Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5156 2015–16 |
Elevators, etc./real estateRequires a seller in certain residential real property transactions to disclose defects in any elevators, incline elevators, stairway chair lifts, and wheelchair lifts. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5210 2015–16 |
Life annuity benefit/WSPRSPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the WSPRS retirement fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5249 2015–16 |
Local revital. finan. proj'sEliminates the requirement that a city or county issue bonds for certain Local Revitalization Financing program demonstration projects. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5300 2015–16 |
Credit union enforcement/DFIAmends provisions regarding the corporate governance of credit unions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5302 2015–16 |
TrustsAmends trust laws to modify standards for the delegation of a trustee's powers and duties and standards for the investment of trust funds. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5466 2015–16 |
PEBB benefits eligibilityPermits the Health Care Authority (HCA) to direct agencies participating in the Public Employees' Benefits Board (PEBB) programs to make initial determinations of eligibility. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5486 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5488 2015–16 |
Applied behavior analysisCreates three new professions: licensed behavior analysts, licensed assistant behavior analysts, and certified behavior technicians. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5577 2015–16 |
Pharmaceutical wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to evaluate pharmaceutical waste management policies and encourages the Department to use enforcement discretion until the work group... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5606 2015–16 |
Dental professionalsAllows dental hygienists and dental assistants to take impressions. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5638 2015–16 |
State need grant eligibilityModifies the requirements of the State Need Grant program to make the grant available to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution of higher education for at least three quarter credits, or the... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5717 2015–16 |
Insurer holding company actAmends the statutory framework that governs insurance holding companies. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5757 2015–16 |
Credit union governanceMakes various changes to provisions governing credit union boards of directors, supervisory committees, dividends, and investments. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5793 2015–16 |
Child support creditProvides that Veteran's Administration benefits apportioned on behalf of a child of the veteran must be treated as if the benefits are paid toward satisfaction of the veteran's child support obligation. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5803 2015–16 |
3rd grade English assessmentMakes timing and other changes to the process for addressing third grade students reading below grade level. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5805 2015–16 |
Conflict resolution/schoolsIncludes statewide dispute resolution organizations in the organizations that develop volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5974 2015–16 |
Disabled vets sup coverageRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review and report on barriers to attracting insurance policies supplemental to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5999 2015–16 |
Caseload forecast councilRequires the Caseload Forecast Council (CFC) to forecast the populations of children eligible for and served by the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1145 2015–16 |
Cnty legislative authoritiesAuthorizes two or more county legislative authorities to hold joint regular or special meetings in a participating county if the agenda item or items relate to actions or considerations of mutual interest or concern to the... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1168 2015–16 |
Retiree return-to-work/PERSRestores provisions allowing retirees of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who return to work in positions covered by other Department of Retirement Systems-administered plans to receive benefits for the first 867... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1179 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntExcludes the production of cider from the commodity assessment that applies to vinifera wine grape growers and producers, which funds the advertising of Washington wines through the Washington Wine Commission. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1184 2015–16 |
UW health sci library accessAdds marriage and family therapist associates and independent clinical social worker associates to the list of health professionals who have access to the Health Evidence Resource of Washington State provided by the University... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1194 2015–16 |
Death benefits/LEOFF, WSPRSProvides that surviving spouses of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) and Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) whose industrial insurance benefits have terminated... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1639 2015–16 |
Govt surveillance technologyProhibits state agencies from procuring an extraordinary sensing device (ESD) without an appropriation by the Legislature and prohibits a local agency from procuring an ESD without explicit approval of its governing body. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 24, 2015 |