Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6620 2015–16 |
School safetyRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to complete an evaluation of how Washington and other states have addressed the funding of school safety and security programs, and to submit a report to the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1022 2015–16 |
Bail bond agreementsCreates a presumption of unprofessional conduct by a bail bond agent where the agent enters into a contract, including a general power of attorney, that gives the agent full authority over a person's finances, assets, and... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1111 2015–16 |
Court transcriptsProvides that certified court reporters and authorized transcriptionists (in addition to official court reporters) may make official transcripts of testimony and other court proceedings, and states that official reports... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1130 2015–16 |
Water power license feesExtends a fee paid by water power development facilities that are licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from the year 2017 to the year 2023. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1213 2015–16 |
County veterans assist. fundModifies the definitions of "veteran" and "family" for the purposes of the Veterans' Assistance Fund. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1345 2015–16 |
Professional learningDefines "professional learning" as a comprehensive, sustained, job-embedded, and collaborative approach to improving teachers' and principals' effectiveness in raising student achievement. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1351 2015–16 |
Nat. guard/hunting licenseRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue three types of recreational hunting licenses to resident members of the Washington State Guard and National Guard at no charge. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1408 2015–16 |
Family engagemnt coordinatorRequires the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) to work with the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) to recommend to the Legislature a definition for the term that is variously... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1409 2015–16 |
Vessel owner info disclosureEstablishes that vessel record information is treated in the same way as motor vehicle record information for purposes of vessel information disclosure. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1553 2015–16 |
Opportunity restorationCreates a process by which a person with a criminal record can be granted a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1578 2015–16 |
Customer satisfaction bnfitsPermits an insurer to include in an insurance contract provisions regarding benefits for an insured that are based upon customer satisfaction. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1752 2015–16 |
Chief examinersModifies the requirement that chief examiners of civil service commissions for county sheriffs' offices be residents of the county to allow residents of adjacent counties to serve as well. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1858 2015–16 |
Cty auditors & sec of stateProhibits the name of the Secretary of State to appear in the state voters' pamphlet in his or her official capacity in the same year that he or she is a candidate for office. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1918 2015–16 |
ORV's, etc., & their driversAdds sponsoring organization to the list of entities where a volunteer emergency worker would be protected from liability for civil damages. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2023 2015–16 |
School employee contractsProvides that if the omnibus appropriations act has not passed the Legislature by the end of the regular legislative session, school districts have until June 15 to send contract nonrenewal notices to certificated employees... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2274 2015–16 |
Vehicle reports of saleSpecifies that a report of sale is not proof of a completed vehicle transfer for the purpose of collection of expenses where there is no evidence indicating the buyer knew of or was a party to the acceptance of the vehicle transfer. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2280 2015–16 |
Felony DUI as class B felonyIncreases a felony level Driving Under the Influence offense from a class C felony to a class B felony offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2309 2015–16 |
Water pollution loans/termModifies the maximum term for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans to be the lesser of 30 years or the useful life of the project. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2326 2015–16 |
Independent review orgs.Transfers regulatory authority over independent review organizations to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2332 2015–16 |
Health care provider comp.Removes the expiration date on provisions requiring carriers to file provider contracts and compensation agreements with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2335 2015–16 |
Health provider credentialsRequires health care providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database and requires health carriers to accept and manage credentialing application from the same database. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2350 2015–16 |
Medical assistants/Rx admin.Specifies that a medical assistant's ability to "administer" medication means both the retrieval and application of medication. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2356 2015–16 |
Employee personal vehiclesExempts certain employee vehicle mileage and repair reimbursement plans from regulation as insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2371 2015–16 |
Court use of JIS systemProvides that the requirement for a court to file a copy of any relied-upon document in the case file after consulting the Judicial Information System or a related database applies only if a party requests that the document is... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2384 2015–16 |
Mobile telecom. providersChanges the definition of a mobile service provider exempted from liability under the criminal statute prohibiting disclosure of intimate images. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |