Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5598 2015–16 |
Account for elevators, etc.The Construction Registration Account (Account) is created in the state treasury. All revenues generated from elevator, factory-assembled structures, and contractor registration programs, except fines and penalties, are... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5599 2015–16 |
Long-term care workersEliminates the expiration of training and certification exemptions for certain long-term care workers. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5601 2015–16 |
Pesticide licenseesRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to waive licensing recertification requirements under the Washington Pesticide Control Act (Act) when a licensee meets comparable recertification standards,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5602 2015–16 |
Bargaining unit repsA public employer cannot enter into or renew a collective bargaining agreement that allows or requires any employee, organization, or third party to receive funds, salary, paid release time, benefits, pension service credit,... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5604 2015–16 |
Countywide planning policiesThe BLP must encompass land uses and activities necessary to determine the quantity and type of land available and suitable, rather than only suitable, for development, both for residential and employment-based activities. One... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5608 2015–16 |
Job applicants/arrests, etc.Under the Washington Fair Chance Act, an employer may not: include any question on a job application, inquire either orally or in writing, receive information through a criminal history background check, or otherwise obtain... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5609 2015–16 |
Synthetic plastic microbeadsPhases out the manufacturing and wholesale purchase of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads over the course of five years. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5610 2015–16 |
Studded tire use permit feeRequires the department of licensing to issue: (1) A studded tire permit, authorizing the use of studded tires, to a vehicle owner upon submittal of a proper application and payment of the studded tire permit; and (2) An... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5611 2015–16 |
Excessive overdraft feesIt is unlawful for any financial institution to charge a continuous overdraft fee beyond the initial overdraft fee charged when the depositor exceeded the available balance of the account. Overdraft fee is defined as a fee... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5612 2015–16 |
Check cashing feesWhen a check is presented for payment at the financial institution who maintains the account the check is drawn on, the financial institution must cash the check at face value and may not charge the payee a fee for payment.... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5613 2015–16 |
Small loans, raising cap onThe limitation on the number of payday loans a borrower may have in a 12-month period is raised from eight to sixteen. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5614 2015–16 |
Parks and recreational landA county may allocate up to 25 percent of conservation futures tax revenues collected during the previous year for maintenance and operations of parks and recreational land if it has acquired rights or interests in 100 or more... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5615 2015–16 |
Firearms transfersIn addition to the other circumstances in which a transfer is permitted without a background check, a background check is not required for the transfer of a firearm between: members of the armed forces of the United States,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5617 2015–16 |
Marine etc. fuel tax refundsRestores the refund percentages of fuel tax purchases made by boaters, off-road vehicle riders, and snowmobilers into nonhighway-purpose accounts established to benefit nonhighway users of fuel. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5618 2015–16 |
Enviro permit applicationsEcology must provide notice to persons residing in a highly impacted community when initiating a review of an application for issuance or reissuance of an air operating permit, water discharge permit, or development of a... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5619 2015–16 |
Basic education for adultsThe Legislature intends to provide a regular, dependable source of funding to provide basic education for adults (BEA) by providing funding for each FTE student enrolled at a CTC. State appropriations to SBCTC must include a... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5620 2015–16 |
College fees/military memberAllows the public institutions of higher education to waive building fees and services and activity fees for those military service members eligible to participate in the United States Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5621 2015–16 |
Dentistry, the practice ofRevises the definition of the practice of dentistry. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5622 2015–16 |
Agency land use actionsDirects the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to cite sources of empirical science used to support significant agency actions that affect local land use policies or that diminish allowed uses of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5623 2015–16 |
Motorcycles on laned roadsThe operator of a motorcycle may overtake and pass in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, but only on the left-hand side of the vehicle and only in the left-most lane of traffic on a numbered state route having two... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5624 2015–16 |
Essential infrastructureAuthorizes the Public Works Board to make loans for certain local capital projects from the proceeds of state-issued bonds, and makes the debt service payable by the local government borrowers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5625 2015–16 |
Health care coverageCreates the task force on continuity of health coverage and care. Requires the governor to convene the initial meeting of the task force. Requires the office of financial management to contract for a study of the affordability... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5626 2015–16 |
Health benefit exchange dataRequires the state health benefit exchange to capture detailed enrollment and demographic data for enrollment processed for qualified health plans and medicaid plans and post monthly enrollment reports to the web page. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5627 2015–16 |
Discover pass exemptionA vehicle that has a valid off-road vehicle permit and is located in an area where ORV activities are allowed is not considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Discover Pass requirement. Therefore, a Discover Pass is not... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5628 2015–16 |
Infrastructure/water, etc.Three grant programs are created in the Department of Ecology to: reduce storm water pollution from existing infrastructure and development; reduce the risk of flooding, protect against damage caused by flooding, and protect... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |