Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6296 2015–16 |
Habitat & rec. lands groupExtends the expiration date of the Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group from July 31, 2017, to July 31, 2027. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6349 2015–16 |
Public funds and depositsChanges the definitions of certain terms related to the Public Deposit Protection Commission and public depositaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6356 2015–16 |
Cloud service employee info.Exempts from public disclosure the personally identifiable information of employees, and security information of a private cloud provider that has entered into a criminal justice information services agreement. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6430 2015–16 |
Incarceration/cont. of careDirects the Health Care Authority (Authority) to suspend, rather than terminate, medical assistance for persons who have been incarcerated or committed to a state hospital. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6445 2015–16 |
Mental health/phys. assists.Includes physician assistants among other mental health professionals that have authority or duties concerning mental health treatment. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6513 2015–16 |
Reservs of water/areas 18&45Requires the Department of Ecology to act on all water rights applications that rely on reservations of water established in rule for the Elwha-Dungeness and Wenatchee watersheds. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6536 2015–16 |
Group health plan benefitsRequires the Insurance Commissioner to standardize the rate and form filing requirements for large group plans, stand-alone dental plans, and stand-alone vision plans. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6558 2015–16 |
Hospital pharmacy licensesClarifies provisions regarding allowing hospital pharmacy licenses to include individual practitioner offices and multipractitioner clinics owned, operated, or under common control with a hospital. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6605 2015–16 |
Solid waste/disease & pestsRequires the consideration of quarantines and other disease and pest control measures implemented by the Washington State Department of Agriculture during the planning and permitting of certain solid waste activities by local... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1541 2015–16 |
Educational opportunity gapProhibits districts from suspending the provision of educational services as a form of disciplinary action. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| HB 1999 2015–16 |
Foster youth edu outcomesMoves responsibility for the demonstration sites to improve educational outcomes for foster youth from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| SB 6491 2015–16 |
Apostille servicesAuthorizes the Secretary of State to attest to the authenticity of the signature of a public official within Washington or a notary public, with limited exceptions. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| HB 1003 2015–16 |
Schools, disaster recoveryRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model policy addressing the restoration of the safe learning environment that is disrupted by natural disaster impacts to the school district... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1465 2015–16 |
Account for elevators, etc.Creates a dedicated account for operating the Department of Labor and Industries' elevator, factory assembled structures, and contractor registration programs. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1763 2015–16 |
Music licensing agenciesEstablishes regulatory requirements for music licensing agencies. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2323 2015–16 |
Better life experience prog.Creates an Achieving a Better Life Experience governing board that must design and implement an Achieving a Better Life Experience savings and investment program for eligible individuals with disabilities by July 1, 2017. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2340 2015–16 |
State health insurance poolExtends the discontinuation date for all Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) non-Medicare plans to December 31, 2018, and freezes enrollment for all non-Medicare plans until August 1, 2017. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2398 2015–16 |
Purchases/agencies for blindAdds references in procurement law to existing purchasing requirements for blind-made goods and services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2403 2015–16 |
Down syndrome resourcesDirects the Department of Health to develop resources related to Down syndrome for expectant parents and parents who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2425 2015–16 |
Massage therapistsChanges the terms "massage practitioner" and "animal massage practitioner" to "massage therapist" and "animal massage therapist," respectively. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2432 2015–16 |
Substance abuse monitoringIncreases the impaired practitioner surcharge for osteopathic physicians, osteopathic physician assistants, and veterinarians. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2458 2015–16 |
Rx donation programAllows individuals to donate unused prescription drugs that meet certain quality standards to a pharmacy for redistribution to patients at no cost. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2478 2015–16 |
Pollinator forage preserv.Commissions a pilot project by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board that evaluates the advantages of replacing pollen-rich and nectar-rich noxious weeds with seasonally balanced forage plants that can produce... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2541 2015–16 |
Involuntary treatment ordersRequires a court order for less restrictive alternative (LRA) treatment to name the provider responsible for arranging services and include a requirement that the person on the LRA order participate in the arranged services,... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2565 2015–16 |
Local sales & use tx changesReduces the frequency with which local sales and use taxes may be changed, from four times a year to three times a year. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |