Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5714 2017–18 |
Social emotional work groupRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to continue to convene the social emotional learning benchmarks work group. Requires the work group to develop: (1) Indicators to provide concrete examples of... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5716 2017–18 |
Electric vehicle chargingExpands the development regulations for cities, towns, and counties to allow electric vehicle infrastructure and battery charging stations as a use in most areas, including multifamily residences. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5717 2017–18 |
Utility relocation costsRequires the costs of the removal or relocation of utility facilities that must be removed or relocated as a result of the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a rail fixed guideway system, to be included in the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5718 2017–18 |
Fish and wildlife governanceChanges the name of the fish and wildlife commission to the fish and wildlife advisory commission. Transfers the duties of the fish and wildlife commission to the department of fish and wildlife. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5719 2017–18 |
Labor and industries ombudsCreates the Ombuds for Employers in the Department of Commerce. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5720 2017–18 |
Production-based comp. wagesProvides that an agricultural employer who paid employees may elect to pay remedial compensation to their employees for break times and rest periods under certain remedies, and if the employer pays remedial compensation, the... | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5721 2017–18 |
Bar association dues/votingProvides that the Washington State Bar Association (Association) board of governors may establish the annual membership fee at a reduced rate for active members who claim economic hardship. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5723 2017–18 |
Pine mushroom, state fungiDesignates the pine mushroom as the official state fungi. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5724 2017–18 |
Federal orders, assistanceEstablishes the Washington sovereignty act. Acknowledges the state's constitutional rights, including state sovereignty, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the state Constitution to ensure that no state... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5726 2017–18 |
Public school empl. benefitsRequires that school and educational service districts provide based health care to employees through the Public Employee Benefits Board. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5727 2017–18 |
Public school empl. benefitsDirects school districts offering basic health care to provide coverage that meets certain premium cost ratios. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5728 2017–18 |
Young adult health care prgCreates the young adult affordable health care program to provide an incentive with a subsidy for young adults under the age of twenty-six who are United States citizens living in this state. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5730 2017–18 |
Criminal recordsRequires an application for an original concealed pistol license or alien firearm license to include only one complete set of fingerprints to be forwarded to the Washington state patrol. Authorizes a photograph or copy of an... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5732 2017–18 |
Industrial hemp researchAppropriates funding for the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5733 2017–18 |
Summer education programsEstablishes the summer step-up act. Creates the summer step-up grant program to increase the number of summer learning programs that combine academics and other forms of learning or skill development. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5735 2017–18 |
Abandoned RV disposalEstablishes a program within the Department of Ecology for recycling and disposing of abandoned recreational vehicles. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5737 2017–18 |
Lobbying activityRequires lobbyists and lobbyists' employers who are required to file certain reports to file the reports required by the fair campaign practices act electronically over the internet as provided by the public disclosure... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5738 2017–18 |
Newspaper B&O tax rateChanges the effective date of the last extension of the business and occupation tax rate for newspapers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5739 2017–18 |
Port district entry feesAuthorizes port districts to limit entry and charge an entry fee to its facilities, for the purpose of on-demand passenger service by motor vehicles licensed and regulated as for-hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5740 2017–18 |
180-day school calendarExtends the minimum school year from one hundred eighty days to two hundred twenty days to provide additional instructional time for students and more state-compensated time for teachers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5742 2017–18 |
Wrking connect. child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to expand the Working Connections Child Care Program eligibility to otherwise-eligible, non-WorkFirst participants enrolled in a program that will lead to a baccalaureate degree. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5745 2017–18 |
Drinking water/lead contentRequires public water systems (1) to replace lead-containing service lines to schools and early childhood programs by July 1, 2020, and (2) to replace all other lead-containing service lines by July 1, 2030. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5747 2017–18 |
Health care financingThe Washington Access for All Trust (Trust) is developed to provide health coverage for all residents of the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5748 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingBrings contracting provisions into compliance with federal law as it relates to small works bonding requirements. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5749 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to immediately review and streamline requirements for providers of behavioral health services and provide a single set of regulations by April 1, 2018. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |