Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2745 2015–16 |
Ferry committee appointmentsAllows the legislative authority of King County to make an appointment to the Vashon Island Ferry Advisory Committee if the Vashon/Maury Island Community Council fails to appoint a qualified person within 90 days. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2807 2015–16 |
Heavy haul industr corridorsDesignates a section of State Route 128 and State Route 193 as a heavy-haul corridor. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2815 2015–16 |
Regional transp. plan. orgs.Allows a county or counties with a population greater than 75,000 that also contains a Washington State Ferries terminal to form a regional transportation planning organization. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2872 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & retentionIncreases compensation for Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains by 5 percent effective July 1, 2016. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 2884 2015–16 |
Alt. fuel comm. vehiclesAllows the leasing of alternative fuel commercial vehicles to qualify for a tax credit program. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6200 2015–16 |
WA fish license platesCreates the Washington's fish special license plate collection. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6299 2015–16 |
Transport. drafting errorEstablishes an $18 fee for an enhanced driver's license or identicard between July 15, 2015, and June 30, 2016. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6314 2015–16 |
County road admin. & maint.Allows a board of county commissioners to adjust the appraised value of a vacated county road or right-of-way to reflect the value of the transfer of liability or risk, the increased value to the public in property taxes, the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6358 2015–16 |
Rail fixed guideway systemExpands the reporting requirements to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for various entities operating a rail fixed guideway public transportation system (RFGPTS). | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6363 2015–16 |
Transportation/waterwaysRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to consider and report on the feasibility of providing waterway access for recreational purposes during the design process for state highway projects, other... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6614 2015–16 |
Transportation performanceRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM), in consultation with the Washington State Transportation Commission, to establish objectives and performance measures for the Washington State Department of Transportation... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6682 2015–16 |
Private activity bond alloc.The bond cap allocation for housing is increased to 42 percent and the bond cap for students loans is decreased to 5 percent. In any calendar year for which no allocation for student loan bonds has been granted by February 1... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 23, 2016 |
| SB 6683 2015–16 |
Public funds/recip. depositsAn exception is added to the list of instances when public funds may be deposited outside the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 23, 2016 |
| SB 6680 2015–16 |
Retirement info. disclosureExempts the following from disclosure under the public records act: Certain financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the retirement board of a city that is responsible for the management of an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 16, 2016 |
| SB 6681 2015–16 |
Port issues committeeCreates the joint select committee on Washington's largest ports and requires the committee to develop recommendations that: (1) Consider the political, economic, and security issues facing the largest ports; (2) Promote... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 16, 2016 |
| SB 6678 2015–16 |
Federal license requirementsDriver's Licenses and Identicards. Creates a new driver's license and identicard to meet the REAL ID ACT requirements. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2016 |
| SB 6679 2015–16 |
State-issued identificationRequires the secretary of state to continue to work with the department of licensing to ensure that government-issued identification remains valid and acceptable for purposes of meeting the needs of the relevant divisions and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2016 |
| HB 1000 2015–16 |
DFW land, water rightsProvides the option for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to lease water rights which are appurtenant to parcels of land that are owned or managed by the WDFW for beneficial use and use the revenue for... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1001 2015–16 |
Funding education firstRequires appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, to be passed as separate legislation by both houses of the legislature and delivered to the governor at a... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1005 2015–16 |
Health care info releaseExpands the authority for third-party payors to release health care information to the same extent that health care providers are authorized to disclose health care information. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1006 2015–16 |
Wage violations, damages forProvides that an employer who willfully and intentionally deprives an employee of any part of his or her wages by paying a lower wage than required or who collects a rebate from an employee's wages, is liable in a civil action... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1007 2015–16 |
Traffic safety camerasAllows cities west of the Cascade Mountains with a population greater than 195,000 people to operate an automated traffic safety camera to detect speed violations under certain circumstances. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1008 2015–16 |
Agency data practices auditsAuthorizes the State Auditor to conduct audits of a state or local agency's data management and storage practices. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1009 2015–16 |
Rural amphitheater surchargeAuthorizes counties with a rural amphitheater to levy an emergency medical services surcharge (surcharge) of up to $1 per person admitted to a rural amphitheater per admission, with most of the proceeds directed to public... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |