Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6492 2015–16 |
Sec of State/corporate docsVarious statutes relating to responsibilities of and documents filed with the Secretary of State are modified. The Secretary of State may accept and file electronic documents and signatures for required corporate and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6493 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6495 2015–16 |
DSHS notification reqs.When there is a finding of child abuse or neglect by DSHS, the subject receives notice by certified mail. If there is an unfounded finding, the subject is notified by regular mail to the person's last known address or by email. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6496 2015–16 |
Conversion vending&med unitsThe exemption from standards for out-of-state conversion vendor and medical units is removed. The requirements for plan approval are modified for conversion vendor units. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6497 2015–16 |
Truancy reductionEnacts the Keeping Kids in School Act, which makes a variety of changes and additions to practices and requirements related to school attendance and truancy. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6499 2015–16 |
Child support/electronicRequires an employer or other business that has received an income withholding order from the department of social and health services requiring payment to the Washington state support registry to remit payments through... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6500 2015–16 |
Aquatic lands managementModifies DNR's Authority to Grant Easements or Other Rights to Aquatic Lands. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6501 2015–16 |
Vehicle cargo extensionsThe definition of "trailer" is modified to exempt a cargo extension that connects to the left and right side of a recreational vehicle frame, becomes part of the frame, does not pivot on a hitch, and has an axle with two... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6502 2015–16 |
Forest fire preventionThe Legislature's findings regarding wildfires is amended to include the following: fighting forest land wildfires is an extraordinarily complex and difficult task involving numerous quickly changing conditions and the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6503 2015–16 |
Incentivized evidenceNew definitions are added to chapter 10.58 RCW: "Benefit" means any deal, payment, promise, leniency, inducement, or other advantage offered by the state to an informant in exchange for his or her testimony. "Informant" means... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6504 2015–16 |
Budget stabilization appropsMoneys are appropriated from the Budget Stabilization Account for fiscal year 2016 to pay for the fire suppression costs of the following state agencies: Department of Natural Resources, $150,169,000; Department of Fish and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6505 2015–16 |
Corps. & money in politicsEstablishes the government of, by, and for the people act. Declares that the legislature supports amending the United States Constitution to eliminate the undue influence of concentrated money and political power on elections... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6506 2015–16 |
Rail transport. task forceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6507 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureAddresses exposures to pesticides and notifications of pesticide applications. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6508 2015–16 |
Public works assist. loansIn any fiscal year during which no new loans from the Public Works Assistance Account are authorized by the Legislature, local governments owing repayment amounts during that fiscal year may choose not to remit those payments,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6509 2015–16 |
Viaduct project contingencyProhibits the department of transportation from tearing down the state route number 99 Alaskan Way viaduct structure. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6510 2015–16 |
Smoke management planBy December 31, 2017, DNR must update the smoke management plan as follows: Consult with Ecology, other relevant state and federal agencies, and public and private landowners engaged in silvicultural forest burning. Increase... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6511 2015–16 |
Wildfire preventionDNR must identify public and private lands that could threaten vulnerable communities in case of wildfire and: by June 30, 2016: treat all state lands that can be treated by prescribed fire or other simple method; and by... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6512 2015–16 |
State need grant/STEM degreeBeginning in the 2016-17 academic year, at least 25 percent of SNG funding is required to fund awards for students pursuing degrees in STEM subjects. The Office of Financial Assistance is required to report annually on the... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6514 2015–16 |
County commissioner electionAddresses the elections of county commissioners. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6515 2015–16 |
Firearms/hunting educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, to develop a program of instruction for firearms safety and hunter education for students in grades nine through... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6516 2015–16 |
Month of the kindergartenerDeclares the month of September as the month of the kindergartener. Encourages elementary schools to determine a method to celebrate new kindergarteners as they begin their life in education. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6517 2015–16 |
Gender representationThe membership of each board and commission in which the Governor possesses appointment power and each board of trustees of a higher education institution must be at least one-third female and one-third male by January 1, 2022. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6518 2015–16 |
Create department of housingThe Department of Housing (Department) is created. The mission of the Department is to ensure affordable housing for all economic segments and to end homelessness for every citizen. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |