Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2942 2015–16 |
Nonresident CDLsAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to issue a non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) to a non-resident domiciled in a foreign country if that person provides valid... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2943 2015–16 |
Obsolete provisions/commerceRepeals the June 30, 2016 expiration date for several components of the Energy Freedom Program, including the requirement to deposit moneys from three program-related accounts into the State General Fund on the expiration date. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2944 2015–16 |
Psychotropic meds/childrenRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2945 2015–16 |
Growth management act reviewCreates the Legislative Task Force on the Growth Management Act (GMA Task Force) to review the Growth Management Act (GMA) and provide recommendations, if any, for modifications of the GMA that will help ensure that... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2946 2015–16 |
Mobile home park closuresRequires a written rental agreement for a manufactured/mobile home space tenancy to contain: (1) A covenant by the landlord that, except for acts or events beyond the control of the landlord, the mobile home park will not be... | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2947 2015–16 |
OSPI elimination/dept of edEliminates the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education and establishes in their place a state Department of Education. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2948 2015–16 |
Career and college readinessEstablishes the career and college-ready lighthouse pilot project, subject to a specific appropriation, to provide an opportunity for students to explore and understand a wide range of career opportunities through applied... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2949 2015–16 |
Voter party affiliationAuthorizes a major political party to, under national or state party rules, base the allocation of delegates from this state to the national nominating convention of that party in whole or in part on the results of the... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2950 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2951 2015–16 |
Firearms & ammo in vehiclesProhibits a business, commercial enterprise, or employer from establishing, maintaining, or enforcing a policy or rule that prohibits a person from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in a privately owned motor... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2952 2015–16 |
Instream flow rulesRequires the state institute for public policy to, either directly or through contract with a third party with expertise in economic analysis, produce a report to the legislature that estimates the loss in value of private... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2953 2015–16 |
Public employees/pub. worksProhibits a first-class city from having public employees perform a public works project: (1) In excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars if more than a single craft or trade is involved with the public works project; or... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2954 2015–16 |
Manufactured home salesDirects the Department of Commerce to report on consumer protections related to the sale and financing of manufactured homes by January 2017. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2955 2015–16 |
Free to finish college prog.Creates the Washington Free to Finish College program (Program), which offers grant awards to cover the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students who are 15 credits or less away from completing a postsecondary education... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2956 2015–16 |
Technology in transportationCreates a task force on information technology (IT) in transportation, which is charged with assisting policymakers, businesses, and the public to prepare for and develop a transportation system that accommodates an array of... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2957 2015–16 |
Juvenile custody & placementRevises the juvenile justice act with regard to the custody and placement of juveniles. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2958 2015–16 |
Minor chem. dep. treatmentAuthorizes a parent or guardian to: (1) Admit a minor child to a chemical dependency treatment program; and (2) Keep the minor child in the program for fourteen days. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2960 2015–16 |
Winery tasting roomsIncreases, from two to four, the number of tasting rooms allowed under a domestic winery license. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2961 2015–16 |
Investigational med. productAuthorizes an eligible patient and his or her treating physician to request that a manufacturer make an investigational product available for treatment of the patient. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2962 2015–16 |
College admission testsRequires public high schools to offer juniors and seniors the opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT once per school year, free of charge. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2963 2015–16 |
High school exam paymentRequires public high school students to be given $500 in vouchers for end-of-course high school examination fees. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2964 2015–16 |
Reduced-price lunch copaysEliminates lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch Program. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2965 2015–16 |
School accountabilityAddresses a school district's accountability and transparency with regard to expenditures for the state's program of basic education and for local purposes. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2966 2015–16 |
Transp. electrificationAuthorizes a city, town, or public utility district, that is engaged in the generation, sale, or distribution of energy, to: (1) Assist its customers in financing the acquisition and installation of materials and equipment for... | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2967 2015–16 |
Washington investment trustCreates the Washington investment trust as a legacy institution that amasses sufficient capital reserves to address opportunities now and in the future. Creates the Washington investment trust commission as the primary... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |