All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5118 2015–16 |
Trans proj/bistate wrk groupDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5123 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsIf a comprehensive screening report regarding the prospective tenant was prepared within 30 days of the rental application date and is provided to the prospective landlord by the consumer reporting agency, the landlord may not... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5124 2015–16 |
Electronic smoking devicesA vapor product is not limited to a tobacco-derived product containing nicotine, but includes any noncombustible product that employs a mechanical heating element, battery, or circuit, to heat a liquid for the purposes of... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5126 2015–16 |
Subpoenas/empl security deptAddresses the issuance of subpoenas in proceedings involving the employment security department. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5128 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAuthorizes a regional transit authority to impose a regular property tax levy. The tax must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5129 2015–16 |
Waters of the state, mgmt ofMaking uninterruptible water supplies available for domestic use through the establishment of reservations serves as an overriding consideration of the public interest. When establishing levels and flows, Ecology must reserve... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5130 2015–16 |
Marijuana business locationsLegislative findings are made regarding the location of marijuana producer and processor businesses within an area zoned for residential use or an area zoned for rural use with a minimum lot size of five acres. The findings... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5131 2015–16 |
Skagit instream flow ruleThe Skagit River Basin Instream Resources Protection Program Rule (WAC 173-503) is contrary to the Legislature's intent to create a water resource plan securing sufficient water to meet the needs of the people, natural... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5132 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires the joint select committee on health care oversight to contract for an actuarial analysis of the funding... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5133 2015–16 |
Higher education costsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to conduct a review of higher education costs at the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5134 2015–16 |
Instream flows/base, minimumLevels and flows established by Ecology will not affect any permit-exempt groundwater withdrawal, even if withdrawal would conflict with base flows necessary to preserve instream resources and values. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5135 2015–16 |
Groundwater uses/Skagit flowAs of the effective date of this section, existing permit exempt groundwater uses established between April 14, 2001, and October 3, 2013, within WRIAs 3 and 4, will not be subject to interruption from the Skagit river basin... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5136 2015–16 |
Instream flow rule, newEcology must repeal the Skagit river basin instream flow rule in entirety. Ecology must then initiate rulemaking to adopt a new rule, ensuring ample opportunity for public input and thorough analysis of the economic costs of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5137 2015–16 |
Discover pass/veteransProvides Washington residents that are disabled veterans with a service-connected 100 percent disability one complimentary Discover Pass each year, upon request. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5138 2015–16 |
Notice and review processesRequires initiators of city incorporation proceedings and boundary change proposals to submit notice of the proposed actions to the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5140 2015–16 |
Motor voter preregistrationA person who is at least 16 years of age and who meets all other voter registration requirements is authorized to preregister to vote before being issued an original driver's license, identification card, or license renewal.... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5141 2015–16 |
University medical buildingsThe maximum dollar threshold for projects that qualify for the alternative contract award process for university buildings and facilities in which critical patient care is located is increased from $5 million to $10 million.... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5142 2015–16 |
Health benefit exchangeProhibits the Washington Healthplanfinder from aggregating premiums in the individual market. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5146 2015–16 |
Medicaid purchasing standrdsRequires Medicaid managed care contractors to be accredited by an organization that develops health care measures that assess the quality of care and services for managed care clients. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5148 2015–16 |
TRS early retire/substitutesBeginning July 1, 2015, employment as a substitute teacher is excluded from the kinds of employment that result in the suspension of pension payments for persons who retired from TRS Plans 2 or 3 using the 2008 early... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5149 2015–16 |
Certificates of need appealsNo person, including but not limited to a health care facility or health maintenance organization, has the right to an adjudicative proceeding under the Administrative Procedure Act to contest DOH's granting of a certificate... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5150 2015–16 |
Health ins. carrier networksRequires certain health insurance carriers to provide notice to health care providers of changes in provider networks including the purchase, sale, or transfer of a provider network. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5151 2015–16 |
Cultural competency/hlthcareRequires a disciplining authority for certain health care professions to adopt rules requiring a person authorized to practice the profession regulated by the disciplining authority to receive cultural competency continuing... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5152 2015–16 |
Nursing home payment ratesThe current nursing home rates payment system is continued, including all rate add-ons into FY16. The rebase of noncapital rate components from FY16 to FY17 is delayed. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5155 2015–16 |
Special occasion licensesModifies the special occasion liquor license to permit the sale of bottled wine for on-premises consumption. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |