Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1532 2015–16 |
Higher ed budget submissionsIncreases the limit for cost estimates for major capital projects for higher education institutions from $5 million to $10 million. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1534 2015–16 |
Fuel tax/border area useAllows the proceeds of a border area fuel tax to be spent on transportation improvements as defined for the purposes of a transportation benefit district, which encompasses investment in various transportation improvements... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1535 2015–16 |
Firearm dealer deliveriesAuthorizes a firearms dealer to deliver a pistol to a purchaser if the purchaser produces a valid commission card issued by a state law enforcement agency that shows the purchaser is a full-time, commissioned law enforcement... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1536 2015–16 |
Emergency detentionsProvides that, when a person is delivered to a hospital or other facility by law enforcement under the Involuntary Treatment Act, the timelines for examination by a mental health professional and for a designated mental health... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1537 2015–16 |
Liquor control brd officersAuthorizes liquor enforcement officers to enforce the penal laws of the state provided they are doing so while conducting their enforcement duties related to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, or while working in partnership... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1538 2015–16 |
Education employee COLAsRequires an incremental increase to base salary allocations to be provided to school districts for school employees in addition to the required cost-of-living adjustments. Requires each college district to receive an... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1539 2015–16 |
Hardship property tx waiversEnables county treasurers to provide limited waivers of interest and penalties for delinquent property taxes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1540 2015–16 |
Tribal timber harvest exc txAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a timber harvest excise tax agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1542 2015–16 |
PERS, TRS, SERS/earlier agesProvides retirement benefits at an earlier age in plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1543 2015–16 |
1st mortgage int. B&O deduc.Expands the first mortgage interest business and occupation tax deduction by allowing qualifying banks to deduct additional points and loan origination fees. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1544 2015–16 |
Water services procurementExempts first-class cities from complying with certain public works requirements when selecting persons or entities to service and maintain water facilities and collection systems. Requires each municipality to publish, in... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1545 2015–16 |
Public health nurses/medsAllows registered nurses employed by local health departments to dispense drugs or devices for purposes of prevention or treatment of a communicable disease or family planning. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1548 2015–16 |
Write-in candidatesRequires a candidate to receive at least 5 percent of the votes in a primary in order to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1549 2015–16 |
PUD privilege taxModifies the administration of the public utility district privilege tax. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1551 2015–16 |
Unclaimed property lawsThe penalty provisions of the act are restructured. The current 100 percent penalty for willful failure to file a report or provide notice to apparent property owners is replaced with the following penalties: 10 percent for... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1552 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1555 2015–16 |
Applied behavior analysisCreates new credentials for behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, and behavior technicians. Creates the Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee. Requires the secretary of the department of... | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1556 2015–16 |
Adv. college tuition paymentRequires the governing body of the GET program to evaluate whether adding certain minimum limits on the number of tuition units that may be purchased on behalf of any one beneficiary or that may be used in any one year would... | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1557 2015–16 |
Informants and accomplicesAddresses the unreliability of accomplice and criminal informant evidence and testimony to ensure that the jury is fully informed when an accomplice or informant testifies. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1558 2015–16 |
Patronizing a prostituteMakes conveyances subject to seizure and forfeiture when used or are intended to be used in the commission of the crime of patronizing a prostitute. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1560 2015–16 |
Cesar Chavez dayRecognizes March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1561 2015–16 |
Info technology securityAllows for discussions involving the security and vulnerability of information technology systems, plans, and assessments to be held during executive session under the Open Public Meetings Act. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1562 2015–16 |
Allergen info in pub schoolsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to consult with the state Department of Agriculture to develop and disseminate guidance for school districts on how and what allergen information to display. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1563 2015–16 |
State wildlife accountIncreases revenue to the state wildlife account. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |