Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5750 2017–18 |
Livestock inspectionMakes changes to the livestock inspection fees charged by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5752 2017–18 |
County offices cost studyRequires a study to determine the cost per county resident to provide the core services of county offices, and the funding sources for all funds used to provide these services. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5753 2017–18 |
Early learning financingCreates the Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account (ELFRA) within the Department of Commerce (COM) to provide grants and loans for the planning, renovation, and construction of early learning facilities. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5755 2017–18 |
GMA populat. growth criteriaLimits planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to large counties and cities that have experienced significant population growth during the previous decade. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5756 2017–18 |
Noncompetition agreementsVoids a noncompetition agreement between an employer and an employee if the employee's compensation, excluding benefits, is less than $55,000 per year. The amount is adjusted for inflation. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5757 2017–18 |
Rx drug step therapyRequires a patient and prescribing practitioner to have access to a clear, readily accessible, and convenient process to request a step therapy exception override determination when coverage of a prescription drug for the... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5758 2017–18 |
College and career readinessRequires the Legislature to allocate an additional $400 per annual average full-time equivalent student enrolled in middle and high schools; this amount must be adjusted annually for inflation. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5759 2017–18 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate persons providing contract railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver qualifications,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5760 2017–18 |
Reproductive health careProvides that it is an unfair practice under state discrimination laws for an employer that provides health insurance to its employees to not provide contraceptive coverage. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5763 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Health Care Authority to coordinate mental health resources for Medicaid-eligible children, maintain an adequate provider network, and require screenings for depression for children and youth ages 11-21. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5765 2017–18 |
Tax exemptions & deductionsRepeals certain tax exemptions and deductions for international banking facilities and professional employer organizations to help pay for the full funding of basic education. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5767 2017–18 |
Health care provider noticesRequires a health care provider's office to post a statement on its web site and in locations accessible to and visible by patients or clients that a health care provider will not perform certain medical procedures or... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5768 2017–18 |
Leasehold excise tax creditCreates a leasehold excise tax credit for the amount of leasehold excise tax exceeding the property tax that would apply if the taxpayer owned the real property. | Dino Rossi (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5770 2017–18 |
Dependency/tribal juris.Requires the state to accept and assume jurisdiction of a child in a dependency proceeding when ordered to do so by a tribal court when a tribal court determines it no longer has jurisdiction over a child. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5771 2017–18 |
Harming a police dog/horseMakes harming a police dog, accelerant detection dog, or police horse a class B felony if the person kills the dog or horse. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5772 2017–18 |
Property tax revenue limitChanges the annual regular property tax revenue growth limit to the greater of 101 percent or 100 percent plus population change and inflation, up to 105 percent. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5773 2017–18 |
Unemployment overpaymentsRequires the employment security department to notify the employer and assess and collect the amount of overpayment from the employer if a recipient of a back pay award or settlement due to loss of wages received the award or... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5774 2017–18 |
Labor relations violationsProhibits a person who committed certain unfair labor practices from claiming any tax credits or benefitting from any tax incentives. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5775 2017–18 |
Tax preferences repealRepeals the state's tax preferences. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5776 2017–18 |
Offender photographsRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to immediately publish identifying information, including the photograph, of a person when the Secretary of DOC (Secretary) issues a warrant for the person's arrest. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5781 2017–18 |
Banquets/charity & nonprofitAllows not-for-profit societies and charitable organizations to obtain a banquet permit, on the day of the event, for a fee of $10 per day. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5782 2017–18 |
Step therapy/mental healthEstablishes limitations for regulated health plans, state employee health plans and Medicaid coverage, and the application of step therapy for mental health prescriptions. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5783 2017–18 |
Senior center property taxesProvides a property tax exemption for qualifying multipurpose nonprofit senior centers that currently do not qualify for tax relief. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5784 2017–18 |
Materials of volunteers/PRAExempts information of certain volunteers from disclosure under the public records act. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5786 2017–18 |
Fertilizer, etc./B&O taxCreates a business and occupation tax exemption for wholesale sales of agricultural crop protection products, seed, and fertilizer when there is specified common ownership of distributors and retailers. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |