Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2517 2015–16 |
Dental office supportAddresses dental office support services. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2518 2015–16 |
Intergenerational povertyEstablishes the Intergenerational Poverty Reduction Commission (Commission) to develop two-generation strategies to reduce intergenerational poverty and welfare dependence in Washington, and establishes the Intergenerational... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2522 2015–16 |
Minors/marijuana retailersMakes it a gross misdemeanor for a licensed marijuana retailer to serve or allow any person under 21 years of age to enter or remain in any area of a retail outlet licensed by the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB). | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2523 2015–16 |
Leasehold excise tax creditAllows a five-year leasehold excise tax credit for certain properties owned by a state university where the leasehold excise tax exceeds the property tax that would be due if the property was privately owned. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2525 2015–16 |
Transition of coal unitsEstablishes the Washington state eligible coal unit risk mitigation act. Authorizes an electrical company to file a petition with the utilities and transportation commission for approval of an eligible coal unit risk mitigation plan. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2526 2015–16 |
State resident qualificationThe amount of time a person must permanently reside in the state to qualify for resident hunting and fishing license fees is changed from 90 days to 30 days. WDFW may not refund or adjust the price of licenses purchased prior... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2527 2015–16 |
On-site sewage systemsProvides the authority for the Department of Health (DOH) to capitalize and administer a low-interest loan program to assist homeowners with the repair and replacement of on-site sewage systems. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2528 2015–16 |
Economic dev. committeesEstablishes the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Economic Development, Trade Policy, and International Relations by consolidating the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations and the... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2529 2015–16 |
Recreational pass penaltiesAddresses the disposition of monetary penalties for natural resource infractions. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2531 2015–16 |
Dentistry practice officesAddresses the ownership, maintenance, and operation of an office within the practice of dentistry. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2532 2015–16 |
Access to library servicesRequires the Department of Commerce to conduct a study on library access in Washington and the costs of expanding library access. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2533 2015–16 |
Child sex exploit./feesAssesses a fee of $1,000 for each conviction of Dealing in Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct and Sending or Bringing into the State Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2534 2015–16 |
Veterans/care & support srv.The DVA must select a county VAP or community partner to administer a community care and supportive services pilot program in one county. The DVA must select the county VAP or community partner by January 1, 2017. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2535 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsIndexes to inflation the income thresholds for three programs: the senior citizen property tax exemption, senior citizen property tax deferral, and widows and widowers of veterans property tax assistance, beginning in calendar... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2536 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsProvides partial relief from excess levies for persons otherwise eligible for the senior citizen property tax exemption program, except for the income qualification. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2537 2015–16 |
State spending prgs. reviewRequires new statutory state spending programs to include an expiration date that is no more than ten years from the effective date of the spending program. Requires a bill that enacts a new statutory state spending program to... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2538 2015–16 |
Indust & manuf constructionModifies a property tax exemption for the value of new construction of industrial and manufacturing industries in targeted areas. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2542 2015–16 |
WA motion picture industryExtends the expiration date for business and occupation tax credits that may be earned for contributions made to the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2543 2015–16 |
Civil service qualificationsProvides that city police and fire department and county sheriff civil service applicants may be lawful permanent residents as an alternative to United States citizens. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2544 2015–16 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a county or city to apply a local property tax exemption for multifamily properties that provide a percentage of affordable housing to very low income families. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2546 2015–16 |
UW regents faculty rep.Requires that one of the University of Washington (UW) Board of Regents be the immediate past chair of the UW Faculty Senate. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2547 2015–16 |
Synthetic turf materialsRequires a demonstration of the safety of synthetic turf that contains used tire material prior to turf installation or replacement at a recreational facility. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2548 2015–16 |
Labor & industries appealsModifies provisions regarding department of labor and industries appeals. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2549 2015–16 |
Permitting of conveyancesProvides that rules adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries on or after January 1, 2013, regarding minimum standards for conveyances apply to existing conveyances no earlier than 10 years after the rule is adopted. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2550 2015–16 |
Elderly prospective jurorsAllows a person who is at least seventy years old to choose either to be excused from jury service because of age or choose to remain a prospective juror. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |