Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2996 2015–16 |
Tax preferences/K-12 fundingEliminates the preferential business and occupation tax (B&O) tax rate for travel agents and tour operators. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2997 2015–16 |
Public transp. agreementsRequires a public transportation benefit area to, before entering into a contract or other agreement with an adjoining state or a state agency, county, city, metropolitan municipal corporation, special district, or other... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2998 2015–16 |
Marijuana marketsReduces the excise tax on the retail sale of marijuana products from 37 percent to 25 percent. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2999 2015–16 |
Medical imaging tax incent.Provides a sales and use tax exemption on digital breast tomosynthesis and for labor and services rendered in respect to installing, repairing, cleaning, altering, or improving digital breast tomosynthesis. Requires the... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3000 2015–16 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to education. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3001 2015–16 |
High school graduation T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to modifying high school graduation requirements by adding additional course-based alternatives for earning a certificate of academic achievement, eliminating the... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3002 2015–16 |
Charter schools T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to charter schools. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3003 2015–16 |
Wages by paper checkRequires an employer to pay wages to an employee by paper check if requested by the employee. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3004 2015–16 |
Abandoned cemeteriesRevises the definition of "abandoned cemetery" for purposes of chapter 68.60 RCW (abandoned and historic cemeteries and historic graves). Requires the funeral and cemetery board to consult with the department of archaeology... | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3005 2015–16 |
District legislative officesEstablishes the improving constituent access and representative engagement act. Authorizes local governments to lease office space to legislative members and establishes that local governments that do so are not thereby... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3006 2015–16 |
Balanced budget/ed. leviesAddresses the legislative balanced budget requirement by fully accounting for the cost of basic education by including the costs currently paid through local levies in the four-year outlook. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3007 2015–16 |
School sports/rightsProvides that immediately after a school sports activity is completed, any grounds of the school open to the public after the school day has ended or on a weekend day is a designated public forum where all individuals may... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3008 2015–16 |
State agency land purchasesProhibits a state agency from purchasing land lying within an urban growth area, designated in accordance with the growth management act, in a county located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5000 2015–16 |
Rural amphitheater surchargeThe legislative authority of a rural county with fewer than 115,000 people containing an amphitheater accommodating more than 10,000 people is allowed to levy an emergency medical services surcharge of up to $1 per person... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5001 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5002 2015–16 |
Marijuana/traffic infrctionsIt is a traffic infraction to consume marijuana, or a marijuana-based substance in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon a highway. It is a traffic infraction for a person to possess a receptacle containing marijuana while... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5003 2015–16 |
Rec. marijuana, sales taxesRevises recreational marijuana provisions relating to: (1) Increasing taxes payable on sales by licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers; (2) Collection and remittance of trust fund taxes by a... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5005 2015–16 |
Grandparent visitationAddresses the visitation rights of a grandparent. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5006 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes the termination of legal responsibilities of a nonparent if genetic testing shows that a man is not the genetic father of a child. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5007 2015–16 |
Employment agenciesThe Employment Agency Act is repealed. References to regulation of employment agencies are removed from other statutes. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5008 2015–16 |
Beverage containersBeer or other malt beverages are not included in the definition of the term beverage. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5009 2015–16 |
Self-service storageDelivery of Notices. The owner may send the preliminary lien notice to an occupant by email. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5010 2015–16 |
Health professional programThe amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2016, from the state general fund. The amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5012 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5013 2015–16 |
Designated agricultural landDesignation as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance does not prohibit the following: uses compatible with future agricultural uses; or the exchange or sale of state forest land or state trust land for use at... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |