Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5050 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaThe responsible bidder criteria for public works projects and for the public procurement of goods and services are modified. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5051 2015–16 |
Marijuana producers, etc.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5053 2015–16 |
Highway construction errorsRequires the department of transportation to submit a report to the legislature detailing engineering errors on highway construction projects resulting in project cost increases in excess of five hundred thousand dollars. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5054 2015–16 |
Trans. projects/design-buildRequires the department of transportation to use the design-build procedure for projects over ten million dollars to ensure that all risk is properly allocated to the contractor. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5055 2015–16 |
Sewer system in right-of-wayIf the local health officer denies an application to install an on-site sewage system for an existing single-family residence that would be otherwise approved except that an ordinance requires connection to a public sewer... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5056 2015–16 |
Chemical action plans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Complete and publish a chemical action plan for any flame retardant identified as a chemical of high concern for children within two years of the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5058 2015–16 |
Finan. fraud, identity theftThe expiration date for the FFIT Program is extended to July 1, 2020. The Central Puget Sound Task Force is expanded to include Snohomish County. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5060 2015–16 |
Ag producers & agency staffInitiates a public process employing the state conservation commission to test processes to clearly define agency roles, improve mutual understanding, and build improved working relationships between agricultural producers and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5061 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsThe Board's jurisdiction under GMA to hear petitions challenging the local regulation of permit-exempt wells is removed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5062 2015–16 |
Water quality enforcementExtends the reporting deadline to the department of ecology for certain water pollution determinations. Prohibits the department of ecology from issuing an order or directive unless the department demonstrates through... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5063 2015–16 |
Revenue growth for educationFrom July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2027, two-thirds of any expenditures of new revenue to the state general fund and related funds must be made for state education programs, including K-12 education, early learning programs,... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5064 2015–16 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsThe first forecast of each calendar year must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20. The provision for a March 20 forecast in odd-numbered years is removed. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5065 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsHomeless student education liaisons are added to the basic education prototypical school funding formula as a new staff category. It is funded at .233 liaisons per 1000 students. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5066 2015–16 |
Blood samples/forensic testsDefines forensic phlebotomist. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5067 2015–16 |
Informants and accomplicesNew definitions identify the kinds of compensated witnesses who may give less reliable testimony in a criminal trial because of the value received in exchange for the testimony. In a criminal trial, the judge and jury must... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5068 2015–16 |
Rest area free coffee signsBy August 2015, WSDOT must restore all signage that was in place at the end of 2011, including electronic signage, used to advertise the availability of free coffee at SRAs. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5069 2015–16 |
Financial fraud instrumentsAn additional crime of possession of instruments of financial fraud is created if a person also possesses a device to receive financial information from an access device with the intent to commit financial fraud. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5071 2015–16 |
Curators of state propertiesState agencies with the authority to lease property to private parties may do so at a below-market rate if the lessee agrees to occupy and restore, maintain, rehabilitate, or otherwise improve the property. The lease must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5072 2015–16 |
Failing to summon assistanceExpands the crime of Failing to Summon Assistance to include circumstances where a person fails to summon assistance for another person who is injured other than as a result of a crime. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5073 2015–16 |
Office of financial mgmtTransfers certain duties of the Office of Financial Management to the departments of Transportation and Enterprise Services. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5074 2015–16 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaModifies the calculation of the veterans' scoring preference in competitive examinations from a percentage to a points scale. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5076 2015–16 |
Operating sup budget 2015The 2013-15 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. Detailed information is posted on the website of the Senate Ways & Means Committee:... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5077 2015–16 |
Operating bdgt 2015, 2015-17Biennial appropriations for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5078 2015–16 |
Mental illness, chem depend.Twenty-two percent of the proceeds from the marijuana excise tax that are deposited in the Basic Health Plan Trust Account must be used to fund evidence-based or research-based intensive community interventions shown to... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5080 2015–16 |
Dual credit educ. optionsCHS and Running Start Fees. The intent of the Legislature is specified as increasing dual-credit opportunities for students by creating a new funding model for CHS tuition payments, expanding eligibility for CHS, and granting... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |