Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1804 2015–16 |
Educator professional growthExempts from public inspection and copying the professional growth plans in educator license renewals submitted through the electronic certification system in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1805 2015–16 |
"School day" definitionModifies the definition of school day to add that it includes a minimum of six instructional hours. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1808 2015–16 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesEstablishes the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC) regulatory authority over certain vehicles used to provide transportation to railroad employees. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1809 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1810 2015–16 |
Higher education supportRequires the first one-tenth of one cent of the state portion of the sales and use tax for each dollar on which the tax is applied to be dedicated to and used for funding a public system of higher education within the state. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1811 2015–16 |
Higher ed bonus restrictionsProhibits compensation for the president or any chancellor of the University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, or the regional universities from including bonuses or other incentives that... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1812 2015–16 |
High-achieving HS studentsRequires the Student Achievement Council (Council) to design and implement a program that provides information to high-achieving, low-income high school students to increase applications from these students to public and... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1814 2015–16 |
CPA scholarship programCreates the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Scholarship Program to increase the number of students pursuing the CPA license in Washington. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1815 2015–16 |
Local govt treasuriesModifies provisions relating to a county treasurer's (treasurer) authority to accept electronic payments and charge transaction processing costs, including authorizing treasurers to absorb fees associated with electronic... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1816 2015–16 |
Admin rules review committeeRequires the joint administrative rules review committee to review a rule: (1) Upon receipt of a petition for review signed by at least fifteen members of the legislature; (2) If the rule has an economic impact of ten million... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1818 2015–16 |
WA boundary lines/two statesCreates a legislative task force on state boundaries to determine: (1) The legal and political processes of making boundary line changes necessary to create two new states from the territories of this state, with one state... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1820 2015–16 |
EBT cards/higher ed studentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to request all necessary waivers from applicable federal rules to authorize on-campus food retail establishments located on Washington's public and private... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1821 2015–16 |
For hire, limo, taxi/ind insExempts operators of for-hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs who own or lease the vehicle from mandatory industrial insurance, and allows elective coverage. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1822 2015–16 |
Commute trip reduction tx crExtends the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Tax Credit Program from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2024. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1823 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsExtends the expiration date for food processor tax preferences from 2015 to 2025. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1824 2015–16 |
Long-life smoke detectorsRequires all battery-powered smoke alarms, including combination smoke alarms, sold for installation in residential buildings to contain a nonreplaceable, nonremovable battery capable of powering the alarm for a minimum of 10... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1825 2015–16 |
Resident student/veteransModifies the definition of resident student for veterans of the uniformed services, including spouses and dependents, receiving veterans administration educational benefits to comply with the Veterans Access, Choice, and... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1826 2015–16 |
Recreational fee-for-accessRemoves the $50 maximum fee allowed to be charged for a family Discover Pass and allows for a fee that at least makes up for lost revenue from the sale of individual Discover Passes. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1827 2015–16 |
LEED stds. exem/nonprofitsExempts entities, that have filed under the Washington nonprofit corporation act, from LEED standards for major facility projects funded by the state capital budget. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1828 2015–16 |
Devel disabilities/hiringProvides a business and occupation tax credit to businesses that hire individuals with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1829 2015–16 |
Adverse possession claimsCreates an affirmative defense for the record owner of real property against an adverse possession claim that the person who commenced possession of the property did not have an honest belief that he or she was the rightful... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1831 2015–16 |
Murder of unborn quick childIncludes in the crime of murder in the first degree, when a person: (1) With a premeditated intent to cause the death of an unborn quick child, causes the death of the unborn quick child by intentionally inflicting any injury... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1832 2015–16 |
WA, Ore. boundaries/2 statesCreates a legislative task force on state boundaries to determine: (1) The legal and political processes of making boundary line changes necessary to adjust the state boundary lines of both Washington and Oregon in order to... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1833 2015–16 |
State parks free access daysRemoves the maximum number of days that free access may be offered for state parks and extends free access days beyond state parks to all state recreation sites and lands. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1834 2015–16 |
Higher ed facilities useRequires the student achievement council to adopt statewide facility use policies that require certain facilities at public four-year institutions of higher education to be made available for use rent free five times each per... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |