Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5144 2015–16 |
Robert Bree collaborativeMakes the Robert Bree Collaborative subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5165 2015–16 |
Palliative care coverageRequires carriers to offer optional coverage for home health care and hospice care to non-homebound patients who are seeking the services for palliative care in conjunction with treatment or management of serious or... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5175 2015–16 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5176 2015–16 |
Capitol furnishings pres comMakes changes to the membership and duties of the Capital Furnishings Preservation Committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5238 2015–16 |
Public water systemsModifies the public participation requirements of the Growth Management Act by establishing new notification provisions related to Group A public water systems. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5294 2015–16 |
School library & tech progsChanges the name of School Library Media Programs to School Library Information and Technology Programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5296 2015–16 |
Locksmith servicesProhibits a locksmith business from misrepresenting its geographic location in its business name or in its listing a local telephone number in a directory or on an Internet website. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5337 2015–16 |
Port district per diem ratesReplaces the maximum per diem amount of $25 that may be paid to port district employees and officials for travel and business expenses when travel requires overnight lodging with the United States General Services... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5346 2015–16 |
Personal emer resp servicesRequires personal emergency response service companies, upon request by a first responder during an emergency, to provide the name, address, and any other information necessary for the first responder to contact their subscribers. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5424 2015–16 |
Renewable natural gas/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts (PUD) to produce and utilize renewable natural gas for internal operations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5438 2015–16 |
Bicycle, moped/stop, proceedAllows operators of bicycles and mopeds to stop and proceed through traffic control signals that use vehicle detection devices under certain conditions, if such devices are inoperable due to the size or composition of the... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5504 2015–16 |
Liquor stocking/distributorsPermits 18- to 21-year-old employees of alcoholic beverage distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers to handle alcoholic products on both retail and nonretail premises. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5556 2015–16 |
Irrigation district admin.Modifies notice and summons requirements in provisions governing foreclosures of assessment liens of irrigation districts. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5532 2015–16 |
WA gift of life awardMakes changes to the provisions of the Washington Gift of Life award. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 16, 2015 |
| HB 1559 2015–16 |
Higher ed programs/UW, WSUProvides that Washington State University (WSU) may offer and teach medicine and forestry as major lines of study. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 1, 2015 |
| HB 1610 2015–16 |
Jury serviceReduces the maximum jury term from one month to two weeks in counties with a jury source list of at least 70,000 names. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 1, 2015 |
| SB 5889 2015–16 |
Competency eval. timelinessEstablishes maximum time limits for the provision of competency-related evaluation and restoration services. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2015 |
Mar 12, 2015 |
| SB 5035 2015–16 |
Medal of valorPermits the Medal of Valor to be awarded to a group of residents of the state. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2015 |
Mar 2, 2015 |