All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5842 2015–16 |
Utility compliance, planningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5844 2015–16 |
Fishing opportunities, usersWDFW must conserve fish and wildlife resources in a manner that optimizes the economic value of the state's fishery resources. WDFW must, when making fisheries management determinations and setting fishing seasons, maximize... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5845 2015–16 |
Household appliancesLicensed HVAC/refrigeration specialty electricians and appliance repair specialty electricians working for an electrical contractor do not need a plumbing certificate to perform plumbing work incidental to the like-in-kind... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5846 2015–16 |
Plumbing & electrical codesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5847 2015–16 |
Contractor registrationThe provision including an owner in the contractor definition if the owner offers to sell improved property without occupying or using it for more than one year is modified. A person is not a contractor under this provision if... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5848 2015–16 |
Marijuana agreemnts w/tribesThe Governor is authorized to enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes concerning marijuana. Such agreements may address any marijuana-related issue that involves both state and tribal interests or... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5849 2015–16 |
Ethics defense trust fundsA state officer may establish an ethics defense trust fund for legal defense costs associated with an ethics complaint about the state officer's official duties. Official duties include any tasks or actions related to carrying... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5850 2015–16 |
Student restraint, isolationInstead of OSPI establishing criteria for the use of aversive interventions for students with disabilities, OSPI must establish criteria for the use of positive behavior interventions. Definitions. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5852 2015–16 |
Behavioral rehab servicesDSHS must, within appropriated funds, dedicate $69.6 million GF-S and $50.4 million GF-federal for the 2015-17 biennium solely for behavioral rehabilitation services. Rates for this biennium must be increased no less than... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5853 2015–16 |
County treasurersCounty treasurers are Washington State constitutional officers that serve as the local treasury authority. County treasurers represent the state of Washington, the individual counties that the treasurers serve, and are the ex... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5854 2015–16 |
Coll. bargaining agreementsPublic employers must submit digital copies of their collective bargaining agreements to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) within 30 days of the effective date of the agreement. PERC must maintain a website... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5855 2015–16 |
State highway projct permitsRequires the department of transportation to: (1) For state highway projects, follow the same expedited permitting process that applied to the Interstate 5 Skagit river bridge replacement project; and (2) Grant or reject a... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5856 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to high-quality, evidence-based outreach programs that offer support services for CBS students. OSPI must... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5858 2015–16 |
Cannabis & econ devel comm.A temporary State Cannabis Industry and Economic Development Committee is established to coordinate activities and monitor new developments, address evolving issues, submit policy recommendations, and as needed, make... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5860 2015–16 |
Homeowners' associationsUnless waived by owner vote, HOAs with annual assessments of $100,000 or more must have their financial statements audited at least annually by an independent certified public accountant. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5861 2015–16 |
Prepared food, definitionExcludes from the definition of prepared food, food sold that ordinarily requires additional cooking, as opposed to just reheating, by the consumer before consumption. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5862 2015–16 |
Trans project partnershipsThe Transportation Innovative Partnerships Act is repealed and internal references are corrected accordingly. The public policy goals for public-private partnerships in Washington are identified and the execution and... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5864 2015–16 |
Annexed areas/sales & use txModifies the annexation sales and use tax that may be imposed by the City of Seattle. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5865 2015–16 |
Children's advocacy centersAddresses children's advocacy centers. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5866 2015–16 |
County sales and use taxAny portion of the public safety tax imposed by a county after July 1, 2015, is not subject to revenue sharing. Revenue from a county tax imposed prior to July 1, 2015, remains subject to revenue sharing, with 40 percent... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5867 2015–16 |
Lobbying, campaign pub disclAgencies required to report lobbying expenditures must file all required reports to the PDC electronically over the Internet. Beginning January 1, 2017, all lobbyists and lobbyists' employers required to report lobbying... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5868 2015–16 |
Lodging services/tax exem.Hostels are exempt from the taxes imposed by the Center PFD. Hostels are defined as a structure or facility where a majority of the rooms for sleeping accommodations are hostel dormitories containing a minimum of four standard... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5869 2015–16 |
Manuf/mobile home locationA county, city, or town may not restrict the location of a manufactured home on the basis that the manufactured home community does not meet current fire, safety, or other ordinances or laws related to manufactured homes if... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5872 2015–16 |
Nat. resources agencies/landDFW, DNR, and State Parks must do the following procedures when acquiring certain lands: prior to the acquisitions, identify equal or greater acreage of current agency-owned lands to be sold that are located in the same county... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |