Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5157 2015–16 |
Universal communicationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5159 2015–16 |
Dental health aides & tribesFederally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations are authorized to train, employ, or contract with DHA, including DHAT. All DHAs must be certified by either a federal CHAP certification... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5160 2015–16 |
Native early childcare & eduOffice of Native Early Child Care and Education (Office). The Office is created within DEL. DEL’s director must appoint an individual to be responsible for the Office. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5161 2015–16 |
East Asian med practitionersClarifies that East Asian medicine practitioners may administer liquid vitamins and other sterile preparations in point injection therapy. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5162 2015–16 |
East Asian medicineCreates the Washington state East Asian medicine advisory committee. Requires the committee to advise and make recommendations to the secretary of the department of health on standards for the practice of East Asian medicine. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5164 2015–16 |
Military member lodging Allows transient lodging for military personnel in state armories in nonemergency situations. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5167 2015–16 |
Sale of liquor, prohibitionThe original election unit that voted for a ban on alcohol may to vote to repeal the ban. Any area annexed after the original vote to ban alcohol is not subject to a prohibition in the subsequent election. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5168 2015–16 |
Ag lands/shoreline mgmt actThe definition of agricultural land is clarified. Agricultural activities conducted on the land include both activities actually and those potentially conducted on the land. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5169 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMADesignated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5170 2015–16 |
Ag land conversion/GMA, SMAUnder both GMA and SMA, designated agricultural land must neither be converted to wetland or fish habitat nor subject to tidal inundation. The definition of agricultural land under SMA is clarified. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5171 2015–16 |
County veterans assist. fundModifies the definitions of "veteran" and "family" for the purposes of the Veterans' Assistance Fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5172 2015–16 |
Sewer charges, collectingProvides counties that operate sewerage, water, or sewerage and water systems with an alternative sewerage lien procedure for delinquent sewer utility charges by authorizing counties to use lien attachment and enforcement... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5173 2015–16 |
Identicard/incarc'd offenderRequires the department of corrections, in conjunction with the department of licensing, to implement an identicard program to provide state identification to offenders upon release to the community, which is critical for... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5174 2015–16 |
District judges, Skagit CntyRaises the number of statutorily authorized district court judges in Skagit County from two to three. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5178 2015–16 |
Criminal justice trtmnt acctPermitted uses of CJTA funds are expanded beginning April 1, 2016, to include peer support, supported housing, supported employment, crisis diversion, recovery support services, vocational training, mental health counseling ,... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5181 2015–16 |
State fire service/disastersMobilization plan provisions are revised to authorize mobilization of risk resources regularly provided by fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire protection authorities, including but not limited to wild land... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5182 2015–16 |
Fire protection budgetsAuthorizes fire protection districts and regional fire protection authorities to adopt biennial budgets with mid-biennium reviews and modifications for the second year of the biennium. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5183 2015–16 |
Building permit feesIncreases building permit fees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5184 2015–16 |
Polling place votingA county may authorize polling-place voting in all or part of the county. Registered voters in a county may petition the county's legislative authority to adopt an ordinance authorizing polling-place voting by submitting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5185 2015–16 |
Building code amendmentsSubstantial amendments to the codes may not be adopted more frequently than every six years. The Council must review the Energy Code every six years. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5187 2015–16 |
High capacity transp. systemIf a proposal for an HCTS is rejected by voters, the proposing transit agency may not spend any more time or resources on further developing the HCTS plan or financing plan until the HCTS proposal is approved. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5188 2015–16 |
Eminent domain, limitingNo government can take or damage private land or any interest in real property for any purpose other than the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public health and safety. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5189 2015–16 |
Eminent domainThe taking of private property for public or private use where the property will be transferred to an out-of-state governmental entity's use or possession is prohibited. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5190 2015–16 |
Public art and buildingsThe one-half of 1 percent allocation of construction funds for the acquisition of public artwork is repealed. The processes for the purchase of public artwork with such funds are also repealed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5191 2015–16 |
Private property rightsProhibits the state and its political subdivisions from adopting and developing environmental and developmental policies that infringe or restrict private property rights without due process. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |