Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2912 2015–16 |
Crime victim participationRequires law enforcement agencies and other entities to certify a victim as "helpful" for the purpose of a U nonimmigrant visa application upon the request of a victim. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2913 2015–16 |
Child support noncomplianceAdds a new provision requiring any state agency that issues drivers' licenses, professional or occupational licenses, or recreational or sporting licenses to withhold, restrict, or suspend the license of a responsible parent... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2914 2015–16 |
WSP officer salary fundingRequires certain taxes from the sale of spirits in the original package to be deposited in the state patrol highway account to be used for salaries for commissioned officers of the Washington state patrol. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2916 2015–16 |
Exchange facilitatorsCreates licensure requirements for exchange facilitators. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2917 2015–16 |
Commercial janitor injuriesRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to conduct a study on commercial janitorial safety. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2919 2015–16 |
College readiness assessmentRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) If permitted by the elementary and secondary education act of 1965, as reauthorized by the every student succeeds act of 2015, implement a pilot program for school... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2920 2015–16 |
Fred Hutch license platesCreates Fred Hutch special license plates to support Fred Hutch cancer research. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2921 2015–16 |
Prof. educator workforceRequires a comprehensive, statewide initiative to increase the number of qualified individuals who apply for teaching positions in Washington, including a teacher recruitment campaign and website, and a web-based application... | Teri Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2922 2015–16 |
Digital indep. contractorsExempts the following from the provisions of the state industrial insurance act: A person employed as a domestic servant in a private home by an employer who secures the services of a domestic servant through a digital platform. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2923 2015–16 |
Freight and rail planningRevises the duties of the freight mobility strategic investment board with regard to freight and rail planning. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2924 2015–16 |
Wildland firefighters/GPSAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to require all fire suppression equipment and personnel in its employ or direction to be equipped with a global positioning system electronic monitoring device. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2926 2015–16 |
Language of public noticesRequires state agencies, required by law or rule to provide public notices to a community or area to advise or inform the public about an imminent or emergent public health, safety, or welfare risk, to also provide notices in... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2927 2015–16 |
Telemedicine/mental healthIncludes in the definition of "telemedicine," for the purposes of this act, consultation between psychiatrists and other providers, including primary care physicians, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, social workers,... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2929 2015–16 |
Temporary homeless housingApplies statutes allowing religious organizations to host temporary homeless encampments to the State Building Code (SBC) and the Washington State Energy Code (WSEC). | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2930 2015–16 |
Juv. corrections/countiesDecreases the population size from 530,000 to 200,000 for a consortium of three or more counties in Eastern Washington that may prescribe for alternative administration of a juvenile correctional facility. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2931 2015–16 |
Noncompetition agreementsProvides that courts may not reform noncompetition agreements. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2932 2015–16 |
State building code alts.Modifies provisions of the State Building Code Act (Act): (1) to allow an amendment adopted by a county or city that affects single family or multifamily residential buildings to be effective without obtaining the approval of... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2933 2015–16 |
Small works rostersIncreases the project cost threshold for small works roster projects from $300,000 to $400,000. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2934 2015–16 |
Rail transport. task forceCreates the legislative task force for rail transportation in Washington state. Requires the task force to develop recommendations that include a short-term action plan and a long-term action plan for the legislature to... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2935 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesRequires the human rights commission to repeal WAC 162-32-060 (gender-segregated facilities). Prohibits the human rights commission from initiating a rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender-segregated facilities. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2936 2015–16 |
Public investmentsEliminates provisions authorizing the State of Washington or any local government to invest in any manner that is authorized for the state or other local governments. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2937 2015–16 |
Discover pass purchasingEncourages the department of licensing, county auditors or other agents, or subagents appointed by the director of the department of licensing to ask a vehicle owner who registers a vehicle whether he or she would like to... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2939 2015–16 |
Newborn safe surrender info.Requires the department of social and health services to collect and compile information concerning: (1) The number and medical condition of newborns transferred by the parent to a qualified person after the effective date of... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2940 2015–16 |
Voyeurism in the 2nd degreeCreates the crime of voyeurism in the second degree. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2941 2015–16 |
School bathroomsRequires schools to provide toilets and restroom facilities for each sex with no disparities based on sex. Authorizes schools to provide a gender-neutral single occupant bathroom to accommodate a student's privacy concerns. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |