Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5787 2017–18 |
Elec. health record systemsRequires any state agency or public university medical school that upgrades or purchases a new electronic medical record system exceeding $5 million to notify certain entities and consider input prior to procurement. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5788 2017–18 |
Construction contractsDesignates any clause in a construction contract which prohibits a future claim for damages, due to the failure to submit a claim notice in a particular time frame or in a particular form, as void and unenforceable unless the... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5789 2017–18 |
Full hydrologic cycleRequires the Department of Ecology, when evaluating an application for a groundwater right, to take into consideration changes in land use that may result in any recharge of groundwater. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5791 2017–18 |
Public disclosure commissionTerminates current terms of current Public Disclosure Commissioners and requires legislative caucuses to appoint new commissioners, with appointees selecting a chair. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5792 2017–18 |
Basketball franchise T.O.Establishes the Designation of a National Basketball Association Franchise Facility as a Project of Statewide Significance Act of 2017. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5793 2017–18 |
Assessment on cattleChanges the per head assessment on the sales of Washington cattle. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5794 2017–18 |
Trust water rights programProvides that a transfer of a seasonal irrigation water right to the Trust Water Rights Program for the purpose of providing mitigation water for year-round potable water supplies may not be considered to cause impairment to... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5795 2017–18 |
Firearm liability insuranceProhibits a person from purchasing a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, he or she presents to the seller proof that he or she is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. Prohibits a person from selling a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5796 2017–18 |
Ethics complaint correspond.Requires certain documents and correspondence of ethics boards to be provided by registered or certified mail, or other delivery service requiring notice of receipt to the sender. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5797 2017–18 |
Residential real propertyPuts in place a multi-level process by which a servicer may enter abandoned residential real property to make repairs or remediate problems. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5798 2017–18 |
Rules, yearly expirationRequires any rule adopted before November 1 to expire by June 1 of the following year unless postponed by the Legislature. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5799 2017–18 |
Food flavor products taxExtends the sales and use tax exemption for products sold to restaurants that impart flavor to food during the cooking process until January 1, 2028. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5800 2017–18 |
Duty to warn/mental healthAmends the Involuntary Treatment Act to provide that: | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5801 2017–18 |
Immigration resourcesRequires the human rights commission, in consultation with relevant state agencies, and individuals or groups having experience and knowledge of immigration law and the provision of immigration and citizenship related... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5802 2017–18 |
Feminine hyg. prod./schoolsRequires feminine hygiene products to be available at no cost to students, in restrooms of school buildings, including charter school buildings, serving female students in any of grades six through twelve. Makes appropriations... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5803 2017–18 |
Discrimination/immigrationAddresses citizenship and immigration status discrimination. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5804 2017–18 |
Animal abuse registryRequires the Washington state patrol to maintain a registry of persons convicted of an animal abuse offense and make the registry available for inquiry to: (1) Law enforcement entities within the state including animal control... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5805 2017–18 |
Landmarks/school districtsProvides that school district property in districts with more than 50,000 students is subject to state and local landmark or historic preservation regulations only to the extent explicitly approved by the school district board... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5807 2017–18 |
Vehicle reg./Indian tribesMakes registering a vehicle in Indian country to evade the payment of any state tax or vehicle license fee a gross misdemeanor. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5809 2017–18 |
Court filing fees surchargeExtends the expiration date for surcharges on court filing fees that are deposited into the Judicial Stabilization Trust Account until July 1, 2021. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5811 2017–18 |
Heroin abuse/invol treatmentAllows detention of a person for involuntary substance use disorder treatment when a person has an opioid use disorder characterized by active use of heroin and meets a modified definition of gravely disabled containing... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5812 2017–18 |
Wheelchair-access./for hiresPermits the state and the political subdivisions of the state to regulate wheelchair-accessible for hire vehicle transportation services without liability under federal antitrust laws. Requires a wheelchair-accessible for hire... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5814 2017–18 |
Asphalt pavement sealersRevises the following definitions for purposes of chapter 70.295 RCW (storm water pollution): (1) Changes "coal tar" to "asphalt pavement sealer"; and (2) Changes "coal tar pavement product" to "asphalt pavement sealer products." | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5816 2017–18 |
Sasquatch, official cryptidDesignates Sasquatch as the official Washington State cryptid or crypto-animal. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5817 2017–18 |
RTA tax nullificationCertain Sound Transit taxes may be nullified through a voter-approved proposition, or a vote of a city or county legislative authority. | Dino Rossi (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |