Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6138 2015–16 |
Tax pref elim and complianceEliminates the preferential Business and Occupation tax rate (B&O) of 0.484 percent for royalty income. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2015 |
| HB 1115 2015–16 |
Capital budget 2015, 2015-17Authorizes $3.77 billion in new capital projects for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium, of which $2.16 billion are financed with state general obligation bonds. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1157 2015–16 |
Quick title service feesChanges the fee distribution if the quick title is for a vehicle and is processed by a subagent from $25 being distributed to the county auditor to $12.50 being distributed to the county auditor and $12.50 being retained by... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1274 2015–16 |
Nursing home payment ratesRepeals current nursing facility payment statute, effective June 30, 2016. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1276 2015–16 |
Impaired drivingRequires the court to order specific Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on all motor vehicles operated by the person, agree (by signing a sworn statement) not to operate... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2136 2015–16 |
Marijuana market reformsIncludes intent language and a tax preference performance statement for the sales and use tax exemption for qualifying patients and designated providers. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2151 2015–16 |
Hospital safety netMoves the expiration of the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) program from July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2019. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 2286 2015–16 |
Budget stabilization accountTransfers into the State General Fund amounts deposited in the Budget Stabilization Account in the 2013-15 and 2017-19 fiscal biennia that are attributable to extraordinary revenue growth. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 5315 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, OFM, DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 6052 2015–16 |
Operating bdgt 2015, 2015-17Biennial appropriations for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| HB 1299 2015–16 |
Trans budgt 2013-15, 2015-17Making biennial transportation appropriations for 2015-17 biennium. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2015 |
| HB 1021 2015–16 |
Silver alert systemRequires the Washington State Patrol's Endangered Missing Person Advisory alert system to include a Silver Alert to assist in the recovery of a missing endangered person age 60 or older. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| HB 1813 2015–16 |
Computer science educationRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt computer science learning standards. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| HB 1859 2015–16 |
RCW statutes/inactive, etc.Amends, recodifies, decodifies, or repeals statutes related to state capital construction funds, accounts, and bond authorizations that are inactive, obsolete, or no longer necessary for continued publication in the Revised... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5015 2015–16 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the expiration date for the dairy inspection program assessment from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2020. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5079 2015–16 |
Child abuse/military parentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to forward reports of physical or sexual abuse of a child to military law enforcement if appropriate. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5177 2015–16 |
Forensic mental hlth srvicesEncourages the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to develop alternative locations for competency restoration services for persons who do not need inpatient hospitalization, and allows restoration services in a... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5317 2015–16 |
Autism & developmntal delaysRequires that medical assistance programs cover universal screening and provider payments for autism and developmental delays, as recommended by the Bright Futures Guidelines and to the extent funds are available. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5761 2015–16 |
Industrial/manu. facilitiesAllows a 10-year property tax exemption on the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities that create family living wage jobs in certain areas. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| HB 1059 2015–16 |
Sexually violent predatorsExcludes evidence from an expert on a committed sexually violent predator's (SVP) behalf if the committed SVP does not participate in the Department of Social and Health Services' most recent annual review interview and evaluation. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1281 2015–16 |
Sexual exploitation of minorAssesses a fine of $1,000 for each depiction or image of visual or printed matter that constitutes a separate conviction for Possession of Depictions of a Minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1575 2015–16 |
Contract retainage bondsClarifies that all contract retainage bonds must comply with statute. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1586 2015–16 |
Royal Slope railroadDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation to transfer certain railroad right-of-way to the Port of Royal Slope. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1844 2015–16 |
Ferry vessel & terminal workIncreases the dollar threshold for work that may be performed on ferry vessels and terminals by state forces. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1879 2015–16 |
Foster children health careDirects the Health Care Authority to seek proposals to establish an integrated managed health and behavioral health plan for foster children enrolled in Medicaid. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |