All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6609 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6611 2015–16 |
Sewer systemsCounties or cities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer systems to all properties within UGAs by the end of the 20-year period. Urban governmental services includes certain alternative sewer and existing on-site septic systems. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6612 2015–16 |
Sex-selection abortions"Sex-selection abortion" is defined as an abortion performed solely on account of the sex of the unborn child. No person may intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion with the knowledge that the pregnant woman is... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6613 2015–16 |
Down syndrome resourcesRequires the department of health to develop the following resources regarding Down syndrome: (1) Up-to-date, evidence-based, written information about Down syndrome and people born with Down syndrome that has been reviewed by... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6615 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage requirementsMakes prevailing wage requirements applicable to publicly subsidized projects. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6616 2015–16 |
Homeowners' associationsA special assessment may not be used for any purpose other than the purpose disclosed at the time of imposition, or before imposition of the special assessment for items noted in a reserve study. Before hiring a reserve study... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6618 2015–16 |
Voter fraud protectionIf an incumbent officeholder who has filed for re-election withdraws their declaration of candidacy, the filing period for that office is extended 72 hours after the close of business on the last day for candidates to withdraw... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6619 2015–16 |
Isolating incapacit. personRequires any action by a guardian or limited guardian to prevent or limit contact between an incapacitated person and another to be made by motion to the court having jurisdiction over the guardianship. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6621 2015–16 |
Policing task forceThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) convenes a task force on policing and the use of deadly force. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6622 2015–16 |
Retirement benefit assign.The prohibition against the assignment of state retirement benefits cannot be evaded by the use of any device or artifice to defeat the prohibition, including the deposit of retirement benefits into a joint bank account or the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6623 2015–16 |
Transportation prop. rentalThe lease or rent for any lands, improvements, or airspace above or below any land held for highway purposes, that are not presently needed, must use the valuation method provided in WAC 468-30-060 and 468-30-110, as each... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6624 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6625 2015–16 |
Employment noncompetitionProvides that a noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable if the individual subject to the noncompetition agreement: (1) Works for an hourly wage and is not a salaried employee; and (2) Is restricted from competing... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6626 2015–16 |
Accel. baccalaureate degreesEstablishes a work group to develop best practices and make recommendations for promoting students' ability to earn baccalaureate degrees in three years. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6627 2015–16 |
Accessible taxi HOV lane useAuthorizes the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by private, for hire vehicles that have been specially manufactured, designed, or modified for the transportation of a person who is wheelchair-bound and has a physical or... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6628 2015–16 |
Collect. agency legal actionProhibits a collection agency licensee, or an employee of a licensee, from serving a debtor with a summons and complaint unless the pleadings have been filed with the court and the summons and complaint contain a file number... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6629 2015–16 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption for tampons, sanitary napkins, or other similar items used for feminine hygiene. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6630 2015–16 |
Rec. mineral prospectingAllows recreational motorized mineral prospecting only during the season established by the department of fish and wildlife in the gold and fish pamphlet. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6631 2015–16 |
Port issues committeeCreates a Joint Select Committee on Washington's Largest Ports (Committee). | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6632 2015–16 |
Wildfire managementThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6634 2015–16 |
WSPRS/military serviceAny member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System with 25 years of service in the Washington State Patrol may count up to five years of military service credited as a member whether or not the individual left the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6635 2015–16 |
Fire district annexationsEliminates cross-county restrictions for annexations to fire protection districts. Allows fire protection district annexations and mergers within a reasonable geographic proximity. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6636 2015–16 |
Consumer protection/militaryAuthorizes a service member, who has been called into active service, to terminate or suspend the following services upon written notice, including electronic mail, to the service provider: (1) Telecommunication services from... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6637 2015–16 |
Public works requirementsChanges the composition of the public works board. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |