Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5384 2015–16 |
Income to meet basic needsRequires the department of labor and industries to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to maintain employee purchasing power by increasing the current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of inflation. Provides for... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5385 2015–16 |
Civil marriages commissionerDesignates the county clerk for each county as the commissioner of civil marriages. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5386 2015–16 |
Gifts to state officers, etcUnder the Ethics Act, gifts of food and beverage on infrequent occasions in the ordinary course of meals where attendance is related to the performance of official duties must be reported to the PDC. A lobbyist's monthly... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5388 2015–16 |
Child supportRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Consistent with the federal deficit reduction act of 2005, pass through certain amounts of child support collected on behalf of a family; and (2) Establish a... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5389 2015–16 |
Child supportImplements recommendations made by the 2011 child support schedule work group. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5390 2015–16 |
Investment pools/st & cntyProvides a more complete statutory framework for the creation and operation of state and county administered investment pools. Requires the office of the state treasurer, in consultation with the state association of county... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5391 2015–16 |
Teacher cert. degree progrmsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5392 2015–16 |
Quality education councilThe statute creating QEC is repealed and the references to QEC in other statutes are removed. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5393 2015–16 |
Schools/exemplary performnceSchools that receive a Washington Achievement Award based on the Washington Achievement Index are eligible to be exempt from most state laws and rules. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5394 2015–16 |
Child abduction statutesThe requirement that there must be a court-ordered parenting plan in place before custodial interference can be charged is eliminated. Both custodial interference in the first and second degrees can be violated if a parent... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5395 2015–16 |
Real estate appraisalsExempts disclosure relating to an agency's consideration to purchase or sell property where public knowledge would likely affect the property price. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5396 2015–16 |
Children/guardians, familyExempts disclosure of personal information regarding the family members and guardians of children that would result in the disclosure of a child's exempted personal information. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5397 2015–16 |
Trans.-related informationEstablishes that vessel record information is treated in the same way as motor vehicle record information for purposes of vessel information disclosure. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5398 2015–16 |
Marijuana products in publicProhibits consuming or opening a package containing marijuana or marijuana products in a public place. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5399 2015–16 |
Liquor control brd officersAuthorizes liquor enforcement officers to enforce certain penal provisions while conducting their enforcement duties related to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, or working in partnership with state, county, and municipal peace... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5400 2015–16 |
Liquor control brd temp. feeA nonrefundable additional fee is imposed on all applications and renewals of licenses and permits relating to spirits, beer, wine, and marijuana. The fee is equal to 11 percent of the licensing or permit fee that is otherwise due. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5401 2015–16 |
Marijuana consumption infoLCB's authority to accept donations or grants is expanded to include the additional purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the use of marijuana. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5402 2015–16 |
Marijuana acquisition/adultsThe following acts constitute a misdemeanor – punishable by a sentence of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000: inviting a minor into a place where marijuana is sold and allowing or helping the minor to acquire marijuana;... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5403 2015–16 |
Competency to stand trialIf during any quarter, DSHS does not perform one-third as many competency evaluations as evaluations performed by appointed experts in a particular county, DSHS must reimburse that county for its cost to appoint experts to... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5405 2015–16 |
Fed. govt owning land in WAA task force is established to study the risks, options, and benefits of transferring certain federal lands in the state to an alternative ownership. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5406 2015–16 |
Chemical action plansEstablishes the toxics reduction act. Requires the department of ecology, in consultation with the department of health, to adopt by rule a list of not more than one hundred fifty priority Washington chemicals. Requires the... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5407 2015–16 |
Instream flow rules, effectsProvides express language to specify that permit exempt wells are in no way affected by the establishment of an instream flow by the Department of Ecology (Department) unless it can be demonstrated that the particular... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5408 2015–16 |
Mistreatmnt/faith-based exemLegislative intent language is removed that a person who, in good faith, is furnished Christian Science treatment by a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner in lieu of medical care is not considered deprived of... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5409 2015–16 |
Campaign credit card useOn the day a candidate designates their campaign's treasurer, the candidate must also declare whether they will use a credit card for campaign expenditures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5410 2015–16 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesThe disability rating to be eligible for a Disabled Veteran license plate is reduced from 100 percent to 50 percent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |