Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1392 2015–16 |
Rec and conserv. funding brdAuthorizes the Recreation and Conservation Office to retain a portion of the funds appropriated for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants for administrative costs, not to exceed (1) the administrative cost... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1527 2015–16 |
Pesticide licenseesRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to waive licensing recertification requirements under the Washington Pesticide Control Act (Act) if a licensee demonstrates that the licensee is meeting comparable... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1619 2015–16 |
Environmental handling chrgsProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for revenue generated from the sale of products subject to an environmental handling charge. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1807 2015–16 |
Small business spirits salesProhibits the Liquor Control Board (LCB) from assessing a monetary penalty exceeding 1 percent of the balance due against a licensee that fails to timely pay the license issuance fee. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1989 2015–16 |
Water storage asset mgmtGrants municipalities the authority to enter into contracts for asset management service of their water storage assets. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 2093 2015–16 |
Wildland fire suppressionRequires the Commissioner of Public Lands (Commissioner) to appoint a wildland fire liaison who generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the public during fire suppression activities of the Department... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5030 2015–16 |
Limited liability companiesAdopts numerous revisions to the Washington Limited Liability Company Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5100 2015–16 |
Rental cars/traffic infrac'sRemoves an exception prohibiting certain infraction information from being reported to the Department of Licensing for rental cars. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5158 2015–16 |
Call location info/emergencyRequires wireless telecommunications providers to provide the location and call information of a telecommunications device when requested by a law enforcement agency responding to a call for emergency services or in an... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5166 2015–16 |
Forage fish managementCommissions two studies regarding the populations in Puget Sound of smelt and other forage fish. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5280 2015–16 |
Beer, cider/grocery storesAuthorizes the Liquor Control Board to issue an endorsement to specified grocery store licensees, allowing the sale of beer and cider in a sanitary container brought to the premises by the purchaser, or provided by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5292 2015–16 |
Powdered alcoholProhibits the possession, use, and sale of powdered alcohol except for certain purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5353 2015–16 |
Distillery spirits marketingPermits distilleries and craft distilleries to apply for an endorsement to sell spirits by the bottle at approved farmers markets. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5596 2015–16 |
Wine manufacturer sp. permitAuthorizes the Liquor Control Board to issue a special permit to a wine manufacturer, allowing such manufacturer to conduct an invitation-only wine tasting and sales event at a specified location on a specified date. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5603 2015–16 |
Cottage food operationsIncreases the gross income limit for cottage food operations from $15,000 to $25,000. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5733 2015–16 |
Livestock transactionsAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules creating an alternative cattle transaction reporting system in which licensees may electronically report transactions involving unbranded dairy... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1088 2015–16 |
Flood contr zone supervisorsIncreases the maximum amounts that elected flood control zone district supervisors (supervisors) may receive in compensation for attending official meetings and performing official services and duties from $70 to $114 per day,... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1183 2015–16 |
Radiology benefit managersRequires radiology benefit managers owned by a carrier to register with the Department of Revenue. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1283 2015–16 |
Debt adjusting/nonprofit orgPermits nonprofit debt adjusters regulated by the Debt Adjusting Act to receive contributions from creditors of their clients. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1422 2015–16 |
Floral product businessesProhibits floral businesses from misrepresenting the location of their business in a listing or advertisement unless the actual location is identified. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1550 2015–16 |
Recreation services etc. taxClarifies the taxation of amusement, recreation, and physical fitness services. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1940 2015–16 |
Flood control zone districtsAllows flood control zone districts located in a county with a population of 775,000 or more to continue to protect a portion of their levy capacity from general prorationing requirements until January 1, 2023. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 170, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 2055 2015–16 |
Ballot measure statementsRequires that committees preparing arguments on ballot measures for voter pamphlets have access to the Attorney General's explanatory statement and fiscal impact statement. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 171, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| SB 5048 2015–16 |
Water-sewer districtsMakes resolutions and ordinances adopted by city legislative bodies to assume jurisdiction of all or part of a water-sewer district (district) subject to referendum by the voters in the area subject to the assumption. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| SB 5203 2015–16 |
Job order contractingAdds the Department of Enterprise Services and cities with populations of more than 400,000, to entities that may award a job order contract amount up to $6 million. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |