16 |
Legislator campaign contribsProhibits legislators from fund-raising for a certain period of time if the legislature fails to adopt a biennial operating, capital, or transportation budget during the regular session. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6139 2015–16 |
Initiative & referendum sigsThe Secretary of State is directed to consult with the CIO to develop standards, procedures, and policies allowing for electronic signatures on initiative and referendum petitions. Electronic signatures collected on... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6140 2015–16 |
Discover pass/rental car etcAuthorizes a person to use a previously purchased discover pass with a rental car or shared car. Requires the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |