Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5562 2017–18 |
School district waiversAuthorizes school district waivers to provide flexibility to school districts. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5563 2017–18 |
Truancy law costsAllows a school to determine whether to file a truancy petition. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5564 2017–18 |
Vehicle taxationDirects the sales tax on vehicles to be deposited into the Motor Vehicle fund over a period of ten years. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5565 2017–18 |
Transportation contractorsModifies the exemption for workers' compensation purposes for a transportation contractor to include a person operating a truck which the person owns and leases to a licensed motor carrier, or for which the person provides... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5566 2017–18 |
Mental health/civil rightsLimits the admissibility of evidence of the mental health of a claimant seeking non-economic damages under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5567 2017–18 |
Education sector excellenceRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Select ten school districts to pilot implementation of the education sector excellence assessment framework; (2) Develop a standardized manner for school... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5568 2017–18 |
Tuition freezeFreezes resident undergraduate tuition at 2017-18 levels at the public institutions of higher education in academic year 2018-19. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5569 2017–18 |
Protected classes/housingPreempts a city, town, code city, or county from enacting an ordinance to create a protected class against housing discrimination. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5570 2017–18 |
Foreign national ownershipRequires that contribution and expenditure reports contain certifications from each corporation making a contribution that the corporation's ownership comprises less than 50 percent foreign nationals. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5571 2017–18 |
Compost & recycling/schoolsRequires public schools to offer students the opportunity to compost their food waste and to recycle. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5572 2017–18 |
IT procurement oversightRequires the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to consult with the Office of the state Chief Information Officer regarding information technology (IT) goods and services to ensure consistency with standards and policies... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5574 2017–18 |
Health care declarationsRequires the Department of Health to contract with a third party for the coordination and management of the statewide health care declarations registry. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5578 2017–18 |
Sex offender informationRequires law enforcement to share information about a registered sex or kidnapping offender with any individual who requests information. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5579 2017–18 |
Balance billingEstablishes the cost transparency and balance billing protection act. Requires a governing body of a hospital to require that providers who are granted professional privileges must be an employee, part of its medical staff, or... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5580 2017–18 |
Mental health professionalsAllows a chemical dependency professional, instead of a mental health professional, to sign a petition for chemical dependency involuntary treatment. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5582 2017–18 |
Gambling commission officersAuthorizes a Washington State Gambling Commission limited authority peace officer to take reasonably necessary action to prevent physical injury to a person and substantial damage to property when it occurs within the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5583 2017–18 |
WIAA rules and policiesRequires that any proposed Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules, policies, amendments, and repeals (1) be made available to the Legislature and the public by January 1st of the year of the proposed adoption... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5584 2017–18 |
College & univ. presidentsRequires Senate confirmation for persons appointed to serve as president of a Washington four-year institution. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5585 2017–18 |
Future teachers c. scholrshpModifies the Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program to focus on increasing the number of early elementary teachers teaching in kindergarten through third grade in Washington. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5587 2017–18 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the overall Linked Deposit Program by $20 million per year and adds prioritization criteria for awarding loans to qualified businesses. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5590 2017–18 |
Illegal vehicle wrecking opsCreates a task force to identify, inspect, and minimize illegal vehicle wrecking. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5591 2017–18 |
Child support noncomplianceRequires a state agency, that issues drivers' licenses, professional or occupational licenses, or recreational or sporting licenses, to withhold, restrict, or suspend the license of a responsible parent when the department of... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5593 2017–18 |
Postsurgical careAuthorizes ambulatory surgical facilities to offer postsurgical care services in a postsurgical care center. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5597 2017–18 |
Child support/electronicRequires an employer or other business that has received an income withholding order from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), requiring payment to the Washington State support registry, to remit payments... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5599 2017–18 |
Long-term care/unused fundsRequires all recipients of long-term care worker health benefit funds to fulfill annual reporting requirements and return unused funds for health benefits to the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |